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Use These Two Household Ingredients To Fertilize Your Peace Lilies
By CLAIRE DANGALAN
Peace lilies require a regular supply of nitrogen for robust leaf growth and magnesium to maintain their overall health, and coffee grounds and Epsom salt can help with this.
Coffee grounds are a rich source of nitrogen, which they deposit in a slow-release nature, offering a consistent and gradual supply of nutrients as they break down over time.
To use coffee grounds as a fertilizer, gently sprinkle a thin layer on the soil, use it as mulch, or add it to your compost. The grounds also serve as a natural pest repellent.
Another great peace lily fertilizer is Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). Magnesium is vital in chlorophyll production, which is essential for photosynthesis and overall plant health.
To apply Epsom salt as a fertilizer, the Epsom Salt Council recommends dissolving 2 tablespoons in a gallon of water and using it to water the plants every month.