Spotlight: Coffee Plants

Staff at Painters are frequently overheard raving about their beloved coffee plants at home. These plants are among some of the hardiest and easiest houseplants to grow, and the dwarf variety, which will only grow to 12", is especially suited to be a houseplant.

Coffea arabica, Arabian coffee plants, like bright indirect light, consistently moist but not soggy soil, and high humidity. We recommend a humidifier or pebble tray. They appreciate cooler temperatures (64-72 degrees) so our mountain air is not a detriment! Meet these needs and they will reward you with glossy leaves and quick growth. After a few years they may even produce small white flowers and berries--containing seeds that we know as coffee beans--every spring! What a treat!

As with many houseplants, do be mindful of placement for kiddos and furry ones. Coffee plants are entirely toxic to pets, and all parts other than fruits and beans are toxic to humans.