Psychotria ligustrifolia, the Bahama wild coffee, is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas.
Bahama wild coffee has strong disease resistance and is typically not susceptible to diseases. When it comes to care, this species is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors, it needs only occasional watering, and larger specimens generally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Bahama wild coffee is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or a deck, and does not demand much prior plant-care experience.
How to keep Psychotria Ligustrifolia.
Light
Bahama wild coffee is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate both full sun and full shade, showing its versatile, hardy nature.
Temperature
Bahama wild coffee is fairly adaptable to temperature, able to withstand higher heat and broad temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, care should be taken with watering and providing adequate shade to prevent sunburn. Conversely, Bahama wild coffee is relatively intolerant of low temperatures. While it can endure a certain amount of cold, very cold conditions can result in frost damage.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer to your Bahama wild coffee in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased tolerance to challenging conditions, and enhanced resistance to pests and diseases. Keep a consistent fertilization routine for your Bahama wild coffee to maintain vibrant, richly colored foliage and a lush look.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m to 3.96 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.91 m to 2.13 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Bahamas, Cuba
Other names.
