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title: "So I heard coffee grinds are good for plants after making some coffee…"
description: "So I heard coffee grinds are good for plants after making some coffee . Do I just sit it on the top the plant soil or what exactly?"
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author: "Lizzi"
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# So I heard coffee grinds are good for plants after making some coffee…

_Posted by Lizzi on 2026-01-05_

So I heard coffee grinds are good for plants after making some coffee . Do I just sit it on the top the plant soil or what exactly?

## 4 comments

### Debbie commented on 2026-01-05

I recently read an article about this and it said you would have to have a ton of coffee grounds to make a difference. Check out unlikelygardener.com. He has interesting articles and runs plant hoarders anonymous on Facebook which I find really helpful.

### Sunny commented on 2026-01-05

It’s better to get a balanced fertilizer and regularly use it.

### TJ commented on 2026-01-06

I think that they’re better in outdoor gardens in helping balance ph

### Oleander Mom commented on 2026-01-07

I have used it on a few plants. If I have some that just seem to struggle, a little sprinkle of coffee grounds seems to perk them up. My spider plant and holiday cactus like it. But I only give it to them in spring summer 1-3 times. I just sprinkle on top of the soil before I water.

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