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title: "I’ve read and seen in videos that some people go exclusively leca…"
description: "I’ve read and seen in videos that some people go exclusively leca because it’s less messy than soil. I’d obviously do plant-specific research before…"
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# I’ve read and seen in videos that some people go exclusively leca…

_Geplaatst door Jneyman op 2025-05-06_

I’ve read and seen in videos that some people go exclusively leca because it’s less messy than soil. I’d obviously do plant-specific research before converting, but anyone else out there who is all-leca?

What are the pros and cons of a primarily leca approach?

## 5 reacties

### Wolfen 🐺 reageerde op 2025-05-06

I've seen a couple of people go to all leca for several reasons. Most because of gnats or other soil born pests or fungi. I have some of my collection in leca or pon. But there's quite a few plants kinda own that it's not an option, or I just prefer them in soil/media. The biggest thing I've found is nutrients. Since the leca/pon has zero nutrients you need to constantly supply it, or your plant will start to stunt.

#### Wolfen 🐺 antwoordde op 2025-05-06

I've also found with alocasia that corm production is a bit different, and not quite as abundant. But if you don't care about that, it'd be a non-issue

### Jneyman reageerde op 2025-05-06

Great point to consider! Thanks!

### PrettyLittleThings reageerde op 2025-05-06

I've had some plants in leca for a while. Although it wasn't a problem at the beginning, I got tired of it in the end. With leca, you have to wash and replace the water every 2 weeks or so (and the container too, some buildup will show) , then re-arranging then back again. And yes, you to keep with their vitamins. I find it easier having them on soil just so they get really established. That's just my experience, lol.

#### PrettyLittleThings antwoordde op 2025-05-06

PS: I rather have them on all water than with leca, I find it a breeze.

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