Arabian Coffee
Coffea arabica
Marcelo Corrêa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Coffea
- Species:
- Coffea arabica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- green, red, white
Native Range
United States: Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
almond moth (Cadra cautella), lesser cornstalk borer (Elasmopalpus lignosellus), rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers high organic matter content