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Coffea arabica — 12cm
Arabian Coffee Plant

Coffea arabica

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12cm £8.99

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Description

Coffea arabica makes a fun, compact indoor plant with glossy, dark green, wavy-edged leaves held on upright stems. The foliage is dense and lustrous, and in the right conditions it produces clusters of small, intensely fragrant white flowers followed by green berries that ripen to red. Do not expect a meaningful harvest indoors, but the fragrance alone is worth it. It is a neat, well-behaved grower that fits into a bright room without taking over.

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How to care for Arabian Coffee Plant

Set me near a bright window, out of direct sun and water me little and often so I stay evenly moist.

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What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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About Arabian Coffee Plant

Coffea arabica is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering often enough to keep the compost evenly moist, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 13°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Kitchen Bathroom

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Keep evenly moist

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Needs high humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity.

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Temperature

Keep above 13°C · Happy at normal room temperature

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Jungle Potting Mix provides a well-draining, peat-free blend that suits coffee plants well. Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Growth habit

Upright →Bushy →

Plant type

Foliage houseplant →Citrus/Fruiting

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Native to the highland forests of Ethiopia and South Sudan, Coffea arabica grows as an understorey shrub in warm, humid, shaded conditions at elevations between 1,000 and 2,000 metres.

Also known as

Coffea arabica

Genus

Araucaria
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

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Rated by real customers

Customers consistently praised this coffee plant as "healthy" and "vibrant" with "beautiful shiny leaves." The packaging receives exceptional marks with shoppers noting plants arrive "in perfect condition" and "extremely well packaged." Quick delivery even to remote locations. One customer suggested adding care instruction labels.

  • Plant is very healthy looking and vibrant. Arrived packaged so securely.
  • Absolutely stunning specimen. Beautiful shiny leaves. Very happy.
  • Received a very healthy coffee plant. Packaging was very good.
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Andrea H.
Great service

Plant arrived on time, well packaged and ready for winter. This was my first order, it wont be my last.

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Jason (United Kingdom)
12cm

Received a very healthy coffee plant. Packaging was very good the plant arrived in perfect condition. I would recommend and use this company again.

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Jacqueline

Gorgeous plant really happy with my purchase. Well packaged no damage.

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Suzanne

Lovely healthy plant, very well wrapped thank you.

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Joanne S.
Beautiful

I love it. A lovely healthy plant

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Natalie T.
Gorgeous and healthy

Plant is very healthy looking and vibrant. Arrived packaged so securely i had trouble releasing it from its protective prison! But very very happy with it

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Jayne W.
Perfect plants every time

Another fabulous delivery of very healthy plants, always quick delivery even to the west coast of Scotland. Will definitely purchase from you again.

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Sakile S.
Lovely plant

Came in perfect condition can’t wait to see it grow

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Kamila

Delivered perfectly packaged, no damage to the plant. Lovely healthy plant in my collection.
There are may more on my wish list for future purchases.
The only thing I’d love to see is adding a small label with care instructions, as I have so many plants I keep forgeting how to give them best care.

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Kamila

Delivered perfectly packaged, no damage to the plant. Lovely healthy plant in my collection.
There are may more on my wish list for future purchases.
The only thing I’d love to see is adding a small label with care instructions, as I have so many plants I keep forgeting how to give them best care.

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Tayla S.
Beautiful!!!

Perfect plant, lovely and healthy, extremely well packaged and I am overjoyed to be adding this particular plant back into my collection after losing my last one to thrips after many years.

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Bethany D.
Perfect coffee plant!

I once tried to grow a baby coffee plant and failed horribly… this guy lifted my spirits, came in perfect condition, and looks amazing! I love it so much!

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Steven D.
Beautiful

Absolutely stunning specimen. Beautiful shiny leaves. Very happy.
Well packaged as always. Thanks GT

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Charlotte K.
Excellent plants, perfect condition

The plants arrived perfectly packaged and in beautiful condition - a chance to get some wish-list plants and to find some new temptations!

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Liz T.
Of course I needed this!!!

Arrived ahead of time and in lovely condition. Now just have to find a space!

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Viktoria M.
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Samantha T.
Lovely healthy plant which is

Lovely healthy plant which is a gift for a friend. Very pleased.

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Emma V.
Perfect as always. Everything was

Perfect as always. Everything was delivered in great condition, as described, and well packaged.

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