Interesting video - thanks. I don’t agree with the idea of letting the water indicator drop to the bottom and then monitoring the moisture content of the PON by poking one’s finger into it. My understanding of selfwatering planters and PON is that if one keeps the water reservoir filled with water, the PON will absorb and distribute the water evenly through capillary action throughout the planter and the plant will absorb water from the moist PON as required. PON can not be water logged and plants growing in PON can not be overwatered. The only planter that Lechuza specifically prescribes letting the reservoir getting completely empty is the Lechuza Orchidea, but that is a specialist planter for a plant with very special requirements.
Hi! Thank you for watching. We pot plants in delta 20 planter using a potting mix. The Pon is a thin layer at the bottom of a planter under the potting mix. Yes, it absorbs the water from the reservoir; slowly releases it to the potting mix. Pon controls and evens the moisture levels of the potting mix. Every plant needs a "dry phase." Some plant types prefer a long one; other plant types need a shorter break between watering. If the reservoir refilled as soon as it is empty or kept full at all times, it will keep the potting mix constantly moist. Constantly moist potting mix interferes with oxygen circulation, leads to lots of problems from pests to root rot. "When the water level indicator reads min after a few days to several weeks, do not water immediately. This is the start of the "dry phase" for the plant. Depending on the plant's size, location, and plant type, the lengths of the dry phase will vary." - Lechuza's watering instructions. So, by poking the finger in or using the soil moisture meter, we test the potting mix's moisture level to ensure not to over water plants. One can pot plants in the Pon only. It is an excellent soil substitute. The subtract lowers the risk of plants being over watered. But even then - the "dry phase" is necessary. Watering for plants potted only in Pon is a bit different. "Every third watering, be sure to pour water over the subtract slowly instead of using the supply shaft. This helps regulate the level of salt" - Lechuza's watering instructions. Hope this clarifies how the system works. Green Luck!
Hi Lynda, Thank you for watching! We sell self-watering planters in our online shop here: mycityplants.com/pages/lechuza-planters Make sure to select a planter for your BOP at least 3" larger than the original container. ** To know how big is the pot you have now, measure the diameter of the original pot - across the center on the top. Green Luck!
My City Plants shoot with your questions! I have the classic ls 21 and want to use it with leca! Do I still put down the medium on the bottom then my leca?
Dear Highlander, Here is a part of my reply to your earlier comment: "I have never used this clay aggregate. After reading about Leca, clay balls need to be soaked in water to function properly, where Lechuza's subtract Pon (under the soil) works as the sponge and can absorb the water from the water reservoir, then slowly release it in the soil. Have you ever used Leca in any self-watering pots/pots with water reservoirs? How do you test this material to know when it's time to water plants? Leca sounds like a good material to use for plants potted in pots without any drainage. It will provide a space between the soil or roots at the pot's bottom (a bit of drainage) and might work as the soil moisture-controlling buffer."
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I would absolutely love to have some of those planters. Stunning!!
Hi Rosie,
Glad you like them. Checkout the full collection here: www.lechuza.world/
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Thank you for posting ... Have a great/green day ...
Thank you! You too :)
Interesting video - thanks.
I don’t agree with the idea of letting the water indicator drop to the bottom and then monitoring the moisture content of the PON by poking one’s finger into it.
My understanding of selfwatering planters and PON is that if one keeps the water reservoir filled with water, the PON will absorb and distribute the water evenly through capillary action throughout the planter and the plant will absorb water from the moist PON as required. PON can not be water logged and plants growing in PON can not be overwatered.
The only planter that Lechuza specifically prescribes letting the reservoir getting completely empty is the Lechuza Orchidea, but that is a specialist planter for a plant with very special requirements.
Hi!
Thank you for watching.
We pot plants in delta 20 planter using a potting mix.
The Pon is a thin layer at the bottom of a planter under the potting mix. Yes, it absorbs the water from the reservoir; slowly releases it to the potting mix. Pon controls and evens the moisture levels of the potting mix.
Every plant needs a "dry phase."
Some plant types prefer a long one; other plant types need a shorter break between watering.
If the reservoir refilled as soon as it is empty or kept full at all times, it will keep the potting mix constantly moist. Constantly moist potting mix interferes with oxygen circulation, leads to lots of problems from pests to root rot.
"When the water level indicator reads min after a few days to several weeks, do not water immediately. This is the start of the "dry phase" for the plant. Depending on the plant's size, location, and plant type, the lengths of the dry phase will vary." - Lechuza's watering instructions.
So, by poking the finger in or using the soil moisture meter, we test the potting mix's moisture level to ensure not to over water plants.
One can pot plants in the Pon only. It is an excellent soil substitute.
The subtract lowers the risk of plants being over watered.
But even then - the "dry phase" is necessary.
Watering for plants potted only in Pon is a bit different. "Every third watering, be sure to pour water over the subtract slowly instead of using the supply shaft. This helps regulate the level of salt" - Lechuza's watering instructions.
Hope this clarifies how the system works. Green Luck!
Where can I buy the water reservoir, I bought mine second hand and am in the UK
Hi Shirine,
You can visit Lechuza UK site www.lechuza.co.uk/
Thank you for watching 🌱
How to order a self watering pot for bird of paradise plant ? Thanks Lynda Cherry
Hi Lynda,
Thank you for watching!
We sell self-watering planters in our online shop here: mycityplants.com/pages/lechuza-planters
Make sure to select a planter for your BOP at least 3" larger than the original container.
** To know how big is the pot you have now, measure the diameter of the original pot - across the center on the top.
Green Luck!
Can you do a video on using them with leca?
Hi! Have you seen my previous reply to your question about Leca?
I had a few questions for you about this material:)
My City Plants shoot with your questions! I have the classic ls 21 and want to use it with leca! Do I still put down the medium on the bottom then my leca?
Dear Highlander,
Here is a part of my reply to your earlier comment:
"I have never used this clay aggregate.
After reading about Leca, clay balls need to be soaked in water to function properly, where Lechuza's subtract Pon (under the soil) works as the sponge and can absorb the water from the water reservoir, then slowly release it in the soil.
Have you ever used Leca in any self-watering pots/pots with water reservoirs?
How do you test this material to know when it's time to water plants?
Leca sounds like a good material to use for plants potted in pots without any drainage. It will provide a space between the soil or roots at the pot's bottom (a bit of drainage) and might work as the soil moisture-controlling buffer."
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