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Coffea arabica | Coffee Plant
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Coffea arabica, commonly known as the Coffee Plant, is an attractive evergreen houseplant with glossy, deep green leaves and a naturally bushy growth habit. Although it's grown mainly for its beautiful foliage indoors, mature plants can produce fragrant white flowers followed by red coffee cherries in the right conditions. It's a fantastic choice for anyone wanting an unusual tropical houseplant.
Plant Description
Descrption
Coffea arabica, commonly known as the Coffee Plant, is an attractive evergreen houseplant with glossy, deep green leaves and a naturally bushy growth habit. Although it's grown mainly for its beautiful foliage indoors, mature plants can produce fragrant white flowers followed by red coffee cherries in the right conditions. It's a fantastic choice for anyone wanting an unusual tropical houseplant.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Medium Light
Water
Moderate watering. Keep the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter, but don't allow the compost to dry out completely.
Soil
Free-draining, nutrient-rich houseplant compost with added perlite to improve drainage while retaining some moisture. Slightly acidic compost is ideal.
Repot
Repot every 2â3 years in spring or when rootbound. Move up one pot size only. Refresh the top layer of compost annually on mature plants.
Humidity
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Pet Friendly
Yes
Air Purifying
Yes
đĄ Joe's Top Tip
Coffee Plants love bright, indirect light and higher humidity. Wipe the glossy leaves occasionally to remove dust, and feed every 2â4 weeks during spring and summer to encourage healthy new growth.
â ď¸ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with Coffee Plants by letting the compost dry out completely or placing them in direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
đ When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6â8 weeks if you want: ⢠Repotting advice ⢠A health check ⢠Help encouraging flowers and coffee cherries
đż Plant Fact
Every coffee bean starts life as the seed inside a bright red coffee cherry. A mature indoor plant can occasionally produce cherries, although it usually takes 3â5 years and plenty of bright light before flowering.
đ Country Of Origin
Ethiopia and South Sudan