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title: "Can I give coffee ground waste to acid-loving plants? I have an…"
description: "Can I give coffee ground waste to acid-loving plants? I have an espresso machine at home and produce a lot of coffee ground waste every week. I’m thinking…"
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# Can I give coffee ground waste to acid-loving plants? I have an…

_Lagt ut av Sophie den 2024-05-23_

Can I give coffee ground waste to acid-loving plants?

I have an espresso machine at home and produce a lot of coffee ground waste every week. I’m thinking re-purpose them. Been told they contain acidity and can be used on plants

I have hydrangeas and a few other plants marked as acid-soil loving by planta. Can I scatter dryer up coffee ground waste directly to soil of these plants, or better off just water with coffee ground soaked water?

Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks:)

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## 4 kommentarer

### NewerHorizons777 kommenterte den 2024-05-23

I’ve always been told that coffee grounds are really good for plants. Nitrogen is a major component of most fertilizers, and it is essential for photosynthesis and therefore plant growth.

#### Bay Area Plant Mom svarte den 2024-05-24

and have you ever tried pouring a bottle of fertilizer on one plant? too much of anything is bad. plants (especially during flowering stage) CANNOT tolerate high levels of nitrogen, you’ll get cool foliage at a price of root growth and any possible flower formation. once you reach your pollinating stage you’ll realize flowers are kinda important.

#### NewerHorizons777 svarte den 2024-05-24

That’s not what I’m saying. Too much of anything will be bad for a plant, but I saying that small amounts of coffee grounds, like dilute and small doses of fertilizer, can be beneficial for a plant at most stages. Of course, do anything with caution and deliberation.

### ila kommenterte den 2024-05-24

i’ve heard it’s helpful for acid loving plants too! obviously just start slow

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