{"product_id":"kaffetrae-coffea-arabica-caturra-fro-10-stk","title":"Dwarf Coffee Tree (Coffea arabica \"Caturra\") | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCoffea arabica \"Caturra\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dværgkaffe, dværg kaffetræ, dværg kaffeplante, ægte dværgkaffe\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf coffea arabica, arabic dwarf coffee\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Grow your own coffee without needing much space!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eCoffea arabica ‘Caturra’\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact and low-growing variant of the classic coffee species \u003cem data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eCoffea arabica\u003c\/em\u003e. The variety was originally discovered in Brazil in the early 1900s as a natural mutation of the traditional Bourbon coffee and has since become popular in many coffee-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eWhat particularly characterizes ‘Caturra’ is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"809\"\u003emore compact and bushy growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, shorter internodes, and denser leaf arrangement. This makes the plant particularly suitable for cultivation in pots and smaller spaces. The foliage is glossy, dark green, and decorative, and the plant eventually develops small, white flowers with an intense fragrance reminiscent of jasmine. It is said that it can begin to bloom at a height of just 30 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eAfter flowering, red coffee cherries can form, which contain the well-known coffee beans. In nature and on coffee plantations, the variety is valued for its good productivity and relatively compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eCoffea arabica ‘Caturra’\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003ebright location with light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, as coffee plants naturally grow in forest environments with filtered light. It prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003ehumus-rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eeven watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003estable temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eThe plant is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003enot frost tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Denmark, it is grown as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eindoor or potted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it can be placed outdoors during the summer and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e12–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eThe compact growth makes ‘Caturra’ particularly suitable for container culture, and the plant can easily be kept in shape through light pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eCoffee seeds quickly lose their viability and should therefore be sown \u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eas fresh as possible\u003c\/strong\u003e. For best results, it is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003esoak the seeds in lukewarm water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003esow in a light, humus-rich, and well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003emaintain a temperature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003ekeep the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eGermination typically occurs after \u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e4–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, but can take longer. The young plants grow slowly at first and gradually develop their characteristic bushy shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eCoffea arabica ‘Caturra’\u003c\/em\u003e is a well-known coffee variety in coffee production, but in container culture, it is grown primarily as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eornamental and collector plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact growth makes it particularly attractive for those who wish to grow a coffee plant at home without needing a large tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eAlthough seedlings rarely reach full coffee production in a pot, it is a fascinating experience to grow your own coffee plant from scratch and follow its development from germination to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eCoffea arabica ‘Caturra’\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for plant enthusiasts who want a compact and decorative coffee plant with great botanical and cultural history – perfect for cultivation in a pot or conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3105\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kaffetrae-coffea-arabica-fro-10-stk?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=kaffe\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Frø af Kaffetræ (Coffea arabica)\"\u003e- Also available in a non-dwarf version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54003924238604,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/CoffeaarabicaCaturrafrugt.jpg?v=1739182888","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/kaffetrae-coffea-arabica-caturra-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}