Leca balls for plants

If you own houseplants you've probably heard of LECA! Read this post to learn about the pros and cons and whether you should start using LECA.

What are Leca balls? In this post we go over Leca clay balls and the Pros and Cons of growing plants in Leca. Is it right for you? find out.

Leca for plants provides a beneficial substrate for nearly all houseplants. Plants that need a lot of oxygen in their roots will especially thrive in this planting medium.

Transferring a snake plant in LECA from the soil is fairly easy and good for beginners. Snake plants, also known as Sansevierias, are resilient. Transferring them to LECA may seem unconventional due to their preference for a dry environment. However, they thrive well in clay balls as long as you properly follow the steps necessary for transitioning them.

Leca are those clay balls that are often used instead of soil. Leca has two main benefits: less risk of pest infestation and less maintenance. However, the switch from soil to leca may be daunting, especially if you have too many plants \#houseplant #soilfree #leca #houseplantcommunity #indoorplants #plantcollection #houseplantcare #semihydroponics #semihydro #interiorjungle #houseplants #gardenstead

If you’re new to the gardening game, you might not have come across the term LECA before. LECA stands for Light Expanded Clay Aggregate and it’s a popular substrate with both beginner and experienced growers alike. Also known as clay pellets, clay balls, aqua clay balls and hydro pebbles, these baked pellets have a huge range of uses. Okay, first things first we're realists! What exactly is LECA? Put simply, LECA is made by baking and tumbling pure natural clay at high temperatures inside a…

Advantages and disadvantages of clay balls [leca] for Indoor Gardening. LECA is very popular as a Hydroponic Growing Medium. It provides an ideal balance of moisture, food and air. Root rot issues are minified by the space between and within the pebbles allowing all-important oxygen to get to the plant roots..

Support Pole for plants using LECA Balls. Materials used: -Plastic mesh /metal mesh with plastic coating -cable tie -LECA balls or clay balls Plants used : -Monstera Peru -Marble pothos...

Follow our step-by-step instructions for cleaning your clay balls (LECA) to ready them to use with your seedlings, houseplants and other gardening adventures. Find out more.

How to grow orchids in LECA and water. In this post, I lay out 5 steps to convert your moth orchid into a semi-hydroponic form of growing. The 5 steps are...