Coffee
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▶Quick grow facts
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Pot size
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What it is
The coffee plant is a small, broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree in the coffee family (Rubiaceae) with an upright habit. It is native to Ethiopia but is grown worldwide in tropical climates as a crop. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Fruits are edible, but seeds are what are usually dried, roasted and ground to make coffee. Coffee, of course, contains caffeine.
NC State ExtensionHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes dappled sunlight to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.
NC State ExtensionCautions
plants are susceptible to scale, mealybug, thrips, caterpillars and mites.
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