Coffea arabica / ‘Coffee plant’
Coffea arabica, also known as the Arabic coffee, is a species of flowering plant in the coffee and madder family Rubiaceae. It is believed to be the first species of coffee to have been cultivated and is currently the dominant cultivar, representing about 60% of global production.
Glossy green leaves that alternate in pairs. When your coffee plant reaches maturity at about 4 years old you’ll be the proud plant-parent of small, white, fragrant flowers that are followed by green fruits that ripen over a couple of months and change to a bright red shade.
*Pot size 10cm. Non toxic to pets.*
Did you know?
Each fruit contains two coffee beans, so with a happy coffee plant you may even be able to make your own cup of coffee!
Watering
Water once the top 2 inches of the soil is dry, water thoroughly.
Lighting
Medium – high sunlight but not direct sunlight.
Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Collections or ‘mixed’ listings for plants will be selected dependent on availability and carefully hand-picked to ensure their quality.
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