Robusta Coffee

Coffea canephora, Rubiaceae

Zones

10b–13b

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mung BeanVigna radiata

Nitrogen Fixation

MoringaMoringa oleifera

Shade ProvisionNutrient AccumulationWind Protection

BaobabAdansonia digitata

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Arabica CoffeeCoffea arabica

Both coffee species compete for resources and may exhibit allelopathic effects when grown together

Lemon EucalyptusEucalyptus citriodora

Lemon eucalyptus competes for water and releases allelopathic compounds harmful to coffee

ShallotAllium cepa var. aggregatum

Robusta coffee allelopathic compounds can suppress shallot bulb development

Blue Gum EucalyptusEucalyptus globulus

Blue gum eucalyptus competes for resources and releases compounds inhibiting coffee growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Robusta Coffee grow in?

Robusta Coffee grows in USDA hardiness zones 10b through 13b.

What are good companion plants for Robusta Coffee?

Good companions for Robusta Coffee include Mung Bean, Moringa, Baobab.

Design guilds with Robusta Coffee and see companion relationships visually.

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