Overview

Cultivate your very own source of morning bliss with the arabica coffee live plant. This captivating indoor plant, scientifically known as Coffea arabica, is renowned for its glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers that eventually give way to the prized coffee cherries. Our 4-inch potted arabica coffee live plant arrives ready to thrive in your home, bringing a touch of the tropics and the fascinating journey of coffee production directly to your living space. It’s a delightful addition for anyone looking to nurture a unique houseplant and perhaps even harvest their own coffee beans. This particular variety is celebrated for producing the highest quality and most flavorful coffee beans globally, making it a truly rewarding plant to grow.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a budding enthusiast, growing an indoor coffee plant is an engaging and educational experience. Beyond its potential for producing coffee, the Arabica Coffee plant is also a beautiful ornamental, adding vibrant greenery and a touch of sophistication to any room. Its compact size when young makes it perfect for windowsills, desks, or shelves, gradually growing into a more substantial and impressive specimen over time. Discover the joy of observing its growth cycle, from lush foliage to delicate blooms, and ultimately, the development of coffee cherries right in your home.

Key Benefits

The arabica coffee live plant offers a range of benefits beyond its potential to produce coffee. It’s a versatile and rewarding addition to any indoor plant collection:

• Aesthetic Appeal: With its deep green, glossy leaves, the arabica coffee live plant is a beautiful decorative element that enhances the ambiance of any room. Its lush foliage provides a natural, calming presence.
• Air Purification: Like many houseplants, the coffee plant contributes to cleaner indoor air by absorbing common household toxins and releasing fresh oxygen, improving your home’s air quality.
• Educational Experience: Growing your own coffee offers a unique opportunity to learn about the coffee production process from seed to bean, right in your own home. It’s a fascinating project for all ages.
• Potential for Homegrown Coffee: With proper care, mature plants can produce small, edible coffee cherries, allowing you to try your hand at roasting and brewing your very own coffee. This makes grow your own coffee a tangible reality.
• Fragrant Blooms: While small, the white flowers of the Arabica Coffee plant are known for their delightful, jasmine-like fragrance, adding another sensory dimension to your indoor garden.
• Unique Conversation Starter: An indoor coffee plant is an unusual and interesting houseplant that is sure to spark conversations and impress guests with its exotic nature.
• Therapeutic Hobby: Tending to plants offers a relaxing and rewarding hobby that can reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being. Watching your coffee bean plant grow can be incredibly satisfying.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your arabica coffee live plant requires attention to a few key environmental factors to ensure its health and productivity. These plants thrive in conditions that mimic their native tropical habitat. For optimal growth, provide bright, indirect sunlight. A north or east-facing window is often ideal, or a spot a few feet away from a south or west-facing window. Direct, intense sunlight can scorch the leaves, so protection during the hottest parts of the day is crucial. If you notice leaves turning yellow or brown, it might be receiving too much light. Conversely, insufficient light can lead to leggy growth and reduced flowering. Ensuring the right light conditions is a vital part of coffee plant care.

Watering is another critical aspect of successful indoor coffee plant cultivation. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, a common issue for many houseplants. Use well-draining soil and a pot with drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. Humidity is also important; coffee plants prefer high humidity. You can increase humidity by misting the leaves regularly, placing the pot on a pebble tray filled with water, or using a humidifier, especially in dry indoor environments. These measures will help your coffee bean plant flourish.

The ideal temperature range for an arabica coffee live plant is between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Avoid exposing it to temperatures below 50°F (10°C), as it is sensitive to cold. Fertilize your plant every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter. Repot your coffee plant every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound, into a pot that is one size larger. Pruning can be done to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Watch out for common pests like spider mites and mealybugs; address any infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Following these guidelines will help you successfully grow your own coffee.

Size & Details

This arabica coffee live plant is supplied in a convenient 4-inch nursery pot, perfectly sized for immediate placement on a desk, shelf, or windowsill. At the time of shipping, the plant typically stands approximately 6-10 inches tall from the base of the pot, with lush, healthy foliage. While growth rates can vary based on environmental conditions and care, an indoor coffee plant can eventually reach a height of 3-6 feet indoors if given adequate space and light, though it can be pruned to maintain a more compact size. It ships as a well-rooted, actively growing plant, carefully packaged to ensure its safe arrival.

The plant will arrive with established roots within its nursery pot, ready to be enjoyed or transplanted into a decorative container. Expect a moderate growth rate, with new leaves unfurling regularly under optimal conditions. While it may take several years for the plant to mature and produce coffee cherries, the journey of cultivating this unique specimen is rewarding in itself. The plant’s compact form makes it a versatile choice for various indoor settings, allowing you to easily integrate this exotic beauty into your home decor. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your own coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Arabica Coffee plant get? A: This arabica coffee live plant is shipped in a 4-inch pot. Indoors, it can eventually reach 3-6 feet tall, but you can prune it to maintain a smaller, more manageable size.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant arrives in a standard 4-inch nursery grow pot, ready for you to place it as is or repot into a decorative container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The arabica coffee live plant is primarily grown as an indoor houseplant in most climates. It can be moved outdoors in warm, humid conditions (USDA Zones 10-11) during summer but must be brought inside before temperatures drop.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This indoor coffee plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch its leaves. An east or north-facing window is often ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While not extremely difficult, the arabica coffee live plant requires consistent care, particularly with watering and humidity. It’s a good choice for intermediate plant enthusiasts.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your coffee bean plant will be carefully packaged and shipped as a healthy, actively growing specimen in its original nursery pot, with established roots.
• Q: Can I use the beans from this plant to make coffee? A: Yes, with proper care and maturity, your plant can produce coffee cherries. You can then process, roast, and brew your own coffee, making it possible to grow your own coffee.
• Q: How long until it produces coffee cherries? A: A well-cared-for arabica coffee live plant typically takes 3-5 years to mature and begin producing coffee cherries.
• Q: What’s the best soil for a coffee plant? A: Use a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix. A blend formulated for tropical plants or an all-purpose potting mix with added perlite or bark works well.
• Q: Is this plant pet-safe? A: While the coffee beans contain caffeine, the plant itself is generally considered non-toxic to pets. However, it’s always best to prevent pets from ingesting any plant material.