---
title: "Im thinking about planting a couple Alocasias in leca. Does anyone…"
description: "Im thinking about planting a couple Alocasias in leca. Does anyone have tips about growing them in leca such as fertilizing, how to transfer into leca, how to…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/647a2548c8c95867045bcac7"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Plants&theirMediums"
published: "2023-06-02T17:22:16.624Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/everythingHousePlants.jpg"
---

[Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md)

# Im thinking about planting a couple Alocasias in leca. Does anyone…

_Posted by Plants\&theirMediums on 2023-06-02_

Im thinking about planting a couple Alocasias in leca. Does anyone have tips about growing them in leca such as fertilizing, how to transfer into leca, how to set up leca etc? Ive heard of the NSW setup so if anyone knows about that please let me know too.

## 7 comments

### Stephanie commented on 2023-06-02

I know you’re supposed to soak the leca for about 24 hours before use, then put a few in the bottom, add your plant, cover the roots with leca and then put in water, but don’t fill the vessel all the way up, only about a third of the way. And change the water weekly to avoid algae growth. Just the basics!

#### Plants\&theirMediums replied on 2023-06-02

Thank you but how would i go about fertilizing?

#### Joy replied on 2023-06-02

I am also starting to get into leca and I am going to use fertilizer by elm dirt called Plant Juice .. check them out ..

#### Plants\&theirMediums replied on 2023-06-02

Ok I will thanks!

### Brianna commented on 2023-06-03

I use foliage pro by dyna-grow. It seems to be working well!

### InkedgirlC commented on 2023-06-07

Rinse and drain your Leca until the water runs clear. Soak 24 hrs. You need to use a net pot and reservoir that should have nutrients. I use Dynagrow foliage pro and dynagrow Pro tekt. Also check your ph and adjust with ph up or ph down accordingly. I suggest you watch some videos on you tube. Leca can be tricky!

#### Plants\&theirMediums replied on 2023-06-07

Ok thank you!

---

_Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_