Plant watering guide › Houseplants
How often to water a coffee plant
Coffea arabica
Spring–autumn 7 days
Winter 11 days
In a bright room, water your coffee plant about every 7 days from spring to autumn and every 11 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 7 days | every 9 days |
| November and March | every 9 days | every 11 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 11 days | every 14 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a coffee plant. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Bright room (behind a sheer curtain)
Bright indirect light
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Keep it above 10°C in winter
Tips for your coffee plant
- Glossy leaves mean a happy coffee plant
- Water when the top is dry; it wilts if too dry
- Misting helps keep pests away
- After a few years it may flower and fruit
Trellis
Add your coffee plant and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 7 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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