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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.
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Partial Shade (4-6 hours filtered light)
75-85F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Coffee Arabica care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Coffea arabica
- Common names
- Coffee Plant
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Genus
- Coffea
- Species
- C. arabica
Start growing
Filtered light, high humidity, acidic soil. Keep moist but not soggy.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse lid creates the perfect humid micro-climate for this tropical understory plant.
Propagation
By seed (must be fresh).
Seasonal growth & harvest
Slow growing houseplant in non-tropics.
Growing conditions
High altitude, shaded tropical forests.
Weather & tolerances
Shade tolerant; zero frost tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Coffee leaf rust, mealybugs.
Plant safety
Fruit pulp edible; caffeine in seeds is a stimulant.
Botanical features
An evergreen shrub with glossy dark leaves and fragrant white flowers. Fruit is a red 'cherry' containing two seeds (beans).
Varieties
‘Nana’ (Dwarf).
Garden & everyday uses
Source of the world’s favorite beverage. attractive houseplant
Native range & distribution
Native to the highlands of Ethiopia.
Conservation
Threatened in the wild by climate change.
Name origins
From the Arabic ‘qahwa’.
History
Legend says Kaldi the goatherd noticed his goats dancing after eating the berries.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1DDDREE — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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