Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot
4" Pot
$15.00
Sale price
$15.00
Regular price
$20.00
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Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot
$15.00
Sale price
$15.00
Regular price
$20.00
The Arabica Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica) brings glossy, deep-green foliage and an easygoing nature to your indoor space. First documented in Yemen centuries ago and now grown worldwide, this tropical houseplant is a low-fuss choice for plant lovers. Grown large enough, it rewards you with fragrant white flowers and red cherries — and the seeds inside are true coffee beans.
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Botanical Label
- Common name: Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot
- Botanical name: Coffea arabica
- Pot size: 4" nursery pot
- Light: Bright, indirect; tolerates medium; no harsh direct sun
- Water: keeping the soil lightly and evenly moist (don't let it fully dry out).
- Difficulty: Moderate — a little particular but rewarding.
- Growth style: Glossy, dark-green leaves on an upright little shrub.
- Mature size: Grows into a fuller plant over time — mature size can vary by growing conditions.
- Lifespan: Can live for many years with regular care — varies by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep out of reach of pets.
- Best for: Bright bathrooms, kitchens, shelves, and desks.
- Vibe/personality: A characterful foliage houseplant.
Curator's Note: Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot is grown for its glossy, dark-green leaves on an upright little shrub — the plant coffee beans come from (Coffea arabica), grown indoors for glossy foliage; it is toxic to pets. It brings a fresh, living accent to a bright spot indoors.
Why It Belongs in Your Collection
- Eye-catching glossy, dark-green leaves on an upright little shrub
- A characterful, rewarding houseplant
- Approachable, houseplant-friendly care
- Adds a fresh, leafy feel to a room
- Grows fuller and more established over time
- A lovely pick for a gift or your own collection
Care Notes from the Greenhouse
- Light: Bright, indirect light keeps Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot looking its best, and it tolerates medium light. Avoid harsh, direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Watering: Keep the soil lightly and evenly moist — Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot likes steady moisture and can wilt or crisp if it dries out fully. Don't let it sit in water, and ease off in winter.
- Humidity: Enjoys higher humidity — dry air can brown the leaf edges, so a pebble tray or humidifier helps.
- Temperature: Typical room temperatures (about 65–80°F). Keep it away from cold drafts and hot, dry vents.
- Soil: A good, well-draining potting mix in a pot with a drainage hole.
- Fertilizer: Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer; pause in winter.
- Good to know: Keep it bright, warm, and evenly moist; older plants may flower and set small "cherries."
- Care tip: Give it the right light and consistent watering, and Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot stays full and healthy.
Best Display Spots
- A bright spot with indirect light: where it can really thrive.
- Shelf or plant stand: an easy, leafy accent.
- Desk or tabletop: a fresh touch of green.
- Bright bathroom or kitchen: enjoys the extra humidity.
- Office with good light: low-fuss greenery.
Best For / Think Twice If
Best for:
- Bright, indirect-light spots
- Growers who enjoy a little hands-on care
- People who love characterful foliage
- Shelves, desks, and brightening a corner
Think twice if:
- Homes with pets that may chew leaves — it is toxic
- People who often forget to water — it dislikes drying out fully
- Spots with harsh, direct sun all day
- Anyone wanting a totally hands-off plant
Botanical Exhibit Notes
- Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot is the plant coffee beans come from (Coffea arabica), grown indoors for glossy foliage; it is toxic to pets.
- It does best in bright, indirect light — the right light keeps it full and healthy.
- It appreciates higher humidity, so a bright bathroom or a pebble tray suits it well.
- It is considered toxic to cats and dogs, so it's best kept out of reach of pets.
- With steady care it can live and grow for years indoors, though its size and look can vary depending on growing conditions.
From Our Greenhouse to Your Home
Florida Plant ships across the continental U.S. Your plant ships from Florida and California, USA, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil unless noted. Orders dispatch within 1–4 business days, early in the week so plants don't sit over a weekend in transit.
During cold weather, orders to colder areas are sent with a heat pack, and we may hold delivery to very cold areas until it's safe to ship. Every plant is backed by our 48-hour live-arrival guarantee — contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if there's an issue.
Because this is a live plant, each one is unique — size, fullness, color, and shape vary naturally, and minor cosmetic imperfections can happen. Give your plant a little time to settle in after it arrives.
Plant Questions, Answered
How often should I water Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot?
Water keeping the soil lightly and evenly moist (don't let it fully dry out). It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.
What kind of light does Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot need?
Bright, indirect light keeps Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot looking its best, and it tolerates medium light. Avoid harsh, direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Is Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot pet safe?
No. Arabica Coffee Live Plant – Nursery Pot is considered toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Why are my coffee plant leaf edges browning?
Usually dry air or uneven watering. Keep it evenly moist, raise humidity, and give bright indirect light out of harsh sun.
Plant care at a glance
- Light
- Bright, indirect light
- Care level
- Moderate