Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Coffea

Species:

Coffea congensis

USDA Symbol:

COCO27

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical African forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly after harvest. Requires warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI