Coffea arabica (Coffee plant) in handcrafted ceramic pot - H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make coffee from the berries produced by an indoor Coffea arabica? Technically yes — the berries contain real arabica coffee beans. However, the quantities produced by an indoor plant remain very limited. The main interest is decorative and educational: watching the full cycle of the coffee cherry, from the fragrant white flower to the ripe red berry, is a fascinating experience in itself.
Why are the leaves of my Coffea arabica turning yellow? Yellowing leaves most often indicate overwatering or water that is too hard. Check that drainage is adequate and use filtered or rested water for 24 hours. Lack of light or nutrient deficiency can also cause this symptom — apply liquid fertilizer regularly in spring and summer.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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☕ Arabian coffee plant — coffee plant • 🌿 Dense, glossy dark green foliage • 🌸 Fragrant white flowers at maturity • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🪴 Included handcrafted two-tone ceramic pot • 📏 H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
Coffea arabica, or Arabian coffee plant, is a fascinating houseplant native to Ethiopia — it is the plant that produces the coffee beans we consume. Its glossy, dark green foliage with wavy leaves is highly decorative. When mature (3 to 4 years old), it produces small star-shaped white flowers with a jasmine fragrance, followed by decorative red berries.
Delivered in its included handcrafted two-tone ceramic pot — matte cream lower section, black upper section with an iridescent glazed effect — a distinctive container that immediately sets this arrangement apart. A beautiful idea among original plants and plant gifts.
Which version of Coffea arabica should you choose?
Coffea arabica is available in several containers in our catalogue:
- Coffea arabica in a handcrafted two-tone pot (this product) — H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The most artisanal and distinctive version.
- Coffea arabica in a gold pot — H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The luxurious, glossy version.
- Coffea arabica in a jade pot — H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The version in natural green tones.
- Coffea arabica in the classic format — decorative container not included.
The handcrafted two-tone pot gives this arrangement a unique character — the transition between matte cream and iridescent glazed black evokes the volcanic lands of Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee.
Light exposure & placement
Coffea arabica thrives in bright indirect light — in its natural habitat, it grows beneath the canopy of Ethiopian forests, sheltered from direct sun.
- Light exposure: bright indirect light — avoid direct sun, which can burn the glossy leaves.
- Ideal: bright office, well-lit shelf, near a window with a sheer curtain.
- Temperature: 18 to 24 °C, away from cold drafts.
- Substrate: light, well-drained, and slightly acidic — universal potting soil with perlite.
To encourage flowering, provide high ambient humidity (60–70%) - mist regularly or place it near a humidifier.
Watering & care
Coffea arabica prefers a slightly moist substrate - neither dry nor waterlogged. The right watering schedule is based on how quickly the substrate dries.
- Watering: moderate - keep the substrate slightly moist and let the surface dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.
- Humidity: enjoys 60 to 70% ambient humidity - mist the leaves regularly.
- Fertilizer: every 4 weeks in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Pruning: pinch the tips to encourage bushy, compact growth.
Rotate the pot regularly - Coffea naturally grows toward the light and tends to become unbalanced if it is not turned a quarter turn each week.
Flowering & fruiting
It is one of the few indoor plants that can produce fragrant flowers and edible fruit. Its stages follow the life cycle of indoor plants.
- Flowers: small, deliciously fragrant white stars (jasmine), after 3 to 4 years of cultivation in favorable conditions.
- Flowering period: spring-summer, may last several weeks.
- Berries: after flowering, green berries gradually ripen to bright red - each contains 2 coffee beans.
- Conditions for flowering: consistent bright light, high humidity, stable temperature, regular fertilization.
Flowering can take 3 to 4 years - a plant that rewards patience with a unique fragrant botanical display indoors.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The glossy dark green foliage and two-tone artisanal pot create a composition that is both natural and sophisticated - a combination of craftsmanship and greenery.
- Pairing: pair it with a Ficus elastica Tineke or a Calathea Makoyana for a tropical arrangement with contrasting graphic foliage. Incorporate it into tropical pairings.
- Pot included: the two-tone artisanal ceramic pot is included — the set is ready to display with nothing else needed.
- Setting: perfect on a desk, a bright shelf, or as an original gift — its story (it's the coffee plant!) consistently makes it a conversation starter.
Verdeia tips
- A plant with a story — Coffea arabica is the plant that produces the coffee consumed around the world. Its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and red berries make it one of the most fascinating and original houseplants to grow at home.
- Humidity for flowering — maintain ambient humidity of 60 to 70% by misting daily or placing the pot on damp clay pebbles. In a bright bathroom, flowering is naturally encouraged.
- Pinch the tips — to encourage a bushy, compact shape, pinch the new shoots regularly in spring. Without pruning, the coffee plant tends to grow upward at the expense of foliage density.
- Slightly toxic if ingested — the leaves and beans contain caffeine and are slightly toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of animals' reach.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Coffea arabica
- Common name: Arabian coffee plant
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Origin: Ethiopia
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Approximate height: 20 cm
- Mature size: 40–60 cm indoors (up to 1.5 m with optimal care)
- Light requirements: bright indirect light
- Watering: moderate, keep the substrate slightly moist
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested (caffeine)
- Pot included: two-tone artisanal ceramic — matte cream on the bottom, iridescent glazed black on top, Ø12 cm
- Decorative style: Original / Artisanal / Statement
- Special feature: coffee plant with fragrant white jasmine-scented flowers and decorative red berries
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Flower and berry production depends on growing conditions and may take 3 to 4 years.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.