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    If I'm not supposed to water leaves on roses, should the coffee still be used?
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    Watering the leaves is not an issue, since they grow outside and are exposed to rain. Powdery mildew is fairly common in roses whether you water the leaves or not.
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    Can I spray coffee on my hot pepper plants?
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    Yes. Pepper plants need a lot of nitrogen, and coffee has a high concentration of nitrogen.
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    Will coffee grounds help with compost for outside?
    Ninox
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    Yes, coffee grounds can be used inside and outside to add phosphate and nitrogen.
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    Is coffee good for bougainvillea ?
    Ninox
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    Coffee will acidify the soil, which is good for bougainvillea, but the most important thing is that they're getting enough light.
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    Can instant coffee be used for houseplants?
    Ninox
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    Yes, instant coffee added to the soil is a good repellent for insects, as well as fertilizer. However, instant coffee can't be used as a replacement for soil.
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    Can I water my spinach with coffee grounds and water?
    Ninox
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    Yes. Coffee contains nitrogen, which is very useful to grow spinach, lettuce and other leaf vegetables.
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