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Use This Secret Ingredient
For A Happy
And Healthy
Spider Plant
By VERONICA SCHORR
If you're seeking the secret to a thriving spider plant, look no further than coffee grounds. These often-discarded remnants are the key to keeping your plants happy and healthy.
The leftover coffee grounds from your daily brew have a slightly acidic pH, which makes them the perfect natural fertilizer and soil stabilizer for acid-loving spider plants.
As soil microorganisms break down the complex molecules in these grounds, they gradually release a consistent supply of nitrogen, benefiting your spider plants over time.
Moreover, the caffeine and diterpenes in the grounds act as natural deterrents, offering protection against pests
that plague spider plants
like mites, aphids,
scales, and flies.
For best results, it's recommended to sprinkle dried, finely ground coffee around the pot's inner rim. Be cautious not to get too close or directly sprinkle over the spider plant.
For an even and wider spread, it's best to sun-dry the freshly used grounds for approximately 24 hours and then grind them finely before applying to your plants.