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Click here for Coffee Care Guide Coffee Arabica (Coffea arabica)A small tropical bush that makes a lovely container plant, resembling gardenia. Its white flowers are striking but s hort-lived, followed by fruits that mature to a vivid red. The beans are harvested, roasted, and ground to make coffee, while the leaves, which contain caffeine, can be used as a tea substitute. Indoor plants can yield enough beans for roasting, and the berries are edible. This versatile plant thrives as an indoor specimen, requiring no direct sunlight and performing well even when placed in the middle of a room. A terracotta pot is ideal for indoor cultivation. When grown outdoors, shade is crucial. Coffee Arabica is well-suited to USDA Zones 9–10. Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Very Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Very Good No Spray Needed: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Poor Deer Resistance: Good Thorns: No Plant Details Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: Fertile Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome. Show more