10 Houseplants that Love Coffee | Coffee Grounds for Plant Growth

Caffeine is not only enjoyed by humans, but there are some Houseplants that Love Coffee too! Surprised? Check the list below.

Coffee grounds are great for nitrogen-loving plants. Using it in the soil helps in reducing plant diseases and pests while improving water retention. Let’s have a look at the Houseplants That Love Coffee.

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How to Use Coffee for Houseplants

Coffee grounds are a good source of nitrogen, encourage the growth of the beneficial microorganisms in the soil, and help plants that prefer acidic growing medium. You can use it in the following ways:

• After you have brewed the coffee in a pot, use the leftover to water the plants. Using one cup per week for plants like impatiens, orchids, dieffenbachia, and African violets is a good way to help them grow well.
• The coffee grounds can also be used as an organic matter. Mix 1 part of coffee ground to 3 parts of garden soil or potting mix for best results.
• Adding coffee grounds to your compost bin is also recommended. Apart from that, you can always side-dress your plants with used coffee grounds.

Houseplants that Love Coffee

1. Christmas Cactus

Botanical Name: Schlumbergera bridgesii

Treat your Christmas cactus twice a week with coffee-enriched water. Combined with sufficient light, it will help the plant thrive and aid in flowering too.

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2. Pothos

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Pothos like occasional watering with black coffee. You can also add coffee grounds into the potting soil while transplanting and watch the plant thrive in the long term.

Check out our article on growing pothos indoors

3. Philodendron

Botanical Name: Philodendron

This beautiful houseplant offers a wide range of varieties to grow indoors.  Add coffee grounds in the potting mix or simply sprinkle a solution of coffee and water for lush growth.

Here’s all you need to know about growing Philodendron

4. African Violet

Botanical Name: Saintpaulia spp

This beautiful houseplant is an excellent choice to bring a pop of color indoors. It is a huge fan of nitrogen and acid, so you can use a solution of coffee and water for best growth.

Check out our article on growing African Violets

5. Cyclamen

Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum

These attractive houseplant flowers from December till April. You can aid in dense growth by watering the cyclamen frequently in the flowering season with water and coffee solution.

6. Miniature Roses

Botanical Name: Rosa

Most rose species, including miniature roses, like nitrogen and acidic soil, and coffee grounds provide that, which encourages flowering. Alternatively, you can also use half a cup of black coffee per plant, once in 2-3 weeks.

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7. Jade Plant

Botanical Name: Crassula ovata

Jade plants love coffee as they like nitrogen. It helps them to stay dark in color and encourages thick stem growth. Though keep in mind that jade plants dislike overwatering.

Check out our article on growing Jade Plants

8. Snake Plant

Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

This low-maintenance plant enjoys an occasional coffee treat. Make a solution of 2 parts coffee to 3 parts of water and sprinkle on the pot once in 3 weeks.

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9. Spider Plant

Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum

Popular for thin, variegated, spider-like foliage, this air-purifying houseplant does well in mild-acidic soil. Take one part of coffee to three parts of water to promote growth.

Check out our article on different types of spider plants

10. Azalea

Botanical Name: Rhododendron

This plant is quite popular for its beautiful flowers, and coffee grounds will make sure that the plant blooms profusely! Just keep it near a south or west-facing window in your home, and the plant will thrive indoors.