🌿 Wild Coffee
Psychotria nervosa
A Florida native understory shrub with glossy, deeply veined leaves and clusters of bright red berries that bring color and wildlife to shaded gardens year-round.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Hammocks and shaded understories throughout Florida
☀️ Light: Partial shade to full shade
💧 Water: Regular water while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature
📏 Size: Reaches 6 to 10 feet tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Small white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red berries in fall and winter
🌱 Landscape Use: Ideal for shaded understory plantings, native gardens, hedges, and wildlife habitats
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, then feed with Espoma Plant-Tone to keep foliage lush and green.