Although the coffee plant is quite easy to care for, it still won't forgive its owner for every care mistake. She may react with brown or yellow leaves when she doesn't feel well.
Why does my coffee plant have brown leaves and how do I save them?
Brown leaves on coffee plants can be caused by too much watering, too little light, sunburn, low humidity or pest infestation. To save the plant, choose a bright location, remove root rot and reduce watering.
The most common mistakes are incorrect care and/or a location that is too dark. The coffee plant needs a lot of light all year round, even in winter. A daylight lamp (€26.00 on Amazon) can replace missing daylight. The coffee plant is often watered too much. However, a (severe) infestation with pests is also possible. Spider mites in particular tend to appear on the coffee plant.
Sunburn is also a possible reason for brown leaves or brown spots on the leaves. So slowly get your coffee plant used to the midday sun. Young plants may feel more comfortable in light shade than in a sunny location.
Causes of brown leaves on the coffee plant:
- watered too much
- too little light
- Sunburn
- too low humidity
- possibly infestation with pests
Can I still save my coffee plant?
To save your coffee plant, you should act immediately if you notice discoloration of the leaves. Place the Coffea arabica in a bright place where it is protected from drafts. Check the soil for moisture.
If the soil is wet, you should repot your coffee plant immediately. Be sure to remove all rotten, brownish and soft root parts. Reduce the amount of watering in the near future until the coffee plant has recovered.
Tip
The quicker you react to brown leaves, the easier it is to save the coffee plant.
