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Coffee Arabica Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECoffea arabica

USD 14.99

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The coffee plant is a glossy, handsome houseplant that, with time, produces the beans behind your morning cup.

GERMINATION30-60 days
SUNLIGHTPartial Shade (4-6 hours filtered light)

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Germination01

30-60 days

Light02

Partial Shade (4-6 hours filtered light)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

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Coffee Arabica care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Coffea arabica
Common names
Coffee Plant
Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Coffea
Species
C. arabica
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Start growing

Filtered light, high humidity, acidic soil. Keep moist but not soggy.

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse lid creates the perfect humid micro-climate for this tropical understory plant.

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Propagation

By seed (must be fresh).

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Slow growing houseplant in non-tropics.

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Growing conditions

High altitude, shaded tropical forests.

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Weather & tolerances

Shade tolerant; zero frost tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Coffee leaf rust, mealybugs.

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Plant safety

Fruit pulp edible; caffeine in seeds is a stimulant.

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Botanical features

An evergreen shrub with glossy dark leaves and fragrant white flowers. Fruit is a red 'cherry' containing two seeds (beans).

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Varieties

‘Nana’ (Dwarf).

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Garden & everyday uses

Source of the world’s favorite beverage. attractive houseplant

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Native range & distribution

Native to the highlands of Ethiopia.

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Conservation

Threatened in the wild by climate change.

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Name origins

From the Arabic ‘qahwa’.

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History

Legend says Kaldi the goatherd noticed his goats dancing after eating the berries.

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The coffee plant is a glossy, handsome houseplant that, with time, produces the beans behind your morning cup. How to grow Coffee Arabica Tree from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Coffee Arabica Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Coffee Arabica Tree at a glance Botanical name: Coffea arabica Germination: 30-60 days at 75-85F USDA zones: coffee Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors Sunlight: Partial Shade (4-6 hours filtered light) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Coffee Arabica Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Coffee Arabica Tree from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Coffee Arabica Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Coffee Arabica Tree seeds take to germinate? Coffee Arabica Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Can I grow Coffee Arabica Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area? You start Coffee Arabica Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in coffee, or kept in a container in colder regions. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Coffee Arabica Tree from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Coffee Arabica Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Coffee Arabica Tree seeds take to germinate?

Coffee Arabica Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Coffee Arabica Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Coffee Arabica Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in coffee, or kept in a container in colder regions.

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