Nutrient Solution Recipe Nutrients: 5.3ml each per 4L or 1tsp each per gallon Superthrive: 1.3ml per 4L or 1/4tsp per gallon Always mix in FloraMicro first!

@samanthaoconnor1697

3 жыл бұрын

Do u add the same amount of the other 2 ( grow and bloom ) to the same mix?

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthaoconnor1697 yes it's the same amount for each nutrient, 5.3ml per L or 1 tsp per gallon.

Good to know about the clay sludging the pipes & soaking

Thank You! This is one of the best way to explain the steps to converting to Leca. I have watched many, and am confused because each one seems to tell a different way. I understand the basics, but the transition part is what's confusing because some say to leave it alone for a month, others say nutrients right away, while others say just water. Anyway, thanks for your easy to understand and well explained tutorial.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Leslie! I'm really glad it was helpful.

Finally, after 20 vids, I found yours. You explained everything while keeping it short. Thank you.

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful!

Best video I have found for beginner!! Thank you!!

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for your comment!

thank you so much! every other video I watched did not have enough info. this was perfect in helping me understand leca! I want to try this for one of my variegated hoya compacta 🖤

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I’m so glad it helped.

Thank you for a great video! I’ve watched quite a few that just left me with more questions😅 I think you’ve answered most of mine! Thank you!!💖

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! I’m thank you for your comment!

Immense gratitude for sharing such a detailed valuable information.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Best how to use Leca video. Good details and instructions.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Hands down this the most thorough explanation I’ve seen on YT! Thank you so very much for sharing.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you some much!!

This is the best example I have seen for the placement of the plant roots in LECA. Thank you so much 🌱

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!! Thanks for your comment.

Amazing clear instructions. Looks pricy to get started but something I have wanted to do for sometime

Thank you. Your video is very informative and straight forward which I appreciate.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

By fav the best leca info video!! Straight to the point. Detailed and very educational! Thank you! You have a new subscriber! 😊

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

Your video was extremely informative. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I am looking forward to giving my Leca a try. 🙏🏽

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! thank you for your comment!!

I'm new to leca potting , this was a good video, you explained it so well. The best one I've seen thank you so much. I've shared it with my friend who also is new smooches💋

@cat.b

8 ай бұрын

I’m really happy you liked the video. thank you for your comment 😊

I love your care explanation. Very thorough 😊

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I patiently listening and very informative,in detailed this is what I've been looking for❤thanks

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

thank you for your comment! I’m glad you liked the video!

Thank you very much for the video. Great info, well presented.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much 😊

Awesome! Awesome! Clear, concise, easy to understand and follow. I have been searching " how to " for weeks. I will be transfering my silver pothos and aglaonema pink valentine in the spring. I have to buy al this stuff first. Lol lol thanks a million 😊

@cat.b

7 ай бұрын

so glad you appreciated the video. thanks!

I grow 80% of my orchids in leca... used to grow houseplants in leca in the 80s and am so glad to grow my orchids in it as well .. great video 👍🏼

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wonderful and clear information! Thank you

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! thank you so much for your feedback!

I am in the process of transitioning my plants over to leca. I enjoyed your video and all the details provided, thank you.

@cat.b

8 ай бұрын

thank you for your comment!

Thank you so much. 💕 I've been thinking about switching some of my plants to leca.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you that was very clear and right to the point!

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

thank you so much, this is extremely helpful! i can't wait to transplant my plants tomorrow ;)

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! thank you for your comment!

Yea she did do a good job at explaining

Wow you made it easier to understand and not too overwhelming! I have a plant pup that has roots and was in soil and I tried soil but it was limp and sad… I put it into water and 12 hours later it perked right back up so I’m going to have it in Leca and now I have a guide to help me maintain it :) thank you

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your comment! I’m happy the video was helpful!

@lula2984

Жыл бұрын

update on the prop in leca??

Thanks for sharing ❤️

Great video 😁 really helpful 👏

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much !!

This might be the best video I have seen on the whole leca transition. Nicely done. Thank you. Can I just use the super thrive as my plant food or do I also need the other stuff.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

You do need all the stuff. thank you so much for your comment!

Thank You so much for this great clear guide. short but complete and to the point :) It's the best one I saw until now , helped me a lot in converting my first plant to LECA :)

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! thank you for your comment!!

@I.Khalil

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b One small question - Did you try plants ( such as Ficus Elastica ) propagation in LECA ?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I have propagated lots of plants in leca. I have not tried ficus, but I have propagated a zz leaf successfully. So I think ficus would work fine.

@I.Khalil

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b Thanks for your kind response. One more question: Did you try before to use Pumice instead of LECA in semi-hydroponic ?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

@@I.Khalil I have not.

Good 👍 Information about Leca well done 👏 ✔ 👍 👌 😀 🙌

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Excellent video 👍

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Great info thanks.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

so helpful thank you

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!!!

Peace thanks so much. I can’t get with the bugs from the soil. You don’t use the yarn I see. So dope 🔥🔥🌻

Very useful

Great video that describes the process so well. I’ve wondered if you can propagate in leca?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. it works great!

I was curious about leca growing. Watching this I decided it's not for me. I still use leca In my pot mixes but completely in leca is for someone else. I do have some succulents in leca for good dranage.

Great video! Thank you so much! 💕🌱 I have a question though, do you ever have to change the Leca out? Or is that something that happens like when repotting the plant?

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

You do not need to change the LECA. When repotting you can rinse and reuse the same LECA as long as there is no disease. I have a video on cleaning LECA if you are interested!

The LECA is inert but tap water pH takes a day or two to settle due to the buffers added to it whilst it in the pipe network. The water needs to breath without a lid to settle properly as the buffers gas off. Good to age the water before making solution or use ro-di for full control. I think many people don’t understand this when they make claims it’s the leca doing it

New sub here! I'm a visual person so your demonstration is very helpful! Does a transitioning plant shed its soil roots while growing water roots?

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

They usually shed at least part of their soil roots, but not necessarily all of them in my experience.

I see you have a philodendron orange plant next to you. I have one, but it didn't do good in the lecca. Yours is beautiful.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

That's too bad! Don't give up. If a plant is struggling when first transferred to LECA, try putting it in a closed container (clear plastic bag or tote) until it is established, and then gradually open the container to acclimate the plant to normal room air humidity over a couple weeks.

Thank you for such an informative leca video. I am thinking about trying it with some of my plants and have watched a ton of videos however this made the most sense. I currently only use distilled water on all my plants because I have super hard water, will flushing with tap water harm anything? Going to watch your other videos, thx again!

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm really glad you found it useful. I have very hard tap water as well and I flush with it with no problem. If you are concerned you can always do the flush with tap water and then do a final rinse with distilled water. I think doing the whole flush with distilled water would be too wasteful, unless you have an endless supply! Rain water would work great too if you have a rain barrel.

@queenv3

3 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thank you, that helps so much because I was hoping to be able to use tap water to flush so I don't need to use distilled.

Hi! This video has been very helpful for me, thank you! I have one question, what exactly do you mean by "flushing" every couple weeks? Thanks!

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

I demonstrate flushing in the beginning of the video.

VERY INFORMATIVE! I HAVE WATCHED NUMEROUS VIDEOS ON TRANSFERRING PLANTS TO LECA FROM SOIL & THIS IS ONE OF THE BETTER ONES I HAVE WATCHED! GETS RIGHT TO THE POINT WITH-OUT ALOT OF UNNECESSARY STUFF SO I ACTUALLY CAN LEARN FROM THE VIDEO INSTEAD OF ADDING TO MY CONFUSION! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE DETAILED VIDEO! AFTER WATCHING, IM READY TO SWITCH OVER TO LECA! JUST 2 QUESTIONS...... 1. DOES EVERY PLANT THRIVE IN THE LECA OR IS IT SOME TYPES OF PLANTS THAT DON'T DO WELL IN LECA?! 2. I CAN'T AFFORD SPECIAL POTS FOR ALL MY PLANT COLLECTION SO WHAT IS BETTER, GLASS OR PLASTIC, WHEN CHOOSING A POT?! IM GONNA USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS THAT I CAN SEE THRU, LIKE THE CONTAINERS U GET FROM THE DELI HOLDING SALAD'S.... 3. WHY DO SOME PEOPLE PUT A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS?! CAN U LIST THE PROS AND CONS OF HOLE OR NO HOLE?! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

All the plants I have tried dis well in LECA except ferns. I have not tried cacti, snake plants or succulents. I don’t think the type of pot matters much. Some ppl put a hole on the side of the container at the level they want the water line if it’s a container with no drainage holes like a vase. It’s like an overflow. It prevents over-filling. I guess it allows flushing as well, but Flushing without real drainage holes is not as effective.

I am late to this video. Best so far I’ve seen. Thanks so much. I have a small question: the transition period:, do you mean to start with regular tap water and add in the mixed solution (which includes distilled water, ph, superthrive, and the flora series) little by little until it’s fully transitioned? Thanks again !

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

that would work fine. you can also transition from tap water, then to distilled water gradually, then to nutrient solution gradually. I think both ways would work just fine.

@lele2517

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thanks for this. Being new to this I didn’t fully understand what the transition period on your video meant.

Thanks for this very informative video. Question, you said you stored the nutrients water in the dark place. How long can you store it for before it go bad. Thank you

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I have used it even if it smelled funky (like a dirty fish aquarium). I would not keep it more than a month but that's completely arbitrary.

Hi, I living in Australia. Im happy watching your video, its very very informed me. Can I use Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer for plants in Leca hydroponic media?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! thank you for you comment! I do not have experience using products other than the ones I show in the video, so I cannot really say.

I would guess effect leca has on the pH of water has to do with the hardness of it when it's used.

thanks for this video! it's very informative :) I have a question - why do you use regular tap water instead of pH adjusted water when first transitioning?

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

I just use whatever the plant was used to be watered with.

@maya-uf7lo

3 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b i see, thank you for the quick reply!

Very helpful. Thank you. Have you ever tried growing plants in 100% water? without leca or any other material... If so, please share your method and experience.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I have not

Great video. How do the mushy roots get reminded removed from the inner pot. Secondly, how often do you check on the water level in the outer pot. Thirdly, can this be used for plants like senseiveria. Request a video on it if it's possible. Thanks

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

The mushy roots will be flushed out over time. For most plants I check the water level once a week, but sometimes a plant may need more water. Overtime you get to know your plants and their needs. People do use LECA with sansevieria (now dracena), but I don't have any so I haven't tried it.

@sakshibansal9539

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thank you so much

I’ve been using lecca for a while, and im curious on your advice on how often to fill the reservoir of nutrient water for plants that don’t like wet feet. Specifically, my umbrella tree has been suffering from bad root rot and I recently did a rescue mission on her. However, I’m still lost about how often to water her reservoir

@cat.b

2 күн бұрын

the water level in the reservoir should be kept more or less at the same level at all times. the roots that will grow into the water will be water roots and will be adapted to live in water. just make sure you don’t put too much water and submerge roots that are not adapted to water.

Tysm! Btw can you use hydroponics without ph and floramicro/bloom/gro? I only have superthrive right now.

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

tjank you for your comment! you can start with just superthrive, but I’m not sure if it would work long term. I have not tried it.

Thank you for the video, this is the first time I've heard the transition part be mentioned in a video so it filled me with a sense of relief. I haven't tried leca before but am preparing to transition some of my plants to it, in terms of that transition period where the plant loses the "soil roots", where it's brown and mushy how do I get rid of them then if I choose not to disturb the roots? Do I continue flushing anyways in hopes it will flush those brown roots or will I have to take the plant out of leca to rinse it off of it? In terms of flushing if I don't have the option to have a catcher/reservoir and instead hold the leca inside a closed container with the water included (i.e. glass container), how would I flush it? Is it a case of continuously filling the container till the old water rises to the top? or fill and drain whilst holding the plant and leca in place? Or is it one where I'd have to keep replanting the leca into it every time I flush it? Thank you for a very straightforward and informative video helped me very much

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your comment!! if you use a cover pot, flushing will get rid of dead roots over time. if not you will have to take it out after a few weeks to rinse it off and clean the leca. flushing in a pot without drainage would be done by filling the container and pouring the water out while holding the plant multiple times. it’s not easy or fun. running water would take a very long time and the top leca would likely float out of the pot.

@JYvanna

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.bThat was everything I needed to start, so thank you so much☺️🥰

Thanks for your video ! I imagined that if you have a water propagated plant that you put il leca instead of soil the transition is easier for the plant ? I went to Canadian tire today and the sticker on the superthrive bottle wasn’t the same so I didn’t buy it cause I didn’t know if it was the same product just with a new sticker on it do you know if they changed the sticker ?

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

I would be surprised if they changed the formula, but reaching to the company may be the best way to confirm that. When I transfer a plant with water roots, I put enough water to cover all the roots and let the lever gradually go down over a few weeks. Because water roots can dry and die. I have not transferred water-rooted plants many times though.

@candide1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thanks for your really quick response ! I’ll add more water :)

I just got a plant from the plant store with leca o.o I was baffled about how this works as I didn't ask for this soil xD This video was super enlightening, but come on, now I have to buy so many nutrient products? -_-

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

no you can transfer it back to soil. If it starts to wilt put it inside a clear container for a few weeks and then gradually back to room air over a couple weeks.

❤❤❤❤❤

"No body knows what's in it" hahaha soooo true.

Does anyone find that the ph readings on their moisture meter are fairly accurate? I don’t have a ph kit yet.

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

If you check your moisture meter instructions, you will probably see a warning to not put it in water and that it can damage it.

Hi.. Love your video here, & thanks a lot ! May I ask, can I use leca to root fig cuttings??

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

Cuttings from a fig tree? I have never tried rooting tree cuttings in LECA. I expect it would work in a closed container for humidity.

@robertng4286

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b ok.. thanks.. have u ever rooted any hardwood plant in this leca media?? Since leca is an organic material, will it also contribute to decay & root rots??

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

LECA is not organic. I have not rooted wood in LECA. there is good air circulation in LECA so I would think it would reduce the risk of rot.

@robertng4286

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thank u for the vital info.. appreciate it very much, 🙏

Hi there, thanks for the video. I’m new to leca and want to understand more before I start this process. After the plant has transition, do how often do I use nutrient water? do I switch between nutrient water and regular ph water?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Once you transition, you refresh the nutrient water everytime you flush. In between flushes, you just top up the reservoir with pH adjusted water as needed.

@Diana-ps3ky

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thanks for the quick response. I’m still confused, how much nutrient water do you put? To the water line? Or you put a small amount and then top the rest with ph water to the water line?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

You always fill water or nutrient solution to the level I show in the video. No more.

@Diana-ps3ky

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thank you!! I’m definitely gonna give it a try.

How do you choose a size of leca? Because I noticed they come in large sizes and tiny sizes and everything in between. Does it make a difference?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

I personally use whatever is cheaper and easy to finds. Plants might be more stable in smaller LECA when first transferred. Smaller LECA also holds more water but that’s not really significant to me in real life use.

Thank you very much for the amazing information. I just got some unrooted cuttings. Should I start with LECA or leave in water to grow the roots? Thank you

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to root them directly in LECA, and inside a clear container like a tote, upside down vase, plastic bag. The very high humidity allows the cutting to live without roots while it’s growing roots, and it also makes roots grow way quicker. You also remove the stress of switching from water to LECA. when the cutting is rooted, gradually open the container over 7-10 days to acclimate it to normal room humidity.

@priscillaguerra8706

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thank you very much for the precious tip! Should I start with the nutrients solution since the begging or just ph adjusted water?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

just ph adjusted water until it’s rooted.

@priscillaguerra8706

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b I can’t thank you enough. Have a great day!!!

can u use slow realese fertilizer for semi hydroponic?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know.

Can you use Miracle Gro for the nutrients?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

That would be very simple and easy. I haven’t tried, but I’m guessing if it was a good idea growers would do it.

Do you water in between flushing? Maybe add a little nutrient water?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

top up with ph adjusted water as needed between flushes.

Really helpful video! 😊 Are you from the province of Québec?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

oui!!

@Nivieee

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b J'avais cru entendre un accent familier aussi! 🙂

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

😁

Hi , is there any course available for succulent plants ??? Please let me know I want to be expert in this .thank you so much

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know one.

Interesting to know about PH in relation to LECA. Maybe not get LECA from Ikea lol... I don't have the patience to test the PH.

Before transferring my plant from soil to leca, is it necessary to first have them sit in water and then later on when they grow water roots- put it in leca?? I just don’t know how long they take to grow water roots or if I’m being impatient 😆

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

No need to put them in water first. that’s just one more transition to stress the plant. I do exactly as shown in the video.

I just purchased a Easter catcus. Can i use leca balls for it?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

That’s a type of that plant that has very fine roots, so cleaning them well enough to transfer to LECA is challenging. It would be easier and less risky to start one in LECA from cuttings.

Hey where do you get the white vases from?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

The white cover pots? from Canadian Tire. They only have stores in Canada

I’m new to leca but have my orchids successfully growing In water in clear glass. Is adding leca beneficial?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Growing in water with roots submerged is very different than growing in passive hydroponics with LECA. Your orchids have 100% water roots by now. If they are doing well, I don't see a reason to put them through the stress of transitioning to a different system. You could add LECA and still keep the roots submerged, but I don't see any advantage to doing that.

I imported my plants and they came bare root so they've only been living in water since I got them. Would I follow the same process?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

It depends. If they've only been in water for a few days you can put them in LECA as show in the video. If they have been in water long enough for the soil roots to die or adapt to water and for the plant to grow water roots, it will be more difficult.

is there a particular brand of leca balls you use?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

nope

How long does it take to see growth? I’ve transferred a couple of plants and some cuttings. Roots are growing but no new growth. It’s been about 3 weeks. Am I being impatient?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

it’s extremely variable. but the plant will establish itself before pushing new growth, so it can take many weeks. roots first, then foliage. a plant will not push new growth if it doesn’t have the root system to support it.

Just curious if you see some rotten roots do you cut them or leave them alone?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

if I’ve taken the plant out of the pot already then I remove any dead roots.

Can we use leca without adding the 3 nutrients mentioned by you in this video. Pls reply

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking if you do that long term the plant might lack nutrients.

Are LECA only for decorative plants? Can I also grow edibles/veggies ?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

not for root vegetables, but I don’t see a reason you couldn’t grow herbs, peppers etc…

Do you have to use a catch pot or can you use the plant and lecca in glass jar.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

You can use a glass vase, although it makes flushing more difficult. I don't recommend to use any jar with the opening smaller than the rest of the container as there is a high risk of damaging the roots when you decide to remove the plant from the container. So a mason jar is not a good option.

@louisabyrd7439

3 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b Okay. Thank you. What type of fertilizer do you use.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

I show all the products I use in the video.

Does size matter ( Diameter ) when using Leca ?

@cat.b

10 ай бұрын

I personally use whatever is cheaper and easy to finds. Plants might be more stable in smaller LECA when first transferred. Smaller LECA also holds more water but that’s not really significant to me in real life use.

I repot my maculata in pumice and after 2 days it started to be limpy n bendy all over. Water is slightly lower th roots. Can i know why that happens?

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I responded to your first message just below 😊

My Lecca had an odor when I was going to change the water. Is that normal.

@cat.b

3 жыл бұрын

Did it smell like a fish tank?

What type of leca do you use? I've been reading reviews and some are super smelly like Sulphur I bet that kind has a higher pH. I hear hydroton is dusty but no smell and or pH. I don't know I guess. So much research to do

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

I use the cheapest I can find, usually from amazon, and it has no smell. Any leca is dusty and needs to be rinsed before use. It’s made of clay so as the balls rub together during fabrication and and transport, dust will form. I don’t think you can avoid that. It is possible that hydroton is more inert in regards to pH. I have not tried that brand.

@arie_rogers87

2 жыл бұрын

@@cat.b thanks for your response :) I am officially switching to leca. I'm in the process of finding the right way for me, and the special babies I plan on having in it. Once I get my set up correct I hope it does the trick and instead of surviving plants I hope they thrive.

Can i just put my plant with leca in a clear glass without no holes? Is it possible? As i want to see the roots everyday in my plant

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

yes you can. it just makes flushing difficult

Sorry for this question… but can I put a plant in leca with no roots ? If yes then is there more water in that pot ? Ty blessings

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

You can start cuttings (no roots) in leca, you don’t need to put more water, the roots will grow down. BUT, make sure the leca is all wet when potting, and put the plant inside a closed clear container so it gets 100% humidity while it grows roots. once it’s well rooted open the container gradually over about 10-14 days to acclimate it gradually to regular air humidity.

@elsaa.4601

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b Ty for this information. Yes leca is clean and was sitting in water for 4 days 🙈🙈

@elsaa.4601

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b also I changed my flamingo anthurium to leca and follow the steps just a bit of water etc I’m trying to ignore it (I don’t have much luck with anthurium) hopefully it makes it 🙏🏼

What brand leca do you use?

@cat.b

3 ай бұрын

no brand in particular, best deal I can find.

Thanks for this …but to be 100% clear.. you only use nutrients every two -4weeks when you flush every 2-4 weeks,in between that you only use water…correct… and one more quick question, Ove never understood… should the roots of the plant sit in the water that’s at the bottom… or does the pebbles some how draw water up to where the roots are?(Hope this makes sense😅)

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

you use nutrient solution only after flushing that is correct. the roots need to be above water line when you transfer the plant because the roots the plant has are soil roots. Over time the plant will develop water roots that will reach the water/nutrient solution. Water roots can live in water without rotting. the soil roots will get water from the LECA.

@shedocs

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b Gotcha ! Thanks so much

Once I have a good root system going, should I go back to soil?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I understand. Why transfer a plant to LECA to re-transfer it to soil after? If you want to grow your plant in soil don’t go through all that trouble, just leave it in soil.

@lauranichols2920

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b ok so I transferred a struggling plant to Leca to help it. It is now doing well and I thought I’d put it back in soil. So it’s ok for the plant to keep living in Leca? I ask this because it’s a monstera and will get big hopefully.

@lauranichols2920

Жыл бұрын

@@cat.b also, do you ever use the Micro, Gro, Bloom nutrients again after the initial time?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

I understand. You can transfer it back to soil if you prefer to grow plants in soil, or you can grow in LECA. If you can offer it enough light for it become really big, it might be a bit tricky to check the water/nutrient solution level.

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

You renew the nutrient solution every time you flush.

The pH rises because the plant consumes nutrients. It is a simple chemical reaction that is well understood. The same thing will happen if you have the plant in water.

🤗🤗🤗👍🙋😘

They need no soil at all??

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

none

Won't the it breed mosquitoes?

@cat.b

Жыл бұрын

I don’t use LECA outdoors so it’s not a problem.

Hi there, I also did something similar re: LECA. Please check it out.

Maudit que t'es belle ma soeur !! ❤

@cat.b

2 жыл бұрын

xxxx

Too much work better put the plant in water no soil just fertilized it