There are many coffee fans all over the world, it invigorates, cheers us up, drives out sleep in the mornings and gives fresh strength for new achievements. The birthplace of the plant, from the fruits of which a fragrant drink is obtained, is hot Ethiopia. In addition to Africa, it is cultivated in South America (in Brazil), Sri Lanka and India.
Surprisingly, Arabica coffee is an indoor plant, it is quite possible to grow it at home. In nature, evergreen trees and shrubs, which are part of the Marenova family, have forty species. Their leaves are dense and leathery, white flowers are collected in inflorescences of a false umbrella. The ripened fruits are red, they have a sweet and sour flesh and two seeds, the length of which is from eight to thirteen millimeters. The taste is most appreciated coffee arabica. A houseplant, a photo of which is placed in the article, has decorative value. With success, it can be cultivated both in the greenhouse and in a city apartment. The tree begins to bear fruit in the third year, and gives the maximum yield in six to seven years.
To plant a plant, you need to prepare the soil. Air and moisture must easily penetrate into it. It consists of leaf, greenhouse, river sand and peat, in proportions of 3 x 2 x 1 x 1, respectively. To prevent acidification of the earth, pieces of charcoal are placed at the bottom of the pot and must be drained. Since the root system of the plant goes deep, then the pot will need a high one. A guest from hot countries, an Arabica coffee houseplant, care requires appropriate. It does not tolerate direct sunlight, since in nature in tropical latitudes these species grow, shaded by taller trees. It is better to place a pot with a seedling in a room that is bright and well ventilated, but drafts should be avoided. The temperature in the room should vary from 22 to 25 degrees in the summer, and in winter - at least fifteen. It is not necessary to rearrange the plant so that its roots are always warm, even with the advent of cold weather, it is enough to put it on a wooden stand.
Arabica loves moisture, indoor plants should be watered especially abundantly in summer, and more moderately in winter. Water is used only soft, settled. It is necessary to maintain soil moisture. During the growth period of the tree, it is recommended to spray it from the spray gun. This contributes to a better development of the buds and makes its appearance more beautiful. But during the appearance of flowers, this operation should be discarded. They can fade from moisture. Its delicate, jasmine-like inflorescences adorn the plant for only a couple of days. It takes a long time to ripen the fruit: from six to eight months. Transplant young trees every year in the spring, older specimens - every 2-3 years. Arabica coffee is quite easy to propagate, a houseplant can be sown with seeds or use the vegetative method. Cuttings bloom at the same time as rooting and completely preserve the quality of the mother plant. When a seedling grows, it should be fed with fertilizers that are intended for indoor plants.