Coffea canephora COFFEE ROBUSTA (10 seeds)

Robusta coffee, or Coffea canephora, is native to Africa and belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
It exists in the wild in Uganda and Guinea.
It is a tropical shrub reaching 2 to 4 meters in height, typically grown in partial shade.

Its flowers are white and highly fragrant; the fruits are red and contain the seed.

Robusta coffee seeds are aromatic, gray, shaped like a half-shell with a small slit in the middle, and range from 8 to 9 millimeters in length.

Uses:

A Champion of Tropical Productivity:

Coffea canephora is an exceptional exotic shrub, world-renowned for its generous yield and the harvest of its famous robusta coffee beans.
Once traditionally roasted, its seeds develop a bold body and intense aromas that appeal to enthusiasts of characterful beverages.

An Exotic Ornamental Plant for Interiors and Greenhouses:

Beyond its agricultural qualities, this robust coffee plant stands out as a rare ornamental species, ideal for adding a lush tropical touch to your living spaces.
Its glossy leaves and elegant habit make it a top choice for enhancing a conservatory, a warm greenhouse, or a bright living room.

The Ideal Ally for Amateur Gardeners and Bonsai Creators:

Thanks to the great vigor of its root system and its compact silhouette, this variety is particularly well-suited for creating unique indoor bonsais.
Much more heat- and disease-resistant than its cousin, the Arabica, this vigorous shrub remains very easy to cultivate for all enthusiasts.

Germination and Sowing:

• The best time to sow Robusta coffee is during the months of June and July, when nighttime temperatures are warm enough.
• Soak the seeds for 24 hours in warm water. Sow them in moist peat pots.
• Cover with one centimeter of substrate.
• Press the soil down manually. Water the culture delicately using a spray bottle.
• Finally, place the culture in a location where the temperature will remain constant between 27°C and 30°C.
• Germination generally occurs 3 to 6 weeks after sowing.

Easy to cultivate; requires partial shade in mild climates or indoors.
Very beautiful, fragrant white flowering.
Open-pollinated, untreated seeds.