Coffee plant – Coffea arabica

DescriptionContentsFact sheet Coffea arabica – your very own coffee plant, right at home! ☕ From coffee bean to houseplant? This Coffea arabica, approximately 20 cm tall, brings the story behind your daily cup of coffee straight into your home. With its fresh green, glossy leaves, the coffee plant is also a surprisingly stylish houseplant.Coffea arabica originally comes from tropical Africa and thrives in warmth, light, and pleasant humidity. Give it a comfortable spot without intense afternoon sun, and it will slowly grow into a full, green plant. Under the right conditions, a mature coffee plant can even produce white flowers followed by red coffee cherries. These contain the coffee beans we all know.Why choose a Coffea arabica? 🌿 Unique story: Grow at home the plant that produces real Arabica coffee beans. 🌿 Decorative: Glossy, deep green leaves instantly create a tropical atmosphere. 🌿 Compact: A lovely houseplant that also looks great in smaller spaces. 🌿 Surprising: Older plants can develop white flowers and red coffee cherries.Care tip: Place your coffee plant in a bright spot with plenty of indirect sunlight. Keep the soil slightly moist, but prevent the roots from standing in wet soil continuously. It particularly appreciates somewhat higher humidity.Will you eventually be able to make your morning espresso from it? That will require some patience—and quite a lot of coffee cherries. But until then, you will have a unique piece of coffee history on your windowsill.1 x Coffea arabica plant, approximately 20 cm (coffee plant)Well and carefully packagedGeneral information: Name: Coffea arabica Also known as: Coffee plant, Arabica coffee plant Family: Rubiaceae (coffee family) Origin: Tropical Africa, originally from Ethiopia Plant characteristics: Leaves: Glossy, dark green leaves with a slightly wavy leaf margin.Growth: Under good conditions, it develops into a compact, bushy plant. Indoors, the coffee plant remains considerably smaller than in its natural habitat. Distinctive properties: Coffee plant: Coffea arabica is the species that provides a large proportion of the Arabica coffee consumed worldwide. Flowering: Mature plants can produce small, white, wonderfully fragrant flowers. Coffee cherries: After successful flowering, green berries may develop that turn red as they ripen. The coffee beans are found inside these fruits. Ornamental value: The glossy leaves make Coffea arabica an attractive houseplant even without flowers or fruit. Growing and care: Position: Bright to very bright, with plenty of indirect sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense afternoon sun behind glass.Water requirements: Keep the potting soil slightly moist and allow the top layer to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid both drying out and leaving the roots wet for extended periods. Humidity: It prefers relatively high humidity and therefore thrives in a warm, bright environment. Soil: Use an airy, nutrient-rich, well-draining potting soil. Fertilizer: During the growing season, fertilize lightly and regularly with suitable plant food. Temperatures: Coffea arabica likes warmth and feels comfortable at normal room temperatures. Protect the plant from cold, drafts, and frost. A temperature above approximately 15°C is preferred. Importance of Coffea arabica: Unique houseplant: Combines an attractive green appearance with a familiar story. From plant to coffee bean: Shows where one of the world's best-known beverages actually begins. Tropical appearance: The glossy leaves provide fresh greenery in the home all year round. Note: Flowering and fruit formation depend on factors including age, light, temperature, and care. A young plant of approximately 20 cm will therefore not produce coffee beans right away. First, let it grow well. Delivery time*: approx. 2 - 3 business days Shipping terms*