How to propagate a coffee plant

The coffee plant – officially called Coffea Arabica – is an elegant green houseplant that's surprisingly easy to propagate. It looks a bit like a Ficus Green Kinky, but with its own unique charm. After a few years, it can even grow small coffee beans.

Fancy growing your own coffee plants? It's simple. With a few easy steps and a bit of patience, you'll have new plants before you know it.

Rinse your knife or scissors with hot water and a bit of soap. Then use disinfectant or alcohol to remove any bacteria or fungi.

Cut one or more stems of at least fifteen centimetres. Not every cutting will root, so taking a few increases your chances of success.

Fill a pot with fresh soil and place the cuttings inside. Wrap a plastic sandwich bag over the pot to create a mini greenhouse. This keeps the humidity high and encourages root growth.

Put the pot in a warm and bright spot, out of direct sunlight. Water every two weeks and mist the leaves regularly.

Once the roots are around five to ten centimetres long, you can remove the plastic and move each cutting to its own pot.

• When: spring or summer is best
• Light: bright, indirect light
• Water: light watering every two weeks
• Humidity: mist the leaves regularly
• Tip: take several cuttings for better results

Yes, but it takes a few years and ideal conditions. The beans are mainly decorative – you probably won’t brew your own espresso.

These tips are based on our own experience with propagating. All methods are tested in our plant nursery and work well for beginners too.

Want to explore more propagation tips? Check out our other step-by-step plant guides.