You’ve probably seen it in our shop. Its dark green leaves and thin stalks are beautiful! It’s such a classic looking houseplant and it’s become a staple at Retreat. We love the bright green punch of color it brings tucked among other plants. The question we most often get about the Coffee Arabica Plant is whether or not it will produce beans. The answer is yes! It will!
However, it’s important to know that this plant will not bare fruit overnight. It takes about 4-6 years to see fruit. You will also need to hand-pollinate your plant, which requires some time and effort. There are a lot of great resources online about how to do this! When the Coffee Plant is ready to produce (in summertime) you will notice white star-shaped flowers that are sweetly fragranced.
If you’re a true Washington coffee lover, your plant won’t produce enough to sustain your habits, but it’s such a fun conversation starter nonetheless. While you are waiting on your precious brew, keep your coffee plant moist, but not soggy, preferably with some humidity. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty it brings to your home!
Quick Tips on Growing the Coffee Bean Plant:
- Coffee Plants like to stay moist but never soggy
- One way to tell if it is time to water is by inserting your finger about an inch into the soil to feel for moisture. If you don’t feel moisture, it is time to water again.
- Watch the roots—these plants love to droop when they aren’t hydrated enough
- Provide good drainage so that they plant doesn’t feel like it is sitting in water
- Bright, indirect sunlight is best for these
plants
- Try to locate the brightest spot in your home without the plant sitting directly in any harsh sunrays.
- Periodically wipe the leaves of your Coffee Bean Plant to avoid too much dust from settling.
- Despite its delicious beans, this plant is toxic to pets and people so please keep out of reach of curious eaters.