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title: "Hello! I’m considering trying hydroponics in Leca. I want to start…"
description: "Hello! I’m considering trying hydroponics in Leca. I want to start with my monstera. Any tips?"
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community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Tibby"
published: "2026-04-06T14:27:39.285631Z"
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# Hello! I’m considering trying hydroponics in Leca. I want to start…

_Posted by Tibby on 2026-04-06_

Hello!  
I’m considering trying hydroponics in Leca. I want to start with my monstera. Any tips?

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## 2 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-06

you have to "season" your leca before you use it. give the beads a good couple of hours to soak, and DO NOT put that water down the drain. dump it outside or something. the mineral and clay deposits will clog your drains, and your plants don't like so much minerals in their water

#### Tibby replied on 2026-04-06

Thank you!

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