Name: Coffee tree seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT53
Price: 85.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our premium coffee tree seeds are plump fresh beans picked from ripe coffee cherries with stable germination vitality. Mainly Coffea arabica, the most widely cultivated coffee variety, is a perennial evergreen subtropical shrub. It bears clusters of fragrant small white star-shaped flowers in leaf axils, then matures into red cherry-like fruits, inside which are the raw coffee beans for roasting and brewing drinks.

Coffee trees prefer warm, humid semi-shaded environments and have poor frost resistance. They can only be planted outdoors year-round in frost-free subtropical regions with mild winters. Temperate and cold climate areas must be grown in large deep pots and moved indoors or heated greenhouses for winter protection. Seed-grown seedlings need 3–4 years to bloom and bear harvestable coffee cherries. Widely used for boutique indoor foliage potted decoration, shaded courtyard under-tree landscaping, greenhouse featured economic planting and hobby collection cultivation. It requires loose, humus-rich, slightly acidic well-drained sandy loam soil; waterlogged low-lying ground and heavy clay soil will easily cause root rot and leaf yellowing. Daily maintenance focuses on bright scattered light, stable air humidity, moderate watering and strict low-temperature prevention, valued for glossy evergreen leaves, aromatic blossoms and practical bean harvesting value.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix peat soil, pine bark humus, coarse river sand and a small amount of acidic organic fertilizer to prepare breathable slightly acidic substrate. Ensure pot bottom has unobstructed drainage holes to drain excess water quickly.
Seed Pre-treatment
Completely remove all pulp and mucilage on seed surface, soak fresh coffee seeds in warm water for 24 hours to break mild dormancy. Long-term cold stratification is not required. Note: Dried coffee beans lose germination ability, so fresh seeds are recommended for sowing.
Sowing Method
Bury seeds 1 cm deep in moist medium, cover thin fine soil and lightly compact the surface. Keep proper spacing for seedling lateral growth and later repotting.
Germination Condition
Keep substrate slightly moist without standing water, constant temperature 22–30°C. Seeds germinate unevenly within 20–40 days. Cover transparent plastic film to lock humidity and improve germination rate.
Daily Maintenance
Place coffee trees in bright indirect light or gentle morning full sun; avoid intense midday summer sunlight which scorches leaves. Increase air humidity frequently by mist spraying. Reduce watering drastically in winter dormancy. Transfer indoors promptly when temperature drops below 5°C, growth will stop below 10°C and cold damage occurs under freezing conditions. Trim overgrown weak branches annually to maintain compact bushy shape and improve inner ventilation.

Specification

Plant Name: Arabica Coffee Tree
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
Plant Type: Subtropical Evergreen Perennial Fruit Shrub
Mature Height: 1.5–3 Meters
Fruiting Period: Autumn annually, seedlings bear fruit in 3–4 years
Germination Temperature: 22–30°C
Growing Temperature: 18°C ~ 32°C, growth stagnates below 10°C, frost causes leaf fall and death
Light Requirement: Bright indirect light / partial shade
Soil: Loose well-drained slightly acidic humus sandy loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Glossy ornamental evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, harvestable coffee beans, perfect for indoor large potted planting and warm shaded garden layout

FAQ

Q1: Can coffee trees survive outdoor winter in cold northern areas?

A1: It cannot tolerate frost. Cold regions must adopt large pot cultivation and indoor warm overwintering.

Q2: How many years do seed-sown coffee trees produce usable beans?

A2: With proper care, stable fruiting and harvestable coffee beans can be obtained in the 3rd to 4th year.

Q3: What light environment does coffee tree need?

A3: Bright scattered light is ideal. Direct strong sunlight will burn leaves; long-term heavy shade leads to no flowering and fruiting.

Q4: What are the main planting taboos?

A4: Overwatering leads to root rot; dry indoor air causes leaf tip scorch; alkaline soil triggers iron-deficiency yellow leaves.

Q5: Suitable for beginner gardeners?

A5: Friendly for beginners as an ornamental foliage pot plant; regular humidity maintenance and winter freeze protection are the key points.

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