Coffee

Coffee Arabica (Coffea arabica)
A small tropical bush that makes a lovely container plant, resembling gardenia. Its white flowers are striking but short-lived, followed by fruits that mature to a vivid red. The beans are harvested, roasted, and ground to make coffee, while the leaves, which contain caffeine, can be used as a tea substitute. Indoor plants can yield enough beans for roasting, and the berries are edible.

This versatile plant thrives as an indoor specimen, requiring no direct sunlight and performing well even when placed in the middle of a room. A terracotta pot is ideal for indoor cultivation. When grown outdoors, shade is crucial. Coffee Arabica is well-suited to USDA Zones 9–10.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Fair
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Very Good
• No Spray Needed: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Poor
• Deer Resistance: Good
• Thorns: No

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Fertile
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

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