Why Bacteria is Good for Houseplant Soil

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Today we are going to talk about why bacteria is good for your houseplant soil. When you hear the word bacteria, a lot of times it’s like, “Oh, that doesn’t sound good; like it’s going to be a bad thing for my houseplant soil.” But actually, it’s a really good thing for your houseplant soil—good bacteria, that is.

There is good bacteria in the soil. As a matter of fact, healthy soil contains a high degree of beneficial organisms such as bacteria and fungi. I have done a video on mycorrhizal fungi, which I’ll link below. That is a really good addition to your soil for your houseplants, and the video explains why.

So there you go, there’s an example of a really good fungus for your houseplant soil. When you hear anything about good bacteria, now you know that it means good bacteria for your houseplant soil. It’s similar to our biomes, right? In our gut and our gut health, we need good bacteria, and plants also need really good bacteria in their soil.

The bacteria digests and converts various raw materials, such as fertilizer, into a form that houseplants can then absorb through their roots. This makes for really healthy soil. Humic acid is another really good thing to have in your houseplant soil. I have a video on that as well. It involves leaf matter and debris that break down, producing an acid that is also very beneficial for your plants. It’s one way you can simulate Mother Nature in your houseplants, which is really important.

Mulching is another topic I have videos on. This plant has been mulched, and mulch is a really good thing for your houseplant soil because it protects the top layer. The top six to eight inches or so of your soil, or even the top two or three inches, is where a lot of good bacteria growth happens. So, mulch protects the bacteria as well. I have videos on mulching and how to do it, including how thick to apply it.

So there you go—why bacteria is good for your houseplant soil. Now you know the answer to that.

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