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title: "Any tips with using leca for orchids? I somewhat understand how to…"
description: "Any tips with using leca for orchids? I somewhat understand how to transition the plant but unsure of the watering needs after."
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Silver"
published: "2024-08-01T17:56:35.875698Z"
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# Any tips with using leca for orchids? I somewhat understand how to…

_Posted by Silver on 2024-08-01_

Any tips with using leca for orchids? I somewhat understand how to transition the plant but unsure of the watering needs after.

## 3 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-08-01

I haven’t tried leca for orchids but I’ve seen YouTube videos where they do. I think most people just keep a small reservoir since orchids like to be on the drier side.

I have 3 orchids in pon (no slow-release fertilizer) and I just water as normal, every week and a half or so. No reservoir since pon holds a lot of water

#### Silver replied on 2024-08-01

I added the reservoir, just not sure how deep to make it. The roots are on the short side and I didn’t go with a clear container. Only doing one, so it will be an experiment.

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-08-01

Yeah I would just try a small reservoir, so less than 1/3rd of the way up the pot

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