Coffea arabica aka Coffee

With a bit of knowledge and dedication, you can successfully care for Coffee, making it a rewarding choice for those seeking a moderate challenge.

Coffee should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Coffee loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Coffee prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it is common for Coffee plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

Coffee is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Coffee. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

Repotting the Coffee should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Coffee’s native range is Tropical and Southern Africa and Asia.

Yes, if you provide your Coffee with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.