Plant Group
Rubiaceae
Size (Can grow to)
Extra Large 1mtr+
Growth Habit
Upright/Tree/Bushy
Position
Bright Light
Watering
Medium
Description
The Coffea arabica is naturalised to in many parts of Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and China. Commonly called Arabian Coffee, Coffee Shrub of Arabia or Mountain Coffee. The Coffea plant has an open branching system, the leaves are opposite, mid-green in colour and ellptic-ovate to oblong in shape. They produce white flowers and seeds/berries (coffee beans). It will take approximately 2-3 years before your plant will bare harvestable seeds/berries. Position in bright, indirect sunlight in your home (these make great houseplants). The Coffea plant like well draining soil. Water once the top layer of soil starts to dry out.