Coffea arabica seeds - Arabian coffee

Coffee plant seeds or Coffea arabica, also known as Arabian coffee, allow you to grow several coffee plants at a low cost and observe them at every stage of their development. The coffee plant is a tropical bush prized for its glossy evergreen foliage, elegant pyramidal habit, and delicately fragrant white flowering. Native to East Africa, it is cultivated in warm regions worldwide for its famous red berries containing coffee beans. In our climate, it is grown indoors, in greenhouses, or heated conservatories, offering a beautiful ornamental plant with lush foliage.

Coffea arabica belongs to the Rubiaceae family and originates from Ethiopia, South Sudan, Kenya, and Yemen. The only coffee species cultivated until 1865, it is widely grown in tropical regions, particularly in Central America (Costa Rica, Honduras) and South America (Brazil), where it is farmed for coffee production. In the wild, it can reach 5 to 8 metres in height, but when grown in pots, it remains more modest, usually not exceeding 1.50 metres. Its shiny, dark green foliage consists of slightly veined elliptical leaves, measuring about 13 cm long and 5 cm wide. Its summer flowering, which appears after a few years of cultivation, produces small white star-shaped flowers, gathered in fragrant clusters. At maturity, the bush yields bright red berries, called "cherries", containing two seeds with the characteristic shape of coffee beans. However, fruiting indoors remains rare.

Arabian coffee is a non-hardy tropical plant that cannot tolerate temperatures below 13°C and perishes below 0°C. It thrives in bright but indirect light and prefers a light, well-draining, slightly acidic substrate at temperatures between 15 to 25°C. Sow in moist compost at 20 to 25°C, with germination taking 1 to 3 months. Regular but not excessive watering and a humid atmosphere promote healthy growth.

When grown in pots, Coffea arabica adds an exotic touch to interiors and pairs well with other tropical plants such as Ficus, Monstera deliciosa, and Strelitzia reginae, which appreciate similar growing conditions. Its elegant foliage and pleasing habit make the coffee plant an ideal choice for enthusiasts of unusual greenery.