Lively Root Coffee Plant

While the plant can produce coffee berries, it is primarily grown as an ornamental houseplant. It typically takes several years for a mature plant to flower and fruit, and home conditions rarely provide the specific environment needed for a harvestable yield.

To keep humidity above 50%, you can place the plant on a pebble tray filled with water, group it with other houseplants to create a microclimate, or use a humidifier nearby. Misting the leaves occasionally can also help, but it is not a substitute for consistent ambient humidity.

No, the Coffee Plant is toxic to both cats and dogs. It is best to keep this plant in a room or on a high shelf that is inaccessible to your pets.

The Coffee Plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid placing it in direct, harsh sunlight, which can scorch the glossy leaves, or in low-light corners, which will stunt its growth.

You should plan to repot your plant once a year. When repotting, choose a container that is approximately two inches larger in diameter than the current pot and use a well-draining potting mix amended with perlite.

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer biweekly during the active growing season, which typically spans spring through summer. Cease fertilization during the winter months when the plant's growth naturally slows down.