LECA Clay Balls Information
​1. Key Features:
​Superior Root Health: Prevents root rot with superior aeration and perfect drainage.
​Water Management: Porous pebbles absorb and release water, ending overwatering.
​Clean Gardening: Enjoy cleaner gardening with this sterile, pest-free medium.
​Semi-Hydroponics Ideal: Ideal as a complete soil-free system (semi-hydroponics).
​Aeration Booster: Can be mixed with soil to dramatically improve aeration.
​Eco-Friendly: Sustainable and reusable for years of eco-friendly care.
​Vibrant Houseplants: The simple choice for vibrant, thriving houseplants.
​2. Why to Use:
​As a Soil Amendment: Mix LECA into your potting mix (e.g., 1 part LECA to 3 parts soil) to dramatically improve drainage and aeration for any plant.
​As a Drainage Layer: Add a 1-2 inch layer of LECA to the bottom of any pot to help prevent waterlogging and promote healthy root growth.
​3. How to Use (For a Soil-Free System / Semi-Hydroponics):
​Preparation: Rinse the LECA balls thoroughly to remove dust, then soak them for 6-12 hours.
​Planting: Gently clean the soil from your plant's roots. Place the plant in a pot (a self-watering pot or one without drainage holes is ideal) and fill around the roots with the soaked LECA.
​Watering: Fill the pot with water up to about one-third of the height of the LECA. The clay balls will wick moisture to the roots.
​Feeding: Since LECA has no nutrients, add a diluted liquid fertilizer formulated for hydroponics to the water during the growing season.
​4. Requirement Quantity According to Pot Size:
​The label provides general guidance but does not specify exact quantities based on pot size. It suggests:
​For soil amendment: 1 part LECA to 3 parts soil.
​For drainage layer: A 1-2 inch layer at the bottom of the pot.
​For semi-hydroponics: Enough to fill around the roots of the plant in the chosen pot.
​5. If Using in Water, How to Maintain Level of Water and Balls Quantity Needed:
​Water Level: For a soil-free system (semi-hydroponics), fill the pot with water up to about one-third of the height of the LECA. The clay balls will then wick moisture upwards to the roots.
​Balls Quantity: For semi-hydroponics, you need enough LECA balls to fill the pot around the roots of your plant, up to the desired height (which determines the water reservoir). The label does not provide specific ball quantities by volume, rather by application (filling around roots).