Key Features & Benefits

• Evergreen plant grown for coffee beans used to make beverages
• Attractive glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers
• Produces red berries (coffee cherries) containing beans
• Suitable for indoor, terrace, and shaded garden cultivation
• Adds ornamental and functional value to home gardens
• Long-living plant with potential for small-scale production

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight
• Avoid direct harsh sunlight, especially in hot climates
• Ideal for shaded balconies or under taller trees

Soil

• Requires well-draining, rich soil with high organic matter
• Ideal mix: garden soil + compost + cocopeat
• Slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5) is best

Temperature & Climate

• Thrives in warm, humid climates
• Ideal temperature: 18°C to 28°C
• Sensitive to frost and extreme heat

Watering

• Needs consistent moisture
• Water 2–3 times per week depending on climate
• Keep soil moist but not soggy
• Reduce watering slightly during cooler months

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 1–2 months
• Use balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season
• Add nitrogen-rich fertilizer for leafy growth
• Supplement with micronutrients occasionally

Re-potting Instructions

• Use a medium to large pot (minimum 12–16 inches deep)
• Ensure good drainage holes
• Re-pot every 2–3 years or when roots become crowded
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh organic mix
• Handle roots gently during transplanting

Fruiting Season

• Starts producing berries in 3–4 years
• Flowers appear after rainfall or watering cycles
• Fruits ripen in 6–9 months after flowering
• Harvest when berries turn red

Usage Ideas

• Roast and grind beans to make fresh coffee
• Use as an ornamental indoor or outdoor plant
• Grow as a hobby plant for home coffee production
• Educational plant for understanding crop cycles
• Can be used in small-scale home gardening businesses

Care Tips

• Maintain humidity by misting leaves in dry conditions
• Prune regularly to maintain manageable height and shape
• Protect from direct afternoon sunlight
• Mulch soil to retain moisture
• Monitor pests like aphids and scale insects; use neem oil
• Keep plant in a stable environment without sudden temperature changes.