The invention provides a matrix additive for promoting plant growth, consisting of the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10 to 15 parts of glucose, 5 to 10 parts of super absorbent resin, 40 to 50 parts of wood carbide, 1 to 3 parts of complex inocula, 5 to 8 parts of cow dung, 1 to 2 parts of Chinese red pepper branches, 0.2 part of tridecanol, 0.1 to 0.2 part of zinc nitrate, 0.2 to 0.3 part of ferrous sulfate, 0.1 to 0.2 part of magnesium sulfate, 0.1 to 0.2 part of ammonium molybdate, 0.1 to 0.2 part of copper nitrate, 0.2 to 0.5 part of calcium nitrate, 0.1 to 0.2 part of potassium dihydrogen phosphate and 1 to 2 parts of urea. According to the matrix additive provided by the invention, nutrient substances required for plant growth can be provided, the immune function can be improved and the enzyme activity can be adjusted, so that the roots of vegetation can quickly root, the germination of buds can be promoted, and the top of plants can quickly grow leaves; and meanwhile, the matrix additive can provide sustained antiseptic, antibacterial and sterilization protection on the plants, and can be used for effectively avoiding the rot of the plant roots and promoting the growth of the plants.