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title: "Just repotted my baby phalonopsis orchid in a 9cm pot using LECA do i…"
description: "Just repotted my baby phalonopsis orchid in a 9cm pot using LECA do i water it as if it were bark or keep a bit of water in the pot 24/7"
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author: "Mr Plant Guy"
published: "2023-08-04T19:06:33.086Z"
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# Just repotted my baby phalonopsis orchid in a 9cm pot using LECA do i…

_Posted by Mr Plant Guy on 2023-08-04_

Just repotted my baby phalonopsis orchid in a 9cm pot using LECA do i water it as if it were bark or keep a bit of water in the pot 24/7

## 7 comments

### Anya commented on 2023-08-04

Always keep some water in the pot and make sure to use nutrients

#### Mr Plant Guy replied on 2023-08-04

is there a chance of root rot?

#### Anya replied on 2023-08-04

Usually there isn’t with leca because root rot is caused by lack of oxygen, not just over watering. The spaces between leca provide plenty of oxygens If you’re really worried about it, make sure you keep the water level below the roots (the leca will soak it up and provide it to the roots) or use a wick system.

#### Anya replied on 2023-08-04

Just make sure you remove all of the previous substrate.

#### Bethany Ortega replied on 2023-08-04

Could I apply the same method to my Monstera albo? Keeping a little water in the bottom? It’s also in LECA!

#### Anya replied on 2023-08-04

Absolutely ☺️

### Mr Plant Guy commented on 2023-08-04

thanks

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