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Coffea Arabica “Coffee Plant”

The coffee bush is an evergreen shrub that as well as producing coffee beans is also an attractive houseplant.

Latin name
Coffea arabica

Pronunciation
(“koff-EE-ah ar-AB-ik-ah”)

Common name
Coffea arabica

Origin
Native to Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya, but now also grown in South America, the Caribbean, Asia and parts of West Africa.

Coffea arabica has large, elliptic dark green glossy leaves with pronounced veins. The bush, when large and mature, may produce fragrant white flowers and red berries – but it will need to be grown in a warm conservatory for this to happen in the UK, and it may take many years.

As well as being the source of coffee beans, the timber is also used in construction and for fuel.

Did you know?

Coffea arabica is the primary source of the world’s coffee beans, prized for their smooth and aromatic flavour.

Toxic to pets if ingested. It contains caffeine and other compounds that can cause restlessness, vomiting, rapid breathing, and heart palpitations in cats and dogs.

caring for your plant

Light

Medium-high to high (light shade is recommended).

Watering

Keep the soil moist, but not wet.

Pruning

Prune by cutting foliage back to the desired size and shape.

Feeding

Dilute fertilizer added to the water at every watering is recommended.

pest & diseases

Generally pest free, but look out for mealybugs and other sap-feeding insects, especially if kept in a conservatory or greenhouse.

Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.

According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.

Find out more about Ecoponic here.

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Did you know?

Research from the University of Exeter found that offices with plants can increase productivity by up to 15% while also improving concentration and job satisfaction.