How to grow and care for Coffea arabica
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Coffea arabica
Coffea arabica 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
seedling
molting
new leaf
flowering
blooming
water
How to water Coffea arabica
💬 Gardener's know-how
How often should I water?
check Coffea arabica Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Coffea arabica need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Coffea arabica likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
15~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Coffea arabica at home, make sure the temperature is 15~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Coffea arabica prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Coffea arabica is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Gentianales, Family: Rubiaceae, Genus: Coffea, Species: Coffea arabica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Coffea |
| Species | Coffea arabica |
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