Leca – Clay Pebbles

Description

Clay pebbles (Leca) are great used alone or as a soil additive for almost any type of plant, especially, for aroid plants. The clay pebbles retain water while at the same time providing drainage so that the roots of a plant can breathe. Alternatively, clay pebbles can also be used at the bottom of a pot if the pot does not have a drainage hole. Clay pebbles are also great used as a hydroponics or a propagation (rooting) medium.

Uses of Leca:

• hydroponics
• propagation
• drainage if placed at the bottom of a pot
• if mixed in a potting mix: both water retentive and draining

Tips when using Leca:

• rinse the clay pebbles before using them initially to wash them off any dust
• clay pebbles can be re-used, making them a great sustainable product (just make sure to heat-treat them first to avoid transmitting any diseases from one plant to another)

Clay pebbles are available in volumes of: 0.5L, 1L, 2L, 5L and 10L.

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Having a suitable potting mix for a plant is important but plant-care does not end here. That is why we have also created extensive plant-care guides with you and your plants in mind, so make sure to check them out. ♥