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Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica) exhibit attractive, glossy, dark green leaves, growing 4″-5″ inches in length. This plant bears star-shaped, pleasantly scented white flowers. In the native environment, the flowers will produce green fruits that ripen to black. These are the seeds (coffee beans). But don't expect a harvest for three to four years, and even then, it may just be a cup full.
Coffee Plant Care Guide & Presentation
Keep this plant in brightly lit conditions to help them thrive and grow fast.
Use unsoftened, filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, replace them back into the cache or decorative pot. Make sure they stays consistently moist and don't let them dry out.
Keep the humidity level at 50% or higher. If the edges brown, keep a humidifier around them and mist regularly.
Heat accelerates the shrub's growth, but the fruits need to ripen at a slower pace. In its native land, they thrive on the mountains in very humid environments where fog and rain are abundant.
This plant will not tolerate frost or temperatures below 60°F if left outside.
Fertilize biweekly during their growing period with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Slow down fertilizing during the fall and winter months while the plant is in their dormant phase.
When receiving the Coffee Plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes. Repot in the spring, using a 2 inches bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a planter could cause the soil to dry slower.) Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let them sit an hour. Add rich potting soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling. Ensure the plant is sitting about 1 inch below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil. Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.
If needed, clip your coffee plant to keep them compact and bushy. Remove any dead or damaged limbs off and keep the soil clean.
Take green stem cuttings from the tips of the parent plant. Cut with sterile scissors taking a 8-10 inch cutting. Dip in rooting hormone and place them in moist potting soil. Cover with a clear plastic bag to retain moisture and humidity while it roots. Keep the cuttings in bright, indirect light. After four weeks, check the rooting of the baby cutting by pulling gently on the leaf. If they are snug, then roots are forming. Keep them covered until new shoots appear. Remove the clear bag at this point and keep evenly moist and humidity levels high while they mature.
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Arabica Coffee Plant: Overview
The Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica) is a beautiful shrub with bright green, glossy leaves, which produces fragrant, white flowers that ripen into coffee berries. The Coffee Arabica plant can grow in hardiness zones 9-11, but it’s not frost-hardy and cannot survive temperatures below 60°F when grown outdoors as a porch plant.
The Coffee plant belongs to the Rubiaceae family, including the Gardenia plant. The Arabica Coffee plant originally came from Ethiopia and the Arabian Peninsula. It grows best in bright, indirect light and requires additional care to thrive as an indoor plant. The Coffee tree plant can reach up to 15 ft. in height and live for over 60 years. Indoors, it normally doesn’t grow larger than 6 ft. tall.
The plant is often seen as a symbol of focus, vigor, and willpower. In Feng Shui, it’s believed to attract health and well-being. If you’re a pet owner, note that the Coffee plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
Coffea Arabica: Benefits
- Excellent air-purifying plant that improves indoor air quality
- Its gorgeous glossy green leaves and star-shaped flowers provide aesthetic value
- Improves concentration and mood
- Symbolizes focus and determination in reaching your goals
Coffee Plant Care Guide
The Coffee plant has many benefits and is a beautiful green companion for growing at home. That said, it requires some additional effort to keep it thriving and growing.
Watering
Correct watering is one of the most important aspects of Coffee plant care. Water your plant well, but ensure the soil drains thoroughly before placing it in its decorative pot. Keep your Coffea arabica moist, and don’t let your plant dry out. However, do not allow the soil to stay soggy.
Light and Temperature
The Coffee plant needs plenty of bright, indirect light for optimal growth. Avoid keeping it in direct sunlight to prevent its leaves from getting scorched by the sun. The ideal temperature range for Coffea arabica plants is 65–80°F.
Humidity
Your indoor Coffee plant needs high humidity, ideally over 50%. Watch out for browning leaf tips, which indicate that the air in your home is too dry. Increase humidity by keeping a humidifier near your plant or misting it regularly.
Soil, Repotting, and Fertilizing
When you order a Coffee Tree for sale, you don’t need to repot it immediately. The best time to repot is in about a year, ideally in the spring. The Coffea arabica plant prefers rich soil, so add organic matter or compost to the potting mix to supplement the soil with the necessary nutrients. Also, mix in some perlite to improve soil drainage. Fertilize your coffee tree with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Stop feeding your plant gradually during the fall and winter months when your plant goes dormant.
Propagation
To propagate your Coffee plant, take cuttings from the tips of the branches. Put them in small pots with moist soil, dipping each cutting in a rooting hormone. Then, cover with a transparent plastic bag to increase moisture around the cuttings. The roots will develop within a few weeks.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
You can prune your Coffea arabica if it gets leggy. Clipping its branches will encourage your plant to grow more compactly. Remove any wilted leaves or damaged branches. Common problems with your coffee plant include mushy, yellowing leaves, which are signs of overwatering. Ensure good drainage to help your plant’s roots stay healthy. On the other hand, crisp, browning leaves indicate overexposure to direct light and that your plant isn’t getting enough humidity. Regularly check your plant’s leaves to prevent pest infestations.
Indoor Coffee Plant: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
Combine your beautiful Coffee plant with other tropical plants, or enjoy it as an impressive centerpiece in your living space.
Best Locations & Uses
- Excellent air-purifying plant for bedrooms or bathrooms, as it enjoys high humidity
- Great gift plant with a touch of exotic glamor
- Perfect for plant lovers with no pets
- Suitable for warmer climates if grown as a porch plant
- An ideal plant for experienced indoor gardeners, due to its high-maintenance needs
Companion Plants
When growing a Coffee plant in your indoor living space, it helps to group it with humidity-loving companion plants that will thrive in bright, indirect light, just like your Coffee plant:
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata): One of the most popular house plants in recent years, you’ll recognize the remarkable Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree by its unusual, violin-shaped leaves.
- Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa): A low-maintenance indoor palm tree, the Lady Palm is an elegant and exotic addition to your home or office.
- Petra Croton (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'): With its unique colorful leaves, the Petra Croton is an easy-care plant that is highly unusual and cheerful.
Alternative Plants
If you’re a pet owner, you might want to consider other, pet-friendly plants that will beautify your living space while being safe for your pets:
- Calathea Concinna "Freddie" (Calathea concinna 'Freddie'): The vibrant and pet-friendly Calathea Concinna “Freddie” is a prayer plant that will enchant you with its colorfully patterned leaves.
- Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus): The epiphytic Bird’s Nest Fern boasts gorgeous, unfurling foliage and its pet-friendliness makes it an excellent houseplant for pet owners.
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): If you like the idea of edible plants, you’ll enjoy growing the beautiful Tuscan Blue Rosemary - an easy-care and highly valued herb often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
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