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- Q.Arabica Coffee Plant Care - I have acquired caring for an indoor unhealthy arabica coffee plant. Its overgrown and has only had occasional watering ...
- Q.Coffee - Hi I have an Azalea outside in the ground can I give it my leftover brewed coffee.If so do I ...
- Q.Lighting For Growing Coffee Trees Indoors - Hello, If I were to buy a lighting setup for growing a coffee tree indoors, how much output will I need ...
- Q.Coffee Plant - I've had a coffee plant for about a year. It's outside under dappled shade most of the year, except ...
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- Q.Coffee Plant - I am growing coffee plant in Naples,fl. I have 2 plants in a big plastic well drained container. i feed ...
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Deanut on
October 12, 2017
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525Q.Arabica Coffee plant care
I have acquired caring for an indoor unhealthy arabica coffee plant. Its overgrown and has only had occasional watering for years. It is roughly 6 years old and was re-potted last winter. It is positioned near a window during warmer months and away from the window in colder months. Im certain it needs trimming and pinching as well as feeding. Being that this is October in northern Colorado, Im not sure when or where to begin to help this guy. Can you help me with a plan of action?
- Answered by
Deanut on
October 12, 2017A.Sorry for duplicate pics! There are only supposed to be two different ones.
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Chris Valenzuela on
December 1, 2017
Stockton CaliforniaQ.Coffee
Hi I have an Azalea outside in the ground can I give it my leftover brewed coffee.If so do I Dilute?
Answered by
DLarum on
December 2, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Acid loving plants like azaleas can benefit from some coffee as a fertilizer. These articles should help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/diluted-coffee-for-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/coffee-grounds-gardening.htm
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February 26, 2018Q.Lighting for growing coffee trees indoors
Hello, If I were to buy a lighting setup for growing a coffee tree indoors, how much output will I need for a LED grow light? How far above the tree will it need to be. For me I know it needs to be a boom style. I live in NW Indiana near Chicago. I have no south facing windows. Brett Rhoades
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 3, 2018A.About 3,000-4,000 lumens would be good, but people have success with various different setups. LED lights stay cool, so they don't need to be very far from the tree. It is also a good idea to bring your coffee tree outdoors during the warm parts of the year to give it extra light. When outdoors, it should be in partial shade, and you should transition it outdoors gradually.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/coffee/growing-coffee-plants-indoors.htm
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March 17, 2018Q.Coffee Plant
I've had a coffee plant for about a year. It's outside under dappled shade most of the year, except if frost is predicted. What is causing dark blotches on the leaves and a bit of yellowing of the veins? I'm told water with a high mineral content will cause leaching of nutrients and therefore I've been watering with reverse osmosis water and rainwater when available, using very small amounts of Miracle Grow when watering. What am I doing wrong? I can email a photo of the potted plant, but unable to with only this format of communication. I'd appreciate any information you can offer. What kind of fertilizer is best? How often? I have well water, full of minerals and not considered best, that it's more of an acid-loving plant. Any suggestions? Thank you, Gloria Warren 760-749-1113
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 20, 2018A.A bright filtered sunlit area is good for a Coffee plant, soil should be moist, but not soggy.
Nighttime temperatures should be above 60 degrees F, or move the plant indoors.
During the active growing months you can fertilize with a liquid plant fertilizer at half strength, every other week.Make sure to avoid overhead watering, this can cause leaf spot fungus and disease.
Make sure the plant has air circulation to help avoid fungus diseases.
These links have more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/coffee/growing-coffee-plants-indoors.htm
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Harris on
April 4, 2018
Seneca, SC 29672Q.coffee beans
What color should the beans be when I pick them from my coffee plant before I roast them
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 4, 2018
Certified ExpertA.They can be anywhere from green to white with a touch of tan. The more mature, the less green they will be.
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April 16, 2018Q.What plant is the best to grow in a place with no sunlight
My friend wants to get a plant but her problem is that there's no sunlight in her apartment because she's closed off with other buildings. Is there a plant that she can grow without sunlight?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 16, 2018
Certified ExpertA.There are plants that will tolerate a very small amount of light, but none that will grow without. You can try growing a small coffee tree, as they are deep shade plants, and will do well with little care. Plus they produce coffee, which you can roast yourself... This article will give you an idea of some shade tolerant plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/indoor-plants-for-shade.htm
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Anonymous on
June 19, 2018Q.Coffee plant
I am growing coffee plant in Naples,fl. I have 2 plants in a big plastic well drained container. i feed orchard food once a month. it is doing good except the leaves tune yello and brown. any suggestions to improve the growth?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2018A.This looks like Leaf Chlorosis.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htmWas this answer useful?00
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