Arabian Coffee
Coffea arabica
- Native to:
- Ethiopia, Guam, Kenya, Palau, Sudan-South Sudan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Coffea
- Species:
- Coffea arabica
- USDA Symbol:
- COAR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
almond moth (Cadra cautella), lesser cornstalk borer (Elasmopalpus lignosellus), rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability declines rapidly after harvest. Requires consistent warmth (20-25°C) and moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI