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title: "I just transferred my monstera from perlite to leca and within 2…"
description: "I just transferred my monstera from perlite to leca and within 2 weeks it rotted!! They were all healthy white roots in the perlite. What could have happened :("
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/qp49o0xSSiGwHH1DRaiVgA"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Janaea"
published: "2024-08-22T23:08:35.656091Z"
language: "en"
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# I just transferred my monstera from perlite to leca and within 2…

_Posted by Janaea on 2024-08-22_

I just transferred my monstera from perlite to leca and within 2 weeks it rotted!! They were all healthy white roots in the perlite. What could have happened :(

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## 5 comments

### Ji11 commented on 2024-08-22

A bacteria was introduced somehow  
Could have been the leca. I haven’t used it myself but I’ve heard you’re supposed to sterilize it with boiling water before using.

#### Janaea replied on 2024-08-22

You’re probably right. I did let it soak for a couple days but after that i just transferred it straight to the leca. :( I’ll try boiling next time!

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-08-23

I honestly don’t understand the hype around leca I use straight water. You can also use hydrogen peroxide in the water to prevent algae and rot.

#### Bri replied on 2024-08-23

Also don’t understand the hype on leca 😅

### Janaea commented on 2024-08-24

^^^I thought I’d try something new, I’m always down for new soil mediums lol but this one might be on my bad list 😂

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