The easy-care coffee plant grows quite slowly, but can reach a considerable size. You may then no longer be able to offer her the necessary space. Then you can definitely cut back this houseplant.

If the coffee plant gets too big, it can easily be cut back

Do I have to cut my coffee plant regularly?

The coffee plant does not need regular pruning to stay healthy. However, pruning wisely can give your coffee bush a desired shape or encourage it to branch. The coffee plant is quite tolerant of pruning. Ideally, you prune the plant in the spring before it sprout again.

What do I do if my coffee bush gets too big?

Although the coffee plant grows rather slowly, at some point it may be too big for your living room. Then you can definitely cut back this houseplant. Even if you are not squeamish about it, the coffee plant will survive the pruning well. Cut off diseased or dry shoots first. Then prune your coffee bush so that it has a respectable shape.

Can I take cuttings from my coffee bush?

The propagation of the coffee bush is a rather lengthy affair. The seeds germinate after about four weeks. Growing cuttings is a little quicker, but that still takes a lot of time.

If you plan to cut back your coffee plant, then you can certainly use part of the clippings for cuttings. Find the most beautiful shoot tips for this. You should have a few leaves. In a pot with soil at around 25 °C, roots will have formed after some time.

At lower room temperatures, use a mini greenhouse or clear film to grow over the growing pots (€16.68). Ensure adequate humidity and regularly air the cuttings.

The essentials in brief:

  • no annual pruning necessary
  • only use clean and sharp cutting tools
  • strong pruning possible
  • Use clippings for cuttings
  • cut cuttings separately if necessary
  • best pruned in spring
  • regularly remove diseased and dry shoots

tips

The most beautiful cut shoot tips can be used as cuttings. You will soon have a small "coffee plantation".

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Vegetable garden