- Though native of tropical regions, once mature this handsome houseplant will produce spring flowers
- It should also lead to a small harvest of beans, enough for a cup or two of home-grown coffee!
What You Need To Know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Arabian Coffee House Plant Seeds
- Pack contents (approx.): 30 seeds
- Flowering period: April to May
Planting instructions:
- Sow at any time of year at 21-24°C (70-75°F), though best in spring to make most of the light levels
- Soak seed for 48 hours prior to sowing
- Set seed on the surface of compost and gently firm down
- Seal in a polythen bag if no propagator is available
- Do not exclude light as this aides germination, which can be erratic but usually takes 42-56 days
- Aim to keep damp but not overly wet
- When large enough to handle transplant several seedlings per 10cm (4in) pot, filled with multipurpose compost
- Position in a warm room away from cold draughts and radiators, aiming for a constant temperature of 16°C (60°F)
- Coffee plants prefer a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Can also be grown in a warm greenhouse where bean production is likely to be stronger
