LECA FOR PLANTS. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SWITCHING TO SEMI HYDROPONICS? USING LECA IN POTTING SOIL

The guide to using leca for houseplants is here. In this video we look at common issues you will find will LECA & tropics plants. My experience with switching plants over to leca and the inevitable die off that occurs with many houseplants. How to fertilize when you are using a leca semi hydroponic system. What to do with salt build up on LECA, even how much water you need to use LECA properly.

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Intro 0:00
What is Leca? 3:18
Fertilizer & Nutrients for Leca? 5:51
How Much Water does Leca Need? 6:50
Leca & Salt Build Up? 7:52
Large Plants & Leca 16:00
Going from Soil to Leca 18:00

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