Clay Balls for Plants
“Clean, Reusable & Root-Friendly Growing Medium”
🌱 What are LECA Balls?
LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) are round clay pellets that have been superheated until they expand like popcorn. These inert, porous balls are widely used as a soil-less growing medium in:
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Hydroponics
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Semi-hydroponics (especially for indoor plants)
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Drainage layering in pots
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Orchid & aroid cultivation
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Decorative topdressing for pots
✅ Key Benefits of LECA Balls
| 🌿 Feature | 💧 What It Does |
|---|---|
| 💨 Excellent Aeration | Prevents root rot by improving airflow around roots |
| 💧 Self-Watering Support | Wicks and retains water from the bottom up |
| 🧼 Clean & Mess-Free | No soil spills, no pests, no mud |
| ♻️ Reusable & Long-Lasting | Wash and reuse indefinitely — perfect for sustainable gardening |
| 🌱 pH-Neutral & Inert | Does not interfere with nutrient levels |
| 🌾 Ideal for Hydroponics | Absorbs and slowly releases water/nutrients as needed |
🌿 Best For:
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Indoor houseplants (Monstera, Pothos, Peace Lily, etc.)
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Orchids, Succulents, and Aroids
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Cuttings propagation
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Drainage base layer in planters
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Hydroponic or semi-hydroponic systems
🧪 How to Use LECA
📌 For Drainage Layer (in soil pots):
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Rinse thoroughly
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Add 1–2 inches at the bottom of the pot before adding soil
💧 For Semi-Hydroponics:
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Soak LECA balls for 24 hrs before first use
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Place plant (bare-rooted) into a net pot filled with LECA
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Keep water reservoir just touching the bottom layer of balls
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Add diluted liquid fertilizer every 2–3 week
⚠️ Care & Tips
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Always rinse before first use to remove dust
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Sterilize between uses if reusing
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Add a liquid fertilizer regularly — LECA itself has no nutrients
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Use in transparent pots to monitor root and water level in semi-hydro systems
🌿 Common Add-ons Sold with LECA:
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Net pots
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Liquid nutrients (NPK or seaweed)
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Self-watering planters
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Rooting boosters
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