Only at the age of four to five does the coffee plant begin to bloom and thus also bear fruit, the so-called coffee cherries. It takes another ten to twelve months until these are ripe for harvest. For this, your coffee plant needs a bright and warm location.
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Can my coffee plant go outside in summer?
A stay in the open air in summer is not only possible for your coffee plant, it is extremely healthy. However, it does not tolerate drafts and should be given a sheltered place. Get used to the plant slowly to the fresh air and especially to the sun.
If the temperatures drop below 15 ° C in autumn, then caution is advised. Bring your Coffea arabica to suitable winter quarters, either in the apartment or in a well-tempered winter garden. Around 20 ° C to 24 ° C are ideal. Under no circumstances should it be colder than 15 ° C.
How do I care for my coffee plant?
If you have chosen the location well, your coffee plant is very easy to care for. Always water the plant when the soil has dried a little. This avoids waterlogging in the first place, which could result in brown leaves.
Too much fertilizer can also cause leaf discoloration. Therefore you should use it sparingly. A little liquid fertilizer about once a month is completely sufficient for the coffee plant. In winter the plant does not need any fertilizer.
The essentials in brief:
- place warm and light
- Avoid drafts
- like to take outside in summer
- not hardy
- well tolerated by cutting
- propagate by seeds or cuttings
- water regularly but not too much
- fertilize about once a month
Tips
The exotic coffee plant is a decorative and easy-care houseplant that can be left outside during the summer.