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With the right care and patience, mature plants may produce delicate, fragrant white flowers followed by decorative red coffee cherries containing real Coffea arabica beans, making it as fascinating as it is attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy, rich dark green oval leaves with gently wavy margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, upright and bushy evergreen growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, indirect light loving and adaptable to a range of indoor environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature plants may produce fragrant white flowers and red coffee cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely recognised as an air-purifying houseplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and suitable for beginner plant owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived and rewarding with the right care and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA distinctive and memorable gift for coffee lovers and plant enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in bright, indirect light. Ideal for bright rooms, windowsills, living rooms, kitchens, offices and bedrooms. Avoid harsh or prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch the glossy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the compost consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch or upper layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings, and reduce watering slightly during winter. Avoid allowing the roots to remain in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity. Mist the foliage regularly or place the pot on a pebble tray to help maintain suitable humidity, particularly in centrally heated homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining compost mix, with perlite or grit if required, to improve aeration and help prevent root problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers warm indoor temperatures of approximately 16–24°C. 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