Coffee Plant Plant Care

Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica) belongs to the Rubiaceae family within the Coffea genus. Coffee Plant is native to Ethiopia. Coffee Plant is also known as Arabica Coffee, Coffee, Mountain coffee.

Coffee Plant displays a shrubby, bushy growth developing multiple stems growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Coffee Plant produces small white delicate flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Coffee Plant every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Coffee Plant thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Coffee Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Coffea arabica tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Coffee Plant prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining soil. Ph slightly acidic to neutral, between 6.0 and 6.5.. Good drainage is essential for Coffee Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Coffee Plant every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining soil. Ph slightly acidic to neutral, between 6.0 and 6.5. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Coffee Plant is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Coffee Plant can spread to about 6 ft (1.8 m) and reach about 20 ft (6 m) tall. Space plants about 6 ft (1.8 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Coffee Plant while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Coffee Plant is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Coffee Plant can be propagated through seed propagation, stem cuttings.

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Coffee Plant is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, coffee leaf rust. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Coffee Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Coffee Plant is native to Ethiopia. In cooler regions, grow Coffee Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.