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title: "Is it okay to use coffee grounds in the potting soil for house plants…"
description: "Is it okay to use coffee grounds in the potting soil for house plants or should I avoid?"
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author: "EllisM"
published: "2026-07-23T04:53:41.726431Z"
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# Is it okay to use coffee grounds in the potting soil for house plants…

_Posted by EllisM on 2026-07-23_

Is it okay to use coffee grounds in the potting soil for house plants or should I avoid?

## 6 comments

### jadesmish commented on 2026-07-23

I think it might be better to make an at home compost system or worm farm to break it into nutrient rich soil or juice you can feed to your plants 🫶🏻🪴

#### EllisM replied on 2026-07-23

Thank you, that’s super helpful. I’ll try the juice element and see what happens 🤩

#### jadesmish replied on 2026-07-23

Of course! Personally I’ve decided I’m going to make a 3 tub worm farm, been watching some YouTube videos and it seems like a great way to reduce waste while helping our plant friends 🥰

#### EllisM replied on 2026-07-23

That sounds fun, I hope it goes well! 😬

### Cooper commented on 2026-07-23

I do all the time. But only when I repot

#### EllisM replied on 2026-07-23

Ah, that seems like a good idea, thank you!

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