Arabica Coffee
Coffea arabica, Rubiaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
6 – 6.5
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Fig trees compete with coffee for resources and provide too much shade for optimal coffee production
Robusta CoffeeCoffea canephoraBoth coffee species compete for resources and may exhibit allelopathic effects when grown together
GarlicAllium sativumCoffee plants produce compounds that can inhibit allium growth in close proximity
RampsAllium tricoccumRamps require cool, moist forest conditions incompatible with coffee's tropical requirements
FigFicus caricaFig trees compete with coffee for resources and provide too much shade for optimal coffee production
Brown Turkey FigFicus caricaFig trees compete with coffee for resources and provide too much shade for optimal coffee production
Kadota FigFicus caricaFig trees compete with coffee for resources and provide too much shade for optimal coffee production
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Arabica Coffee grow in?
Arabica Coffee grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Arabica Coffee?
Good companions for Arabica Coffee include Chickpea, Mung Bean, Adzuki Bean, Mangium Acacia, Sydney Golden Wattle.
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