Although the coffee plant is easy to care for, it is unfortunately not hardy. However, in the right location and with the right care, it will get through the winter well. However, you should bring the plant to its winter quarters early.
How can the coffee plant be overwintered?
In order to overwinter the coffee plant successfully, it should be moved to a bright and warm winter quarters (15-22 °C), watered sparingly and not fertilized until spring. If the humidity is low, it can be sprayed occasionally with lime-free water.
What does a suitable winter quarters for the coffee plant look like?
Even in winter, the coffee plant needs warmth and light, so temperatures in the winter quarters should be between 15 °C and 22 °C and it should be as bright as possible. Limit watering and do not fertilize the plant until spring. The humidity should not be too low; occasional spraying with lime-free water can be helpful here.
The most important winter tips:
- choose bright and sufficiently warm winter quarters
- water only a little
- do not fertilize until spring
- spray occasionally when humidity is low
Tip
As soon as the temperatures drop below 15 °C at night, take your coffee plant to its winter quarters.
