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title: "Recently moved my anthurium crystallinum into leca and check out the…"
description: "Recently moved my anthurium crystallinum into leca and check out the new roots! It’s got a new leaf coming in as well."
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community: "Anthurium Affection"
author: "McKenzie"
published: "2026-05-22T22:57:26.593711Z"
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# Recently moved my anthurium crystallinum into leca and check out the…

_Posted by McKenzie on 2026-05-22_

Recently moved my anthurium crystallinum into leca and check out the new roots! It’s got a new leaf coming in as well.

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## 7 comments

### Resilient Roots commented on 2026-05-24

Three of my Antheriums are in leca and root well in water, especially with the amount of oxygen they get, due to the leca. The only thing I would say (apologies if you already know this), try not to leave them in a reservoir of water during colder months, you might get root rot.

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-24

Thank you for the tip! I actually didn’t know about the root rot in colder months with leca. I normally keep the water level below the roots but I’ll definitely keep an eye out towards the fall and winter!

### Resilient Roots commented on 2026-05-24

I generally let the root system fill out a 9cm pot before transferring into a bigger pot and switch to a soil mix before the winter begins.

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-24

Thanks for the information! Real quick question while I’m here. Currently I’ve got an anthurium warocqueanum and an anthurium crystallinum in full leca, but I’ve seen a lot of different options on plant food/fertilizer for anthuriums in semi-hydro. Are there any particular products or N-P-K ratios you recommend?

### Resilient Roots commented on 2026-05-24

In the UK I use a fertiliser called 'Liquid Gold Leaf's, with an N-P-K of 9-5-16. It's good gear and can be used to any substrate

#### McKenzie replied on 2026-05-24

Thank you!!!

### Resilient Roots commented on 2026-05-24

Good luck with everything, plants help us to thrive as much as we help them

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