Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Arusha, Caturra, Charrieriana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs high amount of water, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Half strength liquid fertilizer every other week, Weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Asthma, Headache, Migraines, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Beans
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Cosmetics, Used as an ingredient in coffee, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Alpine, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
COFFEA arabica
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Arabian Coffee plant
In Hindi
desert broom
Arabian Coffee Plant
In German
Wüste Besen
Arabian Kaffeepflanze
In French
desert broom
Arabian Usine Café
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Planta del café Arábiga
In Greek
desert broom
Ο αραβικός καφές Φυτών
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Planta do café Arábica
In Polish
desert broom
Arabian Coffee roślin
In Latin
desert broom
Planta Arabs Coffee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee
Season and care of Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arabian Coffee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arabian Coffee is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arabian Coffee is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee Physical Information
Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Arabian Coffee height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Arabian Coffee flower color: White
- Arabian Coffee leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee
Care of Desert Broom and Arabian Coffee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arabian Coffee pruning is done Pinching, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arabian Coffee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.