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Leca (hydroton clay balls)

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Hydroton, also called leca or leca balls, are porous clay pebbles that are both sterile and pH neutral. They the optimal for retaining moisture and nutrients. Although hydroton are the ideal substrate for use in hydroponic and semi-hydroponic growing systems, these clay balls are also beneficial when added to soil mixtures.

 

Size:

  • 1 Litre per bag (medium)
  • 3 Litre per bag (large)

Benefits:

  • Provides additional aerate to promote strong root growth
  • Optimal water retention properties beneficial for tropical plants
  • Helps to evenly distribute moisture throughout potting soil
  • Helps to prevent soil compaction
  • Improves overall structure of potting soil

 

Recommended uses:

  • Add into potting soil mix for all the benefits listed above
  • Ass as a base layer in potted plants to provide optimal drainage
  • Use as a substrate for semi-hydroponic growing systems
  • Use as a medium for rooting plant cuttings
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Hydroton, also called leca or leca balls, are porous clay pebbles that are both sterile and pH neutral. They the optimal for retaining moisture and nutrients. Although hydroton are the ideal substrate for use in hydroponic and semi-hydroponic growing systems, these clay balls are also beneficial when added to soil mixtures.   Size:

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5-pack

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Choose by nursery pot diameter. Plant height varies by species.

Choose by nursery pot diameter. Plant height varies by species.
Bundle sizeNursery pot diameter
Small cacti1.5–2 in / 3.8–5.1 cm
Large cacti2.5–3.5 in / 6.4–8.9 cm

Each bundle includes five plants in standard nursery pots. Some varieties may arrive bare root, without a pot.