Coffee Bean Plant Information
Whether you simply love the taste or require the caffeine for daily functioning, coffee lovers around the world are grateful for the coffee bean plant. If you are an avid coffee lover and understand the coffee bean plant, you might consider growing the plant at home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Height
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Coffee plants generally grow to a maximum height of 10 feet. However, the plant can be pruned to a lower height to allow for easier harvesting of the coffee beans.
Outdoor Planting
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To ensure maximum health and productivity, coffee plants require a consistent temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with alternating periods of heavy rainfall and sunshine. The soil should drain moisture adequately.
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Indoor Planting
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When growing coffee plants in a pot, use fast-draining potting soil. Place the pot in an area of filtered sunlight or under artificial plant lights. Water the coffee plant two times per week, keeping the soil consistently moist.
Harvesting
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Two coffee beans are located inside each coffee berry, surrounded by a sweet pulp. The berries of a coffee plant do not all ripen at the same time. Coffee berries turn red when they are ready for harvesting.
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References
- Photo Credit dark coffee beans image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
