Coffea arabica (Coffee plant)
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€13,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why water Coffea arabica with non-calcareous water? Calcareous water leaves white deposits on the shiny leaves and disrupts nutrient absorption — filtered or rainwater at room temperature preserves the leaf’s shine and root health.
Is Coffea arabica suitable for a home with pets? It is slightly toxic to pets if ingested — keep it out of reach of cats and dogs as a precaution, although the risk is low with the leaves.
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
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Shiny dark green persistent foliage • 🌸 Possible fragrant white flowering • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Regular watering • 🏙️ 2 sizes available
The Coffea arabica, or coffee plant, is a tropical shrub native to the Ethiopian highlands that captivates both with the density of its shiny dark green foliage and its unique botanical character. Under good conditions, it can produce small delightfully fragrant white flowers, followed by red berries containing the famous coffee beans — a rare and fascinating experience for a houseplant.
Easy to care for and naturally compact in shape, it fits well among the houseplants and easy-care plants in the Verdeia catalog.
Light & Location
Coffea arabica enjoys bright but always indirect light — this is the main condition to maintain dense foliage and encourage possible flowering. Our guide on light and humidity for indoor plants will help you find the ideal spot.
- Light: bright indirect — near an east- or west-facing window, protected from direct sun during the hottest hours.
- Locations: bright kitchen, living room, office — any well-lit room without prolonged direct sunlight.
- Outdoors: shaded balcony or terrace in the warm season, sheltered from wind and temperature fluctuations.
The more intense indirect light Coffea arabica receives, the better its chances of flowering — an east-facing window with a few hours of gentle morning sun is its ideal exposure.
Watering & Care
Coffea arabica prefers a substrate that is regularly moist but never waterlogged. Like Maranta, it is sensitive to lime — use filtered or rainwater to avoid deposits and brown edges. To never overwater again, check out our guide on watering indoor plants.
- Watering: regular — water as soon as the substrate surface starts to dry, without waiting for it to be completely dry.
- Water: non-lime, room temperature — lime causes brown spots on shiny foliage.
- Humidity: mist the foliage frequently, especially during heating periods.
- Pruning: light pruning in spring is enough to keep a compact and harmonious shape.
- Drafts: avoid — sudden temperature changes weaken the foliage.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
The shiny dark green foliage of Coffea arabica makes it a structural plant — it serves as a dense and bright backdrop in any tropical arrangement.
- For a contrasting duo of lightness and density, pair Coffea arabica with an Asparagus setaceus — the dense shiny foliage of the coffee plant contrasts perfectly with the feathery fineness of the asparagus, creating a very balanced composition between mass and lightness.
- For a graphic tropical composition, place it alongside a Pilea peperomioides and a Philodendron campii — the round leaves of the Pilea and the large leaves of the Philodendron create with the Coffea a trio of very complementary textures.
- In a terracotta or ceramic decorative pot, the warm tones of the material naturally complement the deep glossy green of the foliage — Coffea arabica is one of the plants that best showcases artisan ceramics.
- For a bold combination, pair it with a Ficus elastica 'Abidjan' — the two shiny dark green foliages create a very sophisticated monochrome palette where the differences in leaf shape and size provide all the interest.
Verdeia Tips
- Water with filtered room temperature water: Coffea arabica is sensitive to lime which leaves white deposits on shiny foliage and disrupts nutrient absorption — filtered or rainwater preserves the foliage’s shine and substrate quality.
- Repot every 2 years in spring in a well-drained substrate: the coffee plant grows steadily and roots progressively — when roots come out of the pot’s bottom, move to a larger size with a universal mix enriched with perlite. Our guide on repotting details the procedure.
- Maintain a stable temperature between 18 and 25 °C: Coffea arabica originates from the Ethiopian highlands where temperatures are mild and stable — cold drafts and sudden temperature changes cause leaf drop and slow growth.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Coffea arabica
- Common name: Coffee plant
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Origin: Ethiopia (highlands)
- Size at delivery: 🏙️ 2 sizes available — H22 cm | Pot Ø12 cm or H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
- Foliage: Dark green, shiny, persistent
- Flowering: Fragrant white flowers in spring (under good conditions)
- Light: Bright indirect light, no prolonged direct sun
- Watering: Regular, substrate fresh and well-drained
- Humidity: Medium to high — misting recommended
- Temperature: 18 – 25 °C
- Care level: Easy
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans, slightly toxic to pets
- Decor style: Tropical / Natural / Contemporary
Each plant is unique: foliage density and flowering naturally vary depending on light and season.
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.