How to Care for Coffea arabica

Korean name: 커피나무

This is the coffee tree that produces actual coffee beans. It features beautiful glossy dark green leaves and offers the unique experience of white flowers and red fruits.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Ethiopia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: coffee, fruit, white flower, unique

Care Guide

• Light: bright indirect light
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: well-draining acidic soil
• Humidity: above 50%
• Temperature: 18~28°C
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Coffea arabica?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Coffea arabica?

It likes bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use well-draining acidic soil.

Is Coffea arabica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Coffea arabica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~28°C. Humidity: above 50%. Fertilise once a month in spring and summer.