3 days Ago By Oliver Radcliffe
Peace lilies, with their striking white blooms, can be a dazzling addition to any space but are notoriously fussy when it comes to care. To prevent wilting and encourage flowering, they require some careful care. Lack of light, insufficient humidity, overwatering, or underwatering can all contribute to a lackluster peace lily, yet the secret to vibrant flowers might just be found in something many of us discard without a second thought.
While consistent watering and maintaining high humidity levels are key to nurturing peace lilies, your post-espresso routine could be depriving these plants of a valuable resource. Coffee grounds are a treasure trove of nitrogen, an essential element for plant growth and healthy foliage. Moreover, coffee grounds can help achieve the ideal soil chemistry that peace lilies adore.
Coffee's inherent acidity means incorporating grounds into the soil can adjust the pH to the plant's liking, offering even more benefits. David Denyer, a seasoned horticulturist from Eflorist , also points out that the remnants of your daily brew not only invigorate your plants but can also fend off unwanted critters. David said: "You swear by your morning cup of coffee, but some plant pests shudder at it.
So, don't toss those used grounds - they're a free, year-round plant food that gives your indoor plants a nutrient boost, improves your soil, and may even deter insects and slugs." To get the best out of your grounds, all you need to do is mix a spoonful of the leftover coffee with some cold water and pour straight into the plant's soil. Adding the grounds like this can also help to improve the soil's structure and water retention, making it easier to absorb water and any plant food you may be using.
However, plant parents need to be careful not to flood the peace lilies with as much coffee as they drink themselves. The fertilizer only needs to be used around once a month as too regular use could result in the soil having too much nitrogen and becoming far too acidic - damaging your plant. Another important caveat to note is that the coffee must be already brewed.
Fresh grounds still contain large amounts of caffeine which in plants can prevent their roots and shoots from developing and stop any of the illustrious flowers from sprouting..
