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11 Houseplants That Love Coffee Grounds | Soil To Sow
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Jun 16, 2025
Got leftover coffee grounds? Don’t toss them—your houseplants might be craving that brew just as much as you are! In this video, we’re diving into 11 houseplants that absolutely love coffee grounds, and how to use them the right way to boost growth, enhance color, and keep your plants thriving. From Azaleas and African Violets to Snake Plants and Jade, we’re covering the benefits, tips, and do’s & don’ts of this natural plant hack. Perfect for plant lovers, beginners, and coffee addicts alike. Inside the video: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Azaleas 1:31 African Violets 2:30 Bromeliads 3:36 Peace Lilies 4:33 Philodendrons 5:28 Miniature Roses 6:26 Snake Plants 7:22 Cactus 8:18 Spider Plants 9:13 Aloe Vera 10:14 Jade Plants 11:07 Ending 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more plant care tips every week! 👇 Drop your favorite coffee-loving plant in the comments below!
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okay real talk I used to throw out my
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coffee grounds like everyone else But
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one day I wondered what if my plants
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want a little morning brew too turns out
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coffee grounds aren't just for keeping
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us awake Some of your favorite house
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plants love this stuff So if you've got
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a coffee habit and a plant habit stick
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around cuz I'm showing you 11 house
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plants that actually enjoy your
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leftovers And hey no compost bin needed
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Just grab your mug and let's feed those
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leaves
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Aelas are absolutely stunning but they
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can be a little dramatic when it comes
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to soil They need it slightly acidic or
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they start acting up That's where coffee
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grounds come in since they're naturally
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acidic and give aelas exactly what
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they're craving I never just dump the
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ground straight in though I let them dry
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out then mix a small amount into the top
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soil or compost just enough to gently
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adjust the pH Ever since I started doing
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this my aelas have been thriving The
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leaves are greener the blooms are
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brighter and they last way longer A
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light sprinkle every couple of weeks is
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all it takes I just work it into the top
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soil and water like normal Aelas will
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let you know quick if they're unhappy
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But give them that little boost of
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coffee and they'll bloom like they're in
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a flower show It's honestly become part
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of my morning ritual Coffee for me
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coffee for the plant Just don't overdo
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it too much can mess with drainage but
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used the right way coffee grounds are a
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total cheat code for happy Aelas
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African violets are one of those plants
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that look delicate but they've got some
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strong opinions especially about their
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soil They like it slightly acidic and
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that's where used coffee grounds come in
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handy I usually mix a small pinch of dry
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grounds into the soil or even brew a
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weak coffee tea to water them with once
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in a while The results way healthier
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leaves deeper green color and way more
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frequent blooming These little guys love
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consistency and coffee grounds help
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maintain that sweet spot in the pH
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without shocking the plant I don't go
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overboard just a little bit every couple
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of weeks Keeps them happy I've noticed
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they respond pretty fast too Like within
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a few weeks the flowers are fuller and
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the whole plant looks perkier It's a
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super easy way to reuse something you'd
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normally toss out And honestly it feels
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like a win-win Just like with anything
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moderation is key to much and you risk
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compacting the soil But done right
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African violets really do bloom better
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with a touch of coffee in their routine
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Bromemilads are some of the coolest
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looking house plants kind of tropical
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kind of futuristic and they're
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surprisingly chill to take care of What
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most people don't know is that they
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actually enjoy slightly acidic soil
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which makes used coffee grounds a great
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little bonus for them I usually sprinkle
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a tiny bit into the soil mix every few
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weeks Nothing crazy just enough to keep
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the pH on their level Since bromeilads
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absorb water and nutrients through their
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central cup and roots I'm careful not to
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dump grounds directly into that cup just
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around the base in the soil is perfect
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Ever since I started adding coffee
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grounds into the mix I've noticed the
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colors stay brighter especially the reds
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and pinks and the leaves look more
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vibrant Overall they're slow growers but
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with the right soil conditions they're
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way more energetic and responsive It's
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honestly a super easy way to give them a
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little edge especially if you're already
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making coffee every morning Just go easy
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on it Too much can make the soil dense
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and these guys like a bit of airflow
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around their roots Used right coffee
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grounds are like a secret weapon for
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keeping bromelads bold and healthy
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Peace liies are the kind of plant that
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always looks elegant even when they're
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being a little dramatic about watering
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But when it comes to soil they love it
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slightly acidic which makes coffee
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grounds a perfect match I usually let
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the grounds dry out then mix a small
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pinch into the top layer of soil about
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once every couple of weeks Nothing too
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heavy Since I started doing this I've
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noticed the leaves stay darker and
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shinier and the white blooms last longer
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and look cleaner Peace liies are super
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sensitive to chemicals and
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overfertilizing So coffee grounds are a
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gentle organic way to give them a boost
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without stressing them out It also helps
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the soil hold just the right amount of
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moisture without getting too compact I
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always avoid piling the grounds on thick
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though Just a little mixed in or diluted
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in water does the trick Used right
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coffee grounds help keep peace liies
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thriving with those calm clean vibes
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they're known for Filidendrrons are some
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of the easiest house plants to keep
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happy but even the laid-back ones
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appreciate a little soil upgrade now and
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then They do best in slightly acidic
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conditions which makes used coffee
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grounds a nice natural way to give them
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a boost I usually dry the grounds out
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and mix a small amount into the potting
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soil just enough to enhance the mix
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without overloading it Since I started
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doing this I've seen richer green leaves
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and stronger new growth popping out more
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consistently These plants aren't super
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fussy but they definitely respond to
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better soil and the coffee grounds help
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feed the roots slowly over time It's a
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great way to recycle something you'd
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normally toss and turn it into a gentle
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fertilizer I keep it light once every
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couple of weeks And make sure the pot
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has good drainage so the soil doesn't
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get soggy When used right coffee grounds
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can help your filidendrin stay lush full
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and growing like it's always in its
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prime
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Miniature roses might be small in size
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but they've got big appetites especially
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when it comes to rich slightly acidic
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soil That's where used coffee grounds
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come in handy I like to mix a small
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amount of dried grounds into the soil or
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even blend them with compost before
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working it around the base of the plant
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It gives them a mild nitrogen boost and
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helps maintain the kind of pH they
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really thrive in Ever since I started
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using coffee grounds my miniature roses
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have been blooming more often and with
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deeper more vibrant colors The foliage
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also looks healthier and less prone to
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yellowing I don't go heavy Just a light
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sprinkle every few weeks is enough to
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keep things balanced without
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overwhelming the roots These little
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roses can be sensitive to overwatering
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and compacted soil So I always make sure
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the mix stays loose and well drained
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When done right coffee grounds can
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seriously step up your miniature rose
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game and keep those tiny blooms coming
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strong
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Snake plants are tough lowmaintenance
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and pretty much the definition of a
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beginner friendly house plant but even
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these guys benefit from a little extra
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love in the soil They prefer slightly
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acidic to neutral conditions So adding a
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small amount of used coffee grounds to
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their potting mix can actually give them
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a subtle nutrient boost without throwing
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off their groove I usually let the
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grounds dry out completely then mix just
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a pinch into the top soil every month or
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so It's not about fertilizing heavily
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just slowly improving the soil quality
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over time Since I started doing this the
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leaves on my snake plants have been
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growing taller and looking glossier with
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stronger variegation too They're super
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sensitive to overwatering so I'm careful
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not to let the grounds build up or hold
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too much moisture As long as the
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drainage is solid a little coffee can go
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a long way It's a simple loweffort trick
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that works really well for a plant that
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thrives on being mostly left alone
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Cactus plants are known for thriving on
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neglect but even these desert lovers
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appreciate a little soil upgrade now and
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then especially if it's something
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natural like coffee grounds While they
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prefer dry well- draining soil A small
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amount of dried and finely ground used
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coffee can help slightly acidify the mix
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and add a gentle touch of organic matter
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I use it sparingly like once every
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couple of months mixed into the potting
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mix or blended with coarse sand and
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perlite to keep the airflow strong Since
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I started doing this my cacti seem to
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hold their shape better and push out new
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growth a bit more steadily especially
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during the warmer months The key is to
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go super light too much and you risk
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holding moisture in the soil which cacti
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definitely don't like But when used in
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moderation coffee grounds give them a
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subtle nutritional edge without
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disrupting their dry rugged lifestyle
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It's a small change that adds up over
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time and the results speak for
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themselves
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Spider plants are pretty forgiving and
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bounce back from almost anything but
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they definitely perk up when the soil
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has a little extra nutrition They prefer
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slightly acidic to neutral soil which
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makes used coffee grounds a nice little
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bonus when used right I usually let the
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grounds dry out then mix a small amount
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into the top layer of soil about once a
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month just enough to give them a slow
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steady boost Since I started adding
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coffee grounds occasionally I've noticed
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stronger thicker leaves and faster
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growth especially when they're throwing
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out new baby plants It's an easy way to
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recycle something I'm already using
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everyday and the plants clearly respond
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well to it I make sure not to overdo it
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though too much can hold moisture and
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mess with the drainage which spider
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plants don't love But with a light hand
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coffee grounds help keep them growing
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full green and ready to send out those
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classic little plantlets like crazy Aloe
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vera is one of those plants that looks
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cool heals burns and barely asks for
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anything But even this low-key succulent
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can benefit from a little coffee ground
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magic Aloe prefers slightly acidic well-
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draining soil And when used carefully
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coffee grounds can help improve both the
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pH and nutrient content I dry the
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grounds out completely and mix a small
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amount into the soil blend maybe once
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every couple of months Just a pinch too
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much and you risk moisture buildup which
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aloe absolutely hates Since I started
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doing this the leaves have gotten
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thicker juicier and more vibrant in
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color It's a super simple way to reuse
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something I'd normally toss and aloe
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seems to appreciate the slow release of
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nitrogen As always with succulents
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drainage is everything So I keep the mix
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loose with plenty of sand or perlite
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When used sparingly coffee grounds give
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aloe vera a quiet little boost without
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disturbing its chill desert vibe
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Jade plants are classic no fuss
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succulents that can live forever if you
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treat them right And one thing they
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really respond to is slightly acidic
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well-balanced soil That's where used
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coffee grounds come in I dry them out
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completely and mix a tiny bit into the
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potting mix every couple of months Just
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enough to give a subtle nutrient kick
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without messing with the drainage Jade
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plants store a lot of water in their
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leaves So the last thing you want is
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soggy soil and that's why I always keep
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it light and airy with sand or perlite
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in the mix Since I started adding a
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touch of coffee I've noticed firmer
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shinier leaves and a bit more growth
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during the active season It's not a
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miracle grow trick but over time the
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plant just seems stronger and more
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vibrant As long as you go easy coffee
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grounds can quietly support your jade
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plant's slow and steady journey toward
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bonsai level greatness
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And that's a wrap 11 awesome house
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plants that actually love your leftover
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coffee grounds Just remember a little
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goes a long way Use it smart keep the
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soil happy and your plants will thank
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you with bigger blooms stronger leaves
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and steady growth If you found this
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helpful give it a like drop a comment
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with your favorite plant and I'll catch
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you in the next one
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