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Coffea arabica
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Coffea arabica

Arabica coffee plant

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Tropical evergreen shrub producing aromatic white flowers and red coffee cherries. Requires high humidity and filtered light; a popular indoor specimen in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Arabica coffee plant
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Coffea
Species Arabica
Origin Ethiopia
Blooming Fragrant white flowers in spring/summer; rare indoors without pollination
Leaf Color Glossy dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining acidic peat mix with perlite or orchid bark for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity essential, mist regularly in summer

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; direct sun scorches leaves quickly

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring-summer), diluted strength to avoid salt burn

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Pruning

Prune tops to maintain bushy shape and remove dead leaves after flowering

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
55° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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