Coffee Plant ‘Orange Bourbon’ (Coffea arabica 'Orange Bourbon')
Best indoor fruiting plant for home gardeners seeking unique coffee harvests.
Experience the unique 'Orange Bourbon' Coffee Plant, a cherished heritage variety of Coffea arabica, perfect for home cultivation. This special cultivar is renowned for its striking orange fruit and the superior quality of coffee it yields. It grows into an attractive, bushy tree, producing abundant large, round cherries. An ideal choice for an indoor fruiting plant, it delights with fragrant white blossoms that mature into shiny orange fruit, concealing the precious coffee beans within.
$18.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Pot Size
2.5
/ "
Who it's for
- Interior decorators seeking lush, fragrant tropical greenery
- Home baristas craving a unique, high-quality bean harvest
- Collectors looking for rare, conversation-starting botanical specimens
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners without specialized climate-controlled indoor spaces
- Impatient growers expecting immediate or high-volume fruit yields
- Busy plant owners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant greenery
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Appeal
Fragrant blossoms and vibrant orange fruit create a stunning indoor display.
Cultivation Difficulty
Requires consistent warmth and specific light conditions for successful fruit production.
Yield Potential
Produces abundant cherries once the tree reaches maturity in home environments.
Indoor Adaptability
Compact growth habit makes it well-suited for container gardening indoors.
Bean Quality
Heritage genetics deliver a superior flavor profile for home-grown coffee.
Growth Rate
Steady development requires patience before the first harvest is ready.
Key Specs
Pot Size
2.5"
SKU
R9412-2
Mature Height
3-5' (up to 60 inches)
Minimum Indoor Temperature
55°F
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zone
10
Features
- Prized heritage coffee variety
- Produces distinctive orange fruit
- Yields high-quality coffee beans
- Develops into a bushy tree
- Ideal for indoor fruiting
- Features fragrant white flowers
- Produces large, round coffee cherries
What customers say
Customers express overwhelming satisfaction with Logee's 'Orange Bourbon' coffee plant, focusing primarily on exceptional initial quality and cultivar rarity. Buyers consistently report receiving robust, healthy specimens that arrive well rooted and undamaged due to excellent protective packaging. The premium price is viewed as justified by the high genetic stock and the value of acquiring a hard-to-find specialty variety. Enthusiasts appreciate receiving a true to name, vigorous plant, leading to successful acclimatization and strong recommendations among serious collectors who prioritize authenticity and plant health.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Orange Bourbon is well-suited for indoor cultivation. It thrives in bright, sunny spots and will reach a manageable height of 3 to 5 feet, making it an excellent choice for a sunroom or a bright window.
To encourage flowering and fruit production, this plant requires full to partial sun. Placing it in a location that receives several hours of direct sunlight daily is essential for the best results.
This variety is sensitive to cold and requires a minimum indoor temperature of 55°F. If you keep your plant outdoors during the warmer months, be sure to bring it inside well before temperatures drop.
The plant typically blooms with fragrant white flowers during the spring and summer months. Once pollinated, these flowers develop into large, round cherries that eventually ripen to a striking orange color.
Yes, it is a prized heritage variety of Coffea arabica. It is specifically distinguished by its unique, bright orange fruit and is highly regarded for the superior quality of the coffee beans it produces.
When mature, the Orange Bourbon typically grows into a bushy tree reaching between 3 and 5 feet in height. Its compact, bushy habit makes it easier to manage in an indoor space compared to larger coffee species.
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