How to grow Arabica coffee at home?

Although today there are many interesting ornamental plants, many flower growers do not refuse the opportunity to have such an unusual representative of the flora world as the coffee tree in their home. However, not everyone dares to implement this idea, because they mistakenly believe that they will not be able to grow and care for this plant. In reality, everything is different, because with the appropriate approach, you can successfully grow a coffee tree at home.

The homeland of the coffee tree is Africa, and during its existence, coffee has been able to spread throughout the planet. Today it is not grown only in those regions where the climate is too harsh. If you provide him with proper care, then a couple of years will pass, and you will be able to taste a fragrant drink made from grains that you have grown with your own hands.

Features of seeds

If you finally decided for yourself that you want by all means to try a drink obtained from a home-grown coffee tree, then be prepared for the fact that you have to work hard... But first of all, you should be patient, since a lot of time will pass before the fruit appears. In addition, you should create suitable temperature conditions for the coffee tree so that it can grow and develop well.

When the grains of this plant are in the ground, the pot must be moved to a lighted place, where the temperature must be maintained at a level of at least 20 degrees. By creating such conditions, you will speed up the process of seed germination.

When growing coffee, keep in mind that any outside interference is only harmful. Therefore, you should minimize the amount of trimmings. It is best to skip this operation altogether unless the plant has exceeded your size expectations. It should be borne in mind that a coffee tree blooms in a completely different way from plants familiar to an ordinary grower. The uniqueness of the coffee tree lies in the fact that for the formation of berries flowers do not require pollination.

Before sowing a ripe berry, you need to prepare it by removing the pulp and rinsing it with water. Next, you need a weak solution of potassium permanganate, in which it is placed for half an hour. After that, you must immediately sow the grain in the ground.

Soil features

Even experienced flower growers cannot always answer the question of what should be the care of a coffee tree. There are many factors to consider here, among which the quality of the soil is of particular concern. It is best to use a mixture that contains many different elements that will enhance its natural acidity.

Depending on the phase of the plant's life cycle, use soil mixtures of different composition:

• A substrate for sowing seeds and sprouts. To prepare it, you need to take leafy earth and river sand, thanks to which moisture can easily be absorbed into the soil. Before planting, it is imperative to sterilize the substrate.This is done by placing it in a water bath, where it must sit for at least 5 minutes. During sowing, the seeds are laid flat on the soil surface. If all the recommendations were followed, then in about 1.5 months the seeds will begin to hatch. After waiting for the formation of the first leaves, it is necessary to think about transplanting the seedlings into a soil more suitable for growth. However, keep in mind that at the initial stage of the plant's life, transplants will have to be carried out every year until the plant reaches the age of 3 years. In the future, the frequency of transplants is reduced to once every two to three years.
• Soil intended for transplanting an adult plant. It is made on the basis of sour peat, sand, leafy earth, humus, charcoal and moss, which are taken in equal quantities. To save yourself from the tedious search for the above ingredients, you can buy them at a specialized flower shop. If you want a young shoot to quickly turn into a full-fledged tree, it is recommended to transplant it into a large pot. Then the root system will form inward, as a result, the plant will be able to take the maximum amount of nutrients from the soil.

Planting a coffee tree in a vegetative way involves preparation of cut cuttings... To do this, it is kept for 1-2 hours in a special solution. You can start planting only after you have prepared all the necessary components. Further, they already proceed directly to transplanting the plant into the ground, into which it must be buried no deeper than 3 cm.At the moment when the first leaves of the plant form, a new transplant can be carried out, in which all the same actions are carried out as in the case with sprouts grown directly from seeds.

Arabica coffee: home care

When preparing for planting a potted Arabica coffee plant, you need to remember that it will feel most comfortable if it is provided enough light... In the hot tropics, coffee is always grown with shading. A slightly different approach should be taken when growing coffee at home: it is necessary to create maximum lighting for it, otherwise its deficiency will slow down the growth of the plant, and in some cases, a delay in fruiting may occur.

In winter, it is recommended to keep the flower on the warmest southern side. Although it should be remembered here that the temperature should not drop below 15 degrees. Particularly need to be careful on cold and cloudy days, when you need to use next to the plant. fluorescent lamps... With its help, you can fully satisfy the needs of the coffee flower for light and warmth.

The whimsicality of a flower is manifested in the fact that the optimal lighting mode for it must be maintained constantly for a long time. If you try to turn the tree, it will only help you get beautiful leaves. In this case, you will most likely be left without a long-awaited harvest. It is recommended to protect the coffee tree from direct sunlight; it is not advisable to keep it on the north side, where it will receive the minimum amount of light.

In the warm season, when the sun is especially hot, you will have to regularly water your coffee using settled water at room temperature... To maintain optimal humidity, you will have to take care of the leaves, in respect of which it is desirable to spray.

If you are going to move the pot to another location, you first need to prepare for the operation.

Within a few weeks, the plant should grow wrapped in gauze. This will provide diffused lighting for it. Thanks to this, it will be better able to get used to the new lighting. In the process of developing the coffee tree, transplants will have to be carried out, which is a fairly simple event and does not require special skills.The main thing is to follow the recommendations for plant care exactly.

Watering

Watering is very important for the coffee tree..

• special attention should be paid to the quality of water: its composition should be free of lime impurities that can cause serious harm to the root system;
• you also need to monitor the level of soil acidity. In order to maintain it, it is useful to add a few drops of vinegar or citric acid crystals to the settled water, which is used for irrigation. Although coffee reacts positively to moisture, the level of humidity in the air should not be too high;
• dressings are also effective, which are recommended to be carried out at least once every 1.5 months. Mineral liquid fertilizers are best suited for this, which stimulate the formation of new shoots, and with this the plant will receive all the nutrients important for normal development.

Nutrition

For the normal development of coffee it is not enough to feed in the spring. Especially you need to be careful with the plant at the stage of flower formation, since in this phase coffee needs more nitrogen and phosphorus. You can provide them to the plant with the help of ordinary horn shavings or bone meal.

Keep in mind that the average person, without special tools, is not able to find out what level of acidity the soil used to grow coffee has. Therefore, in order to avoid difficulties when caring for coffee, it is recommended to seek help from a specialist in a flower shop so that he can suggest the most suitable feeding. If you are limited in financial resources, then you can use the available fertilization option. It could be common moss found in woodland areas.

Applying the right fertilizer at the right time will stimulate the growth of the coffee, which is very important to you as you expect the coffee tree to increase its tillering capacity. To do this, you will have to regularly pinch the side shoots. At the first signs of drying of some part of the plant, it is necessary to remove them at the base of the covering leaf petiole.

Difficulties to face

Proper coffee maintenance involves controlling the acidity of the soil. Otherwise, the plant will react to this by losing its usual dark green color of the leaves, a glossy shade, as a result of which they will become discolored. Gradually, you can observe how the leaves begin to turn yellow, and after a while the plant can completely dry out if it is not provided with the required amount of fresh air. Isn't good for coffee and high humidity in the room, as this provokes leaf rot, often causing serious illness, which subsequently takes a long time for the coffee to recover.

Before growing coffee at home, it is useful to discuss important points with a professional who can talk about ways to protect against the most common diseases and pests:

• spider mite;
• scabbards;
• mealybug;
• aphids;

With this information, you can easily create the most optimal growing conditions, and this will increase your chances of getting fragrant fruits in a couple of years.

Conclusion

Having gained some experience in growing simple ornamental plants, some of the florists probably had a desire to grow coffee at home. It is not worth giving up this idea, since it is quite feasible. Although this the process will take a long time, however, with proper care of the tree in a couple of years, you can get aromatic coffee fruits grown by your own hands. Therefore, if you are not afraid of difficulties and are ready to fight diseases, then after receiving theoretical training on the basics of growing a coffee tree in indoor conditions, you can get down to business.

An indoor coffee bush of one of the Arabica varieties is not easy to maintain in a city apartment due to the fact that caring for it includes the creation of a special lighting regime. With proper care, an unusual evergreen with glossy leaves will delight the owner for a long time, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the house. A bonus can be coffee beans for a fragrant drink, obtained directly from the bush. What do you need to know to grow your own coffee tree?

Description and varieties

More than 50 varieties of evergreen coffee bushes and trees carry the name Coffea arabica. But not all of them are suitable for growing in a flower pot.

In the home collections of florists, the following varieties feel good.

• Abyssinian. The unpretentious coffee bush from the highlands of Africa is considered one of the most common coffee varieties in this group.
• Bourbon A productive shrub from Ethiopia.
• Mundo Novo. A viable hybrid of two classic coffees: Bourbon and Typica.
• Maragodjeep. A variety that appeared as a result of a natural mutation. It differs from others in low yield and gigantic size of ripe fruits.

A home-grown coffee plant can reach a height of 1 m. Several green shoots grow from one medium-sized root, which over time become lignified, turning into rigid, straight branches. The leaves of a coffee shrub are oval in shape with pointed ends and pronounced veins. Crown color - from bright green to dark green.

The flowering period of coffee is from 3 to 6 days. The first inflorescences appear at 4-5 years of life of the shrub. White Arabica flowers are shaped like jasmine. Delicate "stars" grow in inflorescences of 2-5 flowers and exude a spicy aroma. Coffee is a self-pollinating plant, so each flower is capable of producing viable green fruits.

Coffee berries ripen unevenly over 6 months. Ripe fruits change color to brownish red. Each berry contains two grains. From them you can get ground coffee or grow a new plant. However, flowering and fruit ripening occurs only if the plant is properly cared for.

Air temperature and humidity

The homeland of Arabica coffee is the tropical part of the African continent, so the first thing that needs to be provided to the plant is year-round warmth. The plant does not tolerate hypothermia and drafts. In the warm season, the optimal air temperature for a coffee bush is + 22-26˚С, in winter - not lower than + 16-20˚С. If the plant is on the windowsill, it should be protected not only from drafts, but also from hypothermia of the soil. To do this, coffee is placed on a plastic or wooden stand, creating a layer of air between the surface of the windowsill and the bottom of the flower pot.

The coffee tree does not need too much moisture. It is better if there is enough fresh air in the room where the flower lives. From time to time, the leaves can be sprayed with a fine spray bottle. But in winter, it is still recommended to keep the bush away from heating appliances.

Lighting during warm and cold periods

Half of the success in growing an "African guest" depends on the correct regime and light intensity. Arabica can be safely placed by the window overlooking the south side - the plant loves a lot of sunlight. Do not place the shrub in direct sunlight, as this may cause burns on the wide coffee leaves. The plant on the windowsill in the middle of a summer day needs to be shaded.

In winter, a long "daylight hours" are artificially created for the Arabica bush. To do this, you need to install 1-2 fluorescent lamps. With the onset of summer heat, the plant can be taken out into fresh air, for example, on a loggia or in a corner of the garden, protected from a draft. To prevent the coffee tree from getting sick due to a change in location, you need to wrap it with gauze for the first 2-4 days.This "cocoon" will create a moderate diffused light and will help the Arabica to adapt to lighting from a different angle.

Advice

For uniform growth of branches and leaves of coffee, a proven technique is used: the plant is turned over towards the light source at least once every 4-5 days. But it will not be possible to get a crop of coffee beans from such a plant. You can try "homemade" coffee only to the detriment of the beautiful growth of the crown, if the shrub is not turned over or moved.

Home care - watering, feeding, pruning

Arabica does not need a summer-winter regime. The bush can be provided with "sleep" in a cool room at + 16-17˚С, but this is not necessary. During the winter months, only the coffee watering regime changes.

It is possible to highlight the basic rules of soil moistening, which will provide the plant with the required amount of water.

• Water should be softened, separated from lime, at room temperature.
• Before watering, it is recommended to add a few grains of citric acid or a drop of vinegar to the water to maintain the acidity level of the soil.
• In the summer, you need to water the soil in a pot sparingly, but often enough - once every 2-3 days.
• From about mid-autumn, the frequency of humidification gradually decreases. In autumn and winter, it is better to focus on the soil and water the coffee bush only when the top layer is completely dry.
• During flowering, the plant is watered abundantly, but not sprayed.
• Excess water from the pan must be drained, avoiding stagnation. This will protect the rhizome from rot.

Complex mineral fertilizers containing phosphorus and nitrogen are suitable for feeding. The indoor tree assimilates liquid fertilizers better. It is necessary to apply top dressing only in the warm season, approximately once every 1.5 months. For the winter period, feeding stops.

For pruning a plant, the less often the better principle applies. Florists generally advise not to touch the bush if possible, but to form the crown by pinching the upper leaves. Dried or diseased branches are carefully removed with a sharp knife. The cut site can be treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate.

Reproduction of Arabica

You can get a new plant from an adult coffee bush at home. There are two ways to do this: cuttings and seed propagation. Germinating grains at home is troublesome, so seed breeding is not a very popular method. Only freshly harvested "green" coffee beans can be used.

Step by step germination of a seedling is as follows.

1. It is necessary to prepare containers with a loose nutritious earthy substrate.
2. Seed material is washed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
3. Coffee beans are stratified. Instead, you can carefully make a cut in the shell.
4. Seeds are planted flat side down to a depth of 1-2 cm.
5. Crops are placed in a warm, well-lit place.
6. The soil is slightly moistened with a sprayer.
7. When the seedlings grow by about 10 cm, the plants are transplanted into flower pots.

Propagating a bush by cuttings is much safer and easier. A young plant obtained by this method begins to bloom much earlier, in the first or second year. The strongest and healthiest branches are suitable for seedlings.

1. Cuttings 15-20 cm long are cut from the crown of the tree and placed in a growth stimulator for a day.
2. After that, they are planted in individual seedling pots to a depth of 2-3 buds.
3. From above, each stalk is covered with a plastic bottle cap with several holes.
4. To strengthen the cuttings, a humid environment and a stable warm air temperature (+ 24-26˚С) are needed.
5. After the third leaf appears, the coffee seedling needs to be transplanted into a flower pot.

Immediately after transplanting, it is recommended to cut off the aerial part of the plant, leaving a couple of centimeters. This technique will allow the rhizome to grow stronger faster and release young shoots.

Transfer

For uniform growth and development of the root system, a growing young plant needs to be transplanted once a year. Caring for an adult bush includes a mandatory transplant into fresh soil at least once every three years.

For transplantation, use a special soil for plants of the madder family, which includes coffee. If such a substrate was not found in the store, you can make the soil mixture yourself by mixing the following components in equal proportions:

• fried (steamed) leafy ground;
• sour peat;
• humus;
• forest moss;
• clean sand;
• charcoal.

At each transplanting, the flowerpot should be chosen 2-4 cm larger than the previous container. The Arabica rhizome grows downward, so the pot must be tall. A drainage layer is placed at the bottom of the pot. After transplanting, the coffee bush must be protected from additional stress, providing warmth and moderate humidity.

In the natural environment, coffee is considered a long-lived plant. An indoor Arabica bush can live up to 10 years if properly cared for. The plant can last longer, but the old shrub loses its attractive appearance and blooms sluggishly every few years. It is worth taking care of the cuttings or seedlings of a young coffee tree in advance so that this tropical plant continues to decorate the house and delight the owners with fresh flowers and grains.

It may seem to many that Arabica coffee is a houseplant that only specialists can take care of. However, this exotic southern plant can increasingly be found on home windowsills. Growing a coffee tree has its own characteristics, one of which is that the first crop can be harvested only a few years after planting. However, this flower itself can become a wonderful decorative decoration for an apartment or office.

What does coffee look like?

Arabica coffee (coffea arabica) is a perennial shrub or compact tree belonging to the Madder family. Its homeland is Africa and Asia, however, it is grown in cultural and domestic conditions in many countries. The tree can reach 1.5 m in height. Coffee has a thick, lush crown, leaves of a rich green color, oblong-pointed, up to 15 cm long. They are located opposite on flexible, slightly branching shoots. The surface of the leaves is glossy, with well-pronounced veins. The root system of the Arabica coffee plant is branched, with a long central root.

Flowers and fruits are especially decorative. The flowers of the coffee tree are star-shaped, reminiscent of jasmine, the petals are white, with a strong pleasant aroma, collected in inflorescences of 3-6 pieces. The buds begin to bloom in the spring. The plant fades quickly, in 1-2 days. Six months later, in their place, fruits are formed, resembling oblong cherries in shape. They are usually red or black. Each cherry contains 2 coffee beans.

Care advice

Growing coffee will require some arrangement. However, the effort spent will pay off with interest due to the decorative effect of the bush. First of all, coffee is a solitary tree, it does not tolerate other plants around it. Therefore, you need to either allocate a separate window sill for him, or put a single pedestal for the plant not far from the window. At the same time, the flower does not like frequent movements, so the place must be constant. And it's better if there is a lot of free space around. In addition, the plant must not be turned, especially during flowering, as the buds may fall off.

Arabica coffee at home

Arabica coffee at home, as well as in natural conditions, is very demanding on light. It is best if it is bright, but diffused lighting without direct sunlight. South and east windows are ideal.

In the warm season, coffee trees feel good in the open air - on the balcony, in the summer cottage.However, you need to provide them with easy shelter from the sun so that ultraviolet rays do not burn the crown.

In winter, the plant needs additional illumination with halogen or fluorescent lamps.

If the lighting in the apartment is weak, then the coffee tree may not bloom and not bear fruit.

Temperature conditions are also very important. Since coffee is native to the tropics, it does not tolerate cold weather. The minimum room temperature should not be below 20 ° C, especially in winter. The optimum temperature is + 22… + 24ºC. In winter, it is better to keep the plant away from sources of heating in order to avoid drying and falling foliage.

Bloom

The coffee tree loves fresh air, so it is advisable to ventilate the room more often.

To successfully care for your coffee, it is important to properly water the tree. It is very demanding on moisture, especially during the period of growth, flowering and fruit formation:

• you cannot water the flower with tap water, it must be defended for at least 1-2 days;
• the plant does not like lime, this must also be taken into account when watering;
• moisten the soil in the pot only with water at room temperature or 2-3ºC higher - both in winter and in summer;
• if liquid remains in the pan after watering, it must be removed.

The earthen ball in the pot should always remain moist. The amount of water is increased in proportion to the rise in temperature in the room. Water regularly, but make sure that the water does not stagnate. The soil must never completely dry out.

In winter, watering is reduced, but they make sure that the tree does not lack water.

Indoor coffee is very fond of spraying with warm water. Moreover, you can do this every day, especially in the warm season. It is better to spray in the morning or evening hours. In winter, the plant does not need the procedure, but if the foliage is dusty, then you can wipe the leaves with a damp sponge.

Mineral dressings have a beneficial effect. They are usually started at the beginning of the growing season - in the spring - and carried out until the flower bears fruit. It is recommended to feed 2 times a month with a complex mineral fertilizer. You can feed with nitrogen and potassium salts at the rate of 3 g of potassium salt and 5 g of ammonium nitrate per 1 liter of water. The optimal rate for an adult plant is 1 liter per feed. You can combine mineral salts with organic matter (slurry), but the result must be observed. With the onset of autumn, feeding is stopped.

Reproduction and transplantation

At home, Arabica coffee is propagated by seeds and cuttings. It is believed that the first method is more productive, since the shoots taken from an adult plant are prone to poor root formation. Experts say that breeding can be done at any time of the year.

Fruits and seeds of coffee

The main feature of seed propagation is that they must be of exceptional freshness. It is believed that seeds that have just been removed from a tree have the highest germination capacity. They are immediately planted in the ground. The deadline for seed material is 1 year. Germination becomes worse every year.

Coffee seeds are its green beans. They can be purchased at the store or removed from a fruiting tree. Each seed has a very dense skin, which makes germination difficult. To speed up the emergence of seedlings, grains can be:

• soak in a very weak solution of acetic acid for a day;
• slightly cut the peel with a sharp knife around the perimeter;
• slightly tap the seed with a hammer - so that the skin breaks a little.

After these procedures, it is imperative to soak the seeds in a stimulant solution, for example, Heteroauxin.

Sowing is carried out in small containers filled with a nutrient mixture. Coffee prefers acidic soils, rich in humus. The land for sowing consists of light soddy soil - 1 part, leafy soil - 0.5 part and coarse river sand - 1 part. Each seed is immersed in the substrate to a depth of no more than 2 cm. The soil is moistened and covered with glass or foil.The soil temperature for germination must be at least 20ºC. It is better to keep such greenhouses on the sunny side of the window, and in winter to add additional lighting. Crops are periodically moistened and ventilated. With proper care, young coffee sprouts should hatch within a month.

As soon as the plants get stronger, they are dived into pots with a diameter of 5-7 cm with the same composition of the earth. This usually happens 10-12 months after the seedlings have emerged. As soon as the roots of young trees are well entwined with an earthen lump, they need to be transferred into permanent pots with the composition of an earthen mixture: turf, leaf, sand in a ratio of 1: 1: 1. It is allowed to use a mixture for azaleas.

Coffee tree cuttings

Reproduction by cuttings has its own characteristics. Cuttings 10-15 cm long are cut obliquely from an adult plant. Moreover, each must have at least 2 internodes. The distance to the lower bud is 2 cm. The leaves on the cuttings are cut in half to avoid moisture loss.

Cuttings are placed in a nutrient substrate consisting of peat and coarse river sand. It is better to bake it for 1 hour in the oven to kill bacteria and pests. Each shoot is buried in the soil by 1-1.5 cm, the earth is lightly tamped, watered and covered with a glass jar or film to create greenhouse conditions. The temperature in such a container should not be lower than + 25… + 27ºC.

Greenhouses should be periodically ventilated and humidified. Rooting usually occurs within 4-5 weeks. As soon as the plants have new shoots, we can assume that the tree has taken root. After 3-4 young leaves have developed, the plants are transplanted into permanent pots with standard soil and placed in a permanent place.

Interestingly, after propagation by cuttings, coffee can bloom in the first year. However, these buds should be removed as they weaken the bush and will interfere with the proper development of the crown.

Transfer

Young plants are transplanted every year, 3-4-year-old plants are transplanted once every 2 years, and tub plants are transplanted as needed. Keep the pots tall because coffee has a deep central root. It is imperative to take care of good drainage - pour a layer of expanded clay or broken brick on the bottom of the container. 1 part of humus is added to the standard composition of the substrate.

Plant transplant

When transplanting, it is better not to disturb the root structure, but to transfer the lump completely, pouring the soil from the side and on top, tamping it slightly.

If it is not possible to transplant the plant completely, you need to remove the top layer of earth a few centimeters and add soil.

Experts advise to transplant before the beginning of the growing season - in early spring.

The specifics of growing a coffee tree

The coffee tree grows very quickly and, with proper care, can reach a height of 1.2-1.5 m in 2-3 years. This is the barrier for the plant when it begins to bloom and bear fruit. It is important to patiently wait for this particular period, carefully caring for the tree. To form a crown, you can pinch young shoots, and remove dry ones immediately. With proper cultivation, a few years after planting, it will be possible not only to admire the lush crown and flowers, but also to collect up to 0.5 kg of aromatic grains per year.

The coffee tree attracts attention with its exotic origins, emerald green leaves and subtle fragrant aroma during the flowering period.

Despite its exoticism, it is able to settle in an ordinary apartment and take up free space on the balcony or windowsill. The most suitable type for breeding at home would be Arabica coffee.

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Care after purchase

So how to grow Arabica coffee at home? The coffee tree is famous for its unpretentiousness, but this does not mean at all that it does not need care and creation of the necessary conditions.

REFERENCE! The first thing to think about before buying is the presence in your apartment of the space that the tree needs. The fact is that Arabica can grow to the size of a two-meter bush.

Position the plant so that the sun's rays do not directly hit the leaves. Sun exposure can cause burns on delicate leaves. At the same time, Arabica loves bright lighting, it is desirable that it be a little diffused.

If there is a lack of natural light, phytolamps can be installed. This will create additional lighting. The most comfortable coffee will feel on the windows facing east or west.

ATTENTION! The homeland of Arabica is the tropical lands of Asia and Africa. It is there that this species grows wild.

The climate in Russia is not suitable for coffee, so attempts to create a plantation on your own farmstead will not achieve the expected result. Arabica will not survive the cold season.

Watering

Arabica has an active period and a period when the plant goes into hibernation.

The active period falls on the warm part of the year, from about March to October. At this time, Arabica needs the soil to constantly maintain moisture and not dry out. During hibernation, water consumption decreases.

It is better to pre-settle water for irrigation or use filtered purified water.

REFERENCE! In an effort to maintain soil moisture, you cannot overdo it and create an artificial swamp. If you overdo it with moisture, then there is a danger of rotting of the root system.

Top dressing should be carried out during the active period. Fertilizer should be added to the irrigation water once a week.

ATTENTION! Fertilizer should not contain calcium.

In the cold season, there is a period of rest. During this period, watering should be reduced. It should also be borne in mind that evaporation in winter is less intense than in summer.

REFERENCE! In addition to watering, Arabica needs constant spraying. For a plant, indoor air humidity is of great importance. It is especially important to spray the leaves during the heating season, when the air in the apartments becomes especially dry.

Bloom

The coffee blooms in a delicate white color. The delicate petals of the Arabica coffee flower are fragrant with a rich pleasant aroma. Typically, the Arabica coffee tree begins to bloom in its third or even fourth year of life.

Subsequently, the flowers give way to small, round, red fruits. If, upon reaching the specified period, flowers do not appear on the tree, then you need to check whether the plant is being cared for correctly.

ATTENTION! Proper lighting is essential for the flowering of the coffee tree. Lack of light can be the reason for the lack of colors.

Below are photos of Arabica coffee, home care for it allows you to achieve the following results:

Priming

For Arabica, a slightly acidic soil will be most suitable. If it is not possible to purchase a ready-made coffee tree soil mixture, you can use a mixture for plants that also prefer acidic and slightly acidic soil. These plants include azalea or hydrangea.

REFERENCE! Before planting the coffee tree, make sure the selected pot is the right size. A thick drainage layer should be laid out on the bottom.

This is a prerequisite for all plants that need abundant watering. If the drainage layer is sufficient, then the water will not linger near the roots and create a risk of decay.

Transfer

Young coffee trees need to be replanted annually.

The best time of the year to transplant is Spring.

When the plant reaches a large size and stops growing, the need for regular replanting disappears.

It is enough to replace the top soil annually.

Reproduction and cultivation

The coffee tree propagates with seeds or propagates with cuttings. Shoots are placed in a mixture of sand and peat. The root system is formed within two months.

ATTENTION! To accelerate the appearance of the root system in the cuttings, growth stimulants can be used. An important factor is the temperature, which should not be lower than 28 degrees.

Arabica seeds can be purchased at the store, or you can use a ripe, unroasted seed. The grain is covered with a hard and durable shell, in order to speed up the germination process, you should hold the grain in a solution of hydrochloric acid. It is recommended to use growth promoters after planting.

Temperature

Temperature conditions are very important for keeping Arabica beans at home. Since the plant is thermophilic, it should be remembered that low temperatures can be detrimental. The optimal temperature in winter is 16 degrees.

REFERENCE! For a coffee tree, an unacceptable temperature is below 12 degrees.

Benefit and harm

Arabica beans have long been used by humans not only to create a fragrant and invigorating drink, but also in folk medicine. Coffee contains caffeine, which stimulates the cardiovascular system.

This drink can be not only beneficial, but also dangerous.

Doctors advise people with a rapidly excitable nervous system, pregnant women suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, to abstain from coffee or consume it in moderate doses.

Scientific name

The coffee tree can be called simply Coffee for short. This type of plant belongs to the Madder family. There are over 70 different types of coffee. The most famous types:

• Arabian, also called Arabica;
• Bengal;
• Robusta, or Congolese;
• Cameroon;
• Liberian.

Diseases and pests

Most often, coffee suffers not from pests, but due to improper care.

The most common pest attacking the coffee tree is the scabbard. The first sign of a scale insect is the appearance of small brown spots on the leaves. For treatment, special chemicals are used. If the lesion is small, then it is enough to remove the scabbard from the leaves with a cotton swab.

Another dangerous pest can be white blood. Fighting it is the same as in the case of the shield.

ATTENTION! It is best to keep coffee trees separate from other houseplants. Experts have repeatedly noted that trees are not always happy with their neighborhood. Arabica needs a lot of free space for a comfortable location.

Useful video

In the video below, you can get acquainted with the methods of growing and caring for a coffee tree:

Conclusion

To enjoy the aroma of blooming Arabica, and later to be able to brew a strong invigorating drink from the ripe beans grown independently, you can grow coffee at home and you do not have to be an experienced planter.

It is enough to follow the simple advice of experts and treat your household with patience and attention, and you can grow and harvest a coffee tree at home.

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