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title: "?, is it bad to put a small layer of Leica under your soil for…"
description: "?, is it bad to put a small layer of Leica under your soil for drainage? I read somewhere that it was bad.🤍🪴"
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# ?, is it bad to put a small layer of Leica under your soil for…

_Posted by Doll on 2024-02-13_

?, is it bad to put a small layer of Leica under your soil for drainage? I read somewhere that it was bad.🤍🪴

## 6 comments

### mushroombookgirl commented on 2024-02-13

I always put some small rocks at the bottom of my plant pots even if they have drainage. Just a habit I’ve got, I’m not sure if it’s helpful or not but I haven’t noticed any bad effects.

#### Plant Father replied on 2024-02-13

rocks at the bottom of your pots actually impedes drainage, the difference in materials and the surface tension of the water makes it difficult for water to flow between the two. i would recommend reading up on perched water tables in potted plants for more information

### Lana Layne 🌺🪴🪻🌵🌸 commented on 2024-02-13

I use pure lechuza pon

### Mullein commented on 2024-02-13

I’ve done it, but it’s still possible to overwater accidentally. It works best in a clear container so you can see if there’s still water at the bottom when you go to water

### Plant Father commented on 2024-02-13

i would suggest looking into perched water tables in potted plants, this will explain why “rocks for drainage” is bad for your plants. it’s a bit complicated for me to explain, but there are lots of helpful articles online about this phenomenon

#### Doll replied on 2024-02-13

Thank you

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