Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa) has interesting leaves that are about 6 inches long. The leaf veins are distinctly impressed on the upper leaf surface and you can find fine hairs on the underside of the leaves along the main mid-rib. The leaves and fruits are somewhat similar to the invasive coral ardisia (Ardisia crenata), but wild coffee grows larger and is less cold tolerant. Additionally, the leaves are opposite with entire margins, as opposed to coral ardisia's leaves which are alternate with scalloped margins.
Seminole Balsamo Care
Psychotria Nervosa
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9a - 11
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water on a regular basis but don't keep the plant overly wet. Shadier locations tend to stay moist longer so check to make sure water is adequate but not overdone.
Pruning
Trim lightly anytime to shape, and do a hard pruning if necessary for size in spring - late March or early April.
Fertilizer
Fertilize 3 times a year - in spring, summer, and autumn - with a quality granular fertilizer.
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Sunlight
These plants do well when grown in partial to full shade; leaves become yellowed and the plant will stay small if grown in an area with full sun.
Soil
Prefers an alkaline, well-drained soil
Popularity
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