is dry leaves is bad for plants
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Leaves often die as a plant matures. These leaves should be removed to promote the overall health of the plant. However, adding dead leaves to potted plants can do more bad than good.
Mixing dead leaves in potted plants can add nutrients to the soil but at the same time reduce the vital nitrogen which the plant uses. During the decomposition of leaves, microorganisms use the nitrogen within the soil. The nitrogen is temporarily unavailable to the plant which can lead to deficiencies.