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Old 25-04-2010, 08:22 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Tea for houseplants - good idea?

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Rusty Hinge wrote:
John L wrote:
My wife likes to save all tea left in the pot and give it to the
houseplants. Is it really any good for them?

I get the feeling that they're slowly building up tea in the pots. (and
I'd rather just throw it away and keep the place a bit tidier!)


Too much tea may leave uncomposted residues in the soil and encourage
moulds and fungi.


Yes, but they won't do much harm to living plants.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.