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?
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.
0 likes 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
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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.
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