☕ Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica) – Fragrant blooms & red cherries

Coffea arabica is an elegant tropical shrub bearing fragrant white flowers followed by red coffee cherries. Grows beautifully in containers with bright light, warmth and humidity—ideal for homes/greenhouses in cooler climates.

Highlights

• Fragrant blossoms; fruiting possible in pots.
• Glossy foliage year-round.
• Easy indoors with light & humidity.

Care

• Light: bright to filtered full sun; avoid sudden scorch.
• Temp: 65–82 °F (18–28 °C); avoid cold drafts.
• Mix: rich, well-drained, slightly acidic.
• Water: regular; let top dry slightly; no standing water.
• Humidity: 50–70% + misting; pebble tray helps.
• Prune: tip to keep compact (3–6 ft / 1–1.8 m).