Wild Coffee (Psychotria Nervosa) is a perennial shrub in the Rubiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Psychotria nervosa is a shade-tolerant, medium-sized evergreen shrub native to Florida and the West Indies, known for its glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries resembling coffee beans.

Wild Coffee

Wild Coffee

Psychotria Nervosa

Psychotria nervosa is a shade-tolerant, medium-sized evergreen shrub native to Florida and the West Indies, known for its glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries resembling coffee beans.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, wildlife attractant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Wild Coffee

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rubiaceae
Genus:Psychotria