F6 Arabica Coffee Plant "Coffea Arabica" 5Liter

Arabica Coffee Plant (F6)

Botanical Name

Coffea arabica

Common Names

• Arabica Coffee Plant
• Coffee Tree
• Coffee Bush

Product Description

The Arabica Coffee Plant is a beautiful evergreen shrub grown for its glossy dark-green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and ornamental red coffee cherries. Well known as the source of premium Arabica coffee beans, this plant is equally valued as a decorative indoor or patio plant. It has a compact, upright growth habit and performs well in containers, conservatories, shaded patios, and warm garden positions, making it ideal for South African homes and gardens.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1.5–3 m (can be kept smaller in containers)
• Spread: ± 1–2 m
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy, evergreen shrub

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright indirect light or partial shade
  • Avoid harsh midday sun; morning sun is ideal.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Prefers slightly acidic, organic-rich soil.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; do not allow to dry out completely.
• Climate:
  • Best suited to warm, frost-free regions of South Africa
  • Ideal for indoor growing in cooler climates
• Maintenance: Moderate
  • Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
  • Feed during the growing season for best leaf colour and growth

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Spring to early summer (in mature plants)
• Fruit Season: Late summer to autumn (under ideal conditions)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen year-round in warm conditions
  • Flowers are fragrant and short-lived, followed by decorative coffee cherries
  • Excellent container plant for patios and indoor spaces