I have been trying to find a simple and comprehensive video on how to propagate and/or just grow plants using LECA. Yours definitely provided the instruction I needed. Thanks so much for keeping it simple. What type of fertilizer do you use when growing plants in LECA?
I'm pleased you found the video helpful. I use the same fertilizer I use on all of my plants. I use Miracle Gro granuals at 1/4 strength. I know many people don't use MG, but I've been using it for years and it works for me. Thanks for watching!
@@PeggysPlants Oh my gosh, I just came to the comments to ask this very question, I always used Miracle Grow for my plants and am just starting with Leca, and was overwhelmed at the prices of the fertilizer they were all using with Leca and so glad you use Miracle Grow! Thank you!!!
“I’m not in to science experiments I just want to grow my plants”. Girl, you are my type of people lol. Great video, thanks so much for the explanation!
I have watched a bunch of videos recently on this topic and you make it seem so logical and easy! you have a gift not just with plants but with speaking! thank you!
Loved this video! Great introduction into Leca. Some videos can get overwhelming but yours is one I'll forward to friends who are just starting out. Leca can seem so technical and it really doesn't have to be! I don't PH my water and my plants are doing just fine. To know you have been doing it for years that way brings me comfort in what I'm doing. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm a simple person and tend to keep things simple. Nice to meet other like minded people. 😊 Thanks for watching!
I should have watched these in their proper order instead of backwards. Well anyway that has answered my second and third questions about feeding them in leca. Thankyou.
Wow Peggy, just when I believe you've outdone yourself, you push further ahead! This has been the best video I've seen so far. Its informative and covers a topic so many of us are interested in! Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants in Leca wouldn't work on spider plants senseverance plants lovely collection beautiful please let me know have a blessed day
I don't have any spider plants so I can't speak from experience there. I am presently growing a whale fin and common sansevieria in Leca with no problem. Thanks for watching!
I have just started to grow in Leca, your video was great and helped me no end. You made it sound so simple and it is once you know!. I grow Hoyas and orchids....Thank you.
I moved all my plants to leca and lechuza pon I’ve lost a few but it’s ok bc I’m learning and I love that you said you don’t ph your water I don’t either and that’s not a reason I post a plant I had put too much fertilizer in and my roots were sitting in water that’s the mistake I made but like I said I’m learning
Probably half of my plants are in LECA and I have a couple in pon. I've been using LECA for many years and find it works best for me, especially with thirsty plants. Thanks for sharing your experience. Happy growing!
Agh, Peggy, you’re so well spoken and have achieved so much in home horticulture. Every video has brought me help in some manner. Keeps me checking to see if there’s another uploaded 💕
Thanks for doing this very informative video. Your clear speaking and instructions kept me listening and watching!!! I saw some instructions about soaking of LECA balls before use. Is this necessary since I don’t see you doing it? Thank you, once again!
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the positive feedback. I rinse LECA before using it, but I don't soak. I've been using LECA long before it became popular and my plants haven't complained about the LECA not being soaked yet. 😆 I'm sure there is a good reason behind it, but I tend to keep things as simple as possible. Happy growing!
You have really helped me to understand the lecca process better, thank you, and keep the info coming about lecca. Now I want to try an orchid in leca.
You will be amazed at how easy it is. The orchids seem to love it. Just make sure you have a place where the orchid can get bright indirect sun or a grow light. Otherwise, it won't bloom. Now go give it a try!😊
Hi Peggy. You explain things so clearly which is important when it comes to anything about plants and how to grow them. Thank you for a very wonderful informative video. Blessings and a big thumbs up.
Thanks mrs.P.I'm greatful for your simplicity of life and things.I to wasn't into the science of it.I only wanted ,what u to started; love 4 yo plants.Period. No shade on others yet you have truely simplified to a child's level mrs.P.Thanks truely..;)✌🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You are so welcome. I'm sure there is some benefit in knowing the science, but I just like to keep things as simple as possible with my plants. Sounds like you're similar in that respect. I'm glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!🌿💚
Great video. I am currently trying to grow a Hoya in LECA and it is struggling. The step on placement of the plant in the LECA was very helpful. I think that is where I am going wrong. Also, you are an amazing teacher!
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words and for watching. I figured out the placement from trial and error. Since then, I've had no problem. Keep in mind that there will be some plants that don't do well in LECA. Happy growing!
Hi Peggy, I am in Miami. I just rcently got into growing plants. I've always grown them but now I suppose I am getting a bit more serious about it. Your video was very helpful.
Thanks Peggy. Very interesting. Still trying to grow them in dirt. This is definitely worth a try. That is after I conjure the dirt. (Lol). Thanks again for sharing.
Hello Peggy's, I actually love your plants , again something different interesting of how you grow your own plants in Leca , I might try to buy Leca for some of my plants , thank you and see you around ,
Thanks so much for the positive feedback. Using Leca has made keeping my plants watered much easier since they don't require watering as often. With so many plants, I was beginning to feel overwhelmed. Thanks for watching.
Hooray Peggy for this video! I remember asking you about your orchids quite a while ago and I'm so happy to see more details on your orchids in leca. I feel comfortable rooting in leca but have converted only a couple plants to growing in leca. I really like the Talenti gelato plastic jars for rooting or growing in leca for smaller plants (yes, i like Talenti gelato so I have quite a few). I use a wood burning tool (outside of course) to melt/add two or three holes around the base for the flushing. The lid for the jar makes a nice little coaster for the jar.
Sounds like you're well on your way and have figured things out. That's great! I love the use of the Talenti plastic jars. Very resourceful. Happy growing!
HiPeggy I loved this video and I have wanted to try LECA but was overwhelmed with all the measuring of the nutrients and PH levels this is just to the point the reason why I like all your other videos thanks!!!
Very cool. I have always wanted to try something like this. I love the look of those little balls. I do something similar with what I call bottle culture. I use it on phalaenopsis orchids outside.
This is such a great intro to LECA ! I've definitely been on the fence about switching some of my plants to LECA and really love the glass vessels you use - but how to do you safely put holes in them and without breaking?? 💚
I'm glad you liked the video. LECA is so easy! It is easy to put holes in glass with a diamond drill bit. I just did several yesterday and should have recorded. Maybe I will do a video on that for next week. It's the exact same process and tools as in my video on drilling holes in ceramic and glass. I haven't broken a glass yet! *knock on wood!
Thank you, Ms. Peggy! You are clear, concise and so informative with no extra! That’s what I need. My anxious brain can’t do extra. 😬 I feel ready to try this. I’m going to try my first glass no-net pot transition. I just did my first net pot one this morning. I’m terrified of glass drilling (it seems a little complicated living in an apartment without a backyard; but I think it might be possible. I’m trying a mason jar first so I can measure the water level with those markings. I’ll phone a friend aka my husband to help me with the glass drilling after I see how these first trial ones go! 💪🏾) Again, thank you! If you have a CashApp or similar I’d love to donate for your time. 💚🌱
Thank you! The key to drilling the holes is going slow with even pressure. I've never broken a glass and didn't have any experience when I started drilling holes. Using a diamond bit is important and I actually drill mine over the kitchen sink. It makes cleaning up any dust bits quick and easy. Once you put the hole in, you won't need to gauge the water level since you won't be able to fill past the hole. Also, you will be able to visually see how high the water is wicking up in the Leca. I'm sure it will turn out fine for you! Thanks for the donation offer. Right now, I don't have anything like that set up. Watching the videos alone, is appreciated. Good luck!
Thanks! It can be so hard to explain the most simple things, sometimes. Afterwards, I'm always wondering if anyone really understood what I was saying. LOL I'm that person. Thanks for watching.
This was great Peggy, i bought a Hoya Retusa starter plug and put it in LECA with super thrive, would you believe in 1 month of this the Retusa bloomed!! I cant even believe it
I do believe! That's great. The Hoya Kerrii in this video was doing limp and hadn't grown a new leaf in a year. I put it in LECA and it has grown several new leaves and is plump. LECA can give some amazing results. Happy growing!
Very informative video, thank you for making it so simple to understand, I think I’ll try it now. Your voice is so soothing, I’m so happy I subscribed ☺️
Hello and welcome to the plant family! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I encourage you to give it try. Next thing you know, you'll have everything growing in LECA. 😊
I'm no expert, but I've been growing orchids like this for years and have never tested for PH or anything else. The plants are happy and bloom yearly. I like to keep it simple. Best of luck and thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video, I like how it's really step by step with explanation at each point. I have a question: do you remove old soil-roots after they died out? Would it be dangerous to the plant if I dig it out of leca, remove these roots and then replant into fresh leca with just water roots? I kind of feel I don't want to keep rotten roots in a jar
I'm pleased you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching. Yes, you can remove the soil roots. The nice thing about using Leca is it is easy to remove them from the Leca without damaging the plant/roots. I remove my plants to clean up the roots as well as to remove algae, without any problems. No need to keep the rotten roots. 🌿💚
@@PeggysPlants Oh that's so good to know. Thank you. I'm starting my friendship with plants and already messed up few plants with wrong type of soil and overwatering 🤦♀ So I hope leca will help me maintaining it better. Oh I have another question: can I mix a gravel / decorative grit (sorry, English isn't my mother tongue and I'm not sure how it's called, I mean a nice looking little rocks that you can buy in plant shops) with leca to make it a little bit more attractive to look at?
I will keep that in mind. I've been using them for several years in the same manner and haven't had an issue. However, that's good to know. Thanks for your input!
Hi Peggy I just found you, and I’m now subscribed m. Thanks so much for this informative thread. I’m just starting out. I’ve killed a couple of my plants so far. I’d like to know what tool you used to put holes in the glass vessels?
Hello and welcome to our plant family! Here is a link to a video I made that shows step by step how I drilled the holes. Hope that helps! ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Amazing video content and explanation! Could you tell me how do you make a hole in your vases, please? Thank you so much. I'm new to indoor plants 🪴 but really want to give ot a try! ❤xx
Hi Peggy, thanks for the video. This is November 2022. Is your process the same for Leca? I want to try using Leca but I don’t want to go through that Ph process. I’m a new plant owner and have lost many a plant because I forget to water. This process seems so clean. I watch Orchid girl videos and want to grow a few orchids. Thanks for your response and thanks for keeping your plant growing and care simple.
Hello! My Leca process has not changed in years and I'm still doing everything the same way. It has really worked for me when it comes to difficult plants. I still don't have a clue what the PH is for any of my plants and they continue to thrive. I think you will be surprised at how easy working with Leca is.
Hi, Peggy! I'd like to make a request. I live in Fort Myers, FL, so not too far from you at all, and I'm wondering how people like us would "winter over" our house plants. Like for our 2 days of winter? Or do certain plants still go dormant no matter where you live? Id like to know what you do and would love to see a video on it. I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Thanks so much!
Hello Tara! I am just beginning to transport my plants from our home in the Keys to Central Florida. I've been living in zone 11, which is a tropical climate, so I have not had to overwinter or worry about plants going dormant. That's something I will have to learn about in the future. Maybe a viewer who lives in Central Florida will see your question and respond. Thanks for watching!
Hello There Peggy! I discovered yr channel on LECA for beginners. After going through so many on YT. Yours is comprehensive and easy to follow and understand. Thank you for sharing all your tips and advice on LECA here. I have just bought LECA and am in the process of washing & soaking them. Planning to start by transferring my little Wandering Jew & Hoya Carnosa plant cuttings now rooting in a glass of water & soil, onto LECA. And go slowly & hopefully progress from there. Looking at all the various water vessels here. Here in my country of Singapore it’s always hot & humid. Watering requirements are different. Tons and tons of beautiful orchids are here. Could you tell me how you put that hole into the side of yr transparent disposable cup? Also would there be a need for holes are the bottom too or just holes at the side of the cup? Thank you so much. Going to follow and subscribe.
Welcome Joy! I'm happy my video was helpful. The purpose of having a hole in the side is so you know exactly where your water level is. This is especially important when you first start your plant in leca so that you know your roots are above the water line and will not be sitting in water. No need to put holes in the bottom, since that would prevent your vessel from holding water. I use a soldering iron to put holes in my plastic cups. Best of luck!
Hi there Peggy, I'm just getting used to Leca for my plants and so far so good.... My orchid is in Leca in a glass jar without drainage holes... Do you think this will be a problem for it? Does it still need water at the bottom of the vase?
I keep it simple and use the same fertilizer I use in my other plants. I use miracle gro. Here is a link to my video on drilling holes in glass. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Hi Peggy, I love all your plant videos! Thank you for making them so informative!! I wanted to ask a question - how much water do you fill in into yourself-watering pots with LECA? Does the water touch the booth of mesh pot or is it below the mesh pot? Do you use a wick that sits in the water reservoir at the bottom of these pots?
Hello Sarika, I don't use a wick in my leca pots. The bottom of the mesh pot is in the water, since it is the only way the Leca can wick up water, since there is no wicking string. Starting off, I always make sure the roots are not in the water and can grow down to the water. Hope that helps.
@@PeggysPlants Thank goodness I found this question and your answer regarding self-watering pot and leca.I have few self-watering pot and I just bought leca but I'm new to leca. Thanks to your video and great explanation (straight to the point and easy to understand, no unnecessary dragging details) I understand more about it. I have a question. If I'm using self-watering pot with leca, do I need to cut the roots if the root growth reach the water? Or do I need to replace with bigger pot? I hope you can answer this.
Is it possible to grow an indoor herb garden with Leca? I am looking for something that won't attract bugs, and that is not expensive, like hydroponics.
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I have been trying to find a simple and comprehensive video on how to propagate and/or just grow plants using LECA. Yours definitely provided the instruction I needed. Thanks so much for keeping it simple. What type of fertilizer do you use when growing plants in LECA?
I'm pleased you found the video helpful. I use the same fertilizer I use on all of my plants. I use Miracle Gro granuals at 1/4 strength. I know many people don't use MG, but I've been using it for years and it works for me. Thanks for watching!
@@PeggysPlants And how many drops you ad to plant's water? Thanks for such a clear lesson.
@@PeggysPlants Oh my gosh, I just came to the comments to ask this very question, I always used Miracle Grow for my plants and am just starting with Leca, and was overwhelmed at the prices of the fertilizer they were all using with Leca and so glad you use Miracle Grow! Thank you!!!
@@PeggysPlants
“I’m not in to science experiments I just want to grow my plants”. Girl, you are my type of people lol.
Great video, thanks so much for the explanation!
Thank you!! 😊
By far one of the easiest explanations - praise you!
Thank you! Glad you found my content easy to understand. Happy growing!
getting into collecting plants big help.
That's great! Enjoy the journey.
I have watched a bunch of videos recently on this topic and you make it seem so logical and easy! you have a gift not just with plants but with speaking! thank you!
Thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased you found the video helpful and easy to understand. Thanks for watching!
Loved this video! Great introduction into Leca. Some videos can get overwhelming but yours is one I'll forward to friends who are just starting out. Leca can seem so technical and it really doesn't have to be! I don't PH my water and my plants are doing just fine. To know you have been doing it for years that way brings me comfort in what I'm doing. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm a simple person and tend to keep things simple. Nice to meet other like minded people. 😊
Thanks for watching!
I would like to try also without the whole PH testing... what nutrient do you use ?
I should have watched these in their proper order instead of backwards. Well anyway that has answered my second and third questions about feeding them in leca. Thankyou.
😊 No problem! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for making the glass/hole understandable. Now I know! 🤓
Happy to help!
Wow Peggy, just when I believe you've outdone yourself, you push further ahead! This has been the best video I've seen so far. Its informative and covers a topic so many of us are interested in! Thank you so much.
Thank you for the feedback. I'm pleased you found the video helpful. 😊
Such a clear and concise explanation, exactly what I needed to save my plants. Thanks, Peggy!
You are so welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants in Leca wouldn't work on spider plants senseverance plants lovely collection beautiful please let me know have a blessed day
I don't have any spider plants so I can't speak from experience there. I am presently growing a whale fin and common sansevieria in Leca with no problem. Thanks for watching!
Thank you foк all the details!
Glad it was helpful!
I have just started to grow in Leca, your video was great and helped me no end. You made it sound so simple and it is once you know!. I grow Hoyas and orchids....Thank you.
I moved all my plants to leca and lechuza pon I’ve lost a few but it’s ok bc I’m learning and I love that you said you don’t ph your water I don’t either and that’s not a reason I post a plant I had put too much fertilizer in and my roots were sitting in water that’s the mistake I made but like I said I’m learning
Probably half of my plants are in LECA and I have a couple in pon. I've been using LECA for many years and find it works best for me, especially with thirsty plants. Thanks for sharing your experience. Happy growing!
thank you so much for your videos... I'm sure all of us appreciate you taking time to explain everything in detail.
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great info! Finally in Fl the keys or northern tropics from 305 i 2 grow plants but all outside like the tropics, keep posting.
Thanks! Will do!
You have definitely become influential in the plant arena. You go!!!!
Thank you!😊
You gave details that others missed. Thank you for making this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Peggy for the info!!! Very appreciated!!! 🙋🏼♀️🪴💚🌿🐩
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching!
Your voice is so calming - I could listen for hours :)
Thank you for such a wonderful and informative video!
You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words and for watching.
Agh, Peggy, you’re so well spoken and have achieved so much in home horticulture. Every video has brought me help in some manner. Keeps me checking to see if there’s another uploaded 💕
You are so welcome! That means so much to me. Your support of my channel is appreciated. Thank you!🌿💚
Thanks for doing this very informative video. Your clear speaking and instructions kept me listening and watching!!!
I saw some instructions about soaking of LECA balls before use. Is this necessary since I don’t see you doing it?
Thank you, once again!
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the positive feedback. I rinse LECA before using it, but I don't soak. I've been using LECA long before it became popular and my plants haven't complained about the LECA not being soaked yet. 😆 I'm sure there is a good reason behind it, but I tend to keep things as simple as possible. Happy growing!
This was the best explanation on Leca!!! Thank you!
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.
You have really helped me to understand the lecca process better, thank you, and keep the info coming about lecca. Now I want to try an orchid in leca.
You will be amazed at how easy it is. The orchids seem to love it. Just make sure you have a place where the orchid can get bright indirect sun or a grow light. Otherwise, it won't bloom. Now go give it a try!😊
I've been watching MANY vids on this topic and yours is the first one to give me confidence to use leca
Thank you x
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
One of the best videos I have seen yet on Leca plants- v nicely explained
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
This is the most informative video about growing plants in Leca.. Thank you so much Peggy
Glad it was helpful!
Love your video, not complicated at all!!
Thank you! I like to keep it simple. 🌿💚
One of the best leca videos i’ve watched! Straight to the point and very informative 😁
I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
Hi Peggy. You explain things so clearly which is important when it comes to anything about plants and how to grow them. Thank you for a very wonderful informative video. Blessings and a big thumbs up.
You are so welcome, Mrs Abbie! That means a lot coming from you. Stay well!
Thanks mrs.P.I'm greatful for your simplicity of life and things.I to wasn't into the science of it.I only wanted ,what u to started; love 4 yo plants.Period. No shade on others yet you have truely simplified to a child's level mrs.P.Thanks truely..;)✌🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You are so welcome. I'm sure there is some benefit in knowing the science, but I just like to keep things as simple as possible with my plants. Sounds like you're similar in that respect. I'm glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!🌿💚
Very well explained, best intro to leca I’ve seen.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Great video. I am currently trying to grow a Hoya in LECA and it is struggling. The step on placement of the plant in the LECA was very helpful. I think that is where I am going wrong. Also, you are an amazing teacher!
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words and for watching. I figured out the placement from trial and error. Since then, I've had no problem. Keep in mind that there will be some plants that don't do well in LECA. Happy growing!
Hi Peggy, I am in Miami. I just rcently got into growing plants. I've always grown them but now I suppose I am getting a bit more serious about it. Your video was very helpful.
I'm glad the video was helpful. Enjoy your plants!
Best breakdown and explanation i have seen....i am ready to do this
It's so easy. I'm sure you can do it. Best of luck!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks Peggy. Very interesting. Still trying to grow them in dirt. This is definitely worth a try. That is after I conjure the dirt. (Lol). Thanks again for sharing.
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.🌿💚
I appreciate your video and advice on this. I have been thinking of starting to use Leca
I'm pleased you found the video useful. Thanks for watching.
Your plants in the vessels are looking very beautiful. 😍
Thank you so much 😊
Thankyou so much
Your video really helped me feel confident to do this at home 🏡
I'm happy to hear that. Best of luck!
Thanks so much for your leca videos Peggy! I think I’ve got it now! You are terrific!
You are so welcome. Best of luck!
Peggy, thank you so much for this video. I want to try to root some Hoyas. This video was very helpful
You are so welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Best of luck with your Hoyas!
Hello Peggy's, I actually love your plants , again something different interesting of how you grow your own plants in Leca , I might try to buy Leca for some of my plants , thank you and see you around ,
Thanks so much for the positive feedback. Using Leca has made keeping my plants watered much easier since they don't require watering as often. With so many plants, I was beginning to feel overwhelmed. Thanks for watching.
Fabulous I love your video and it’s very helpful 💖💖💖💖💖 thank you again.
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.
This video was so helpful, thank you for making this so easy to understand! I hope I don’t kill my plants 🥲🥲
I would recommend starting off with some of your more common plants until you are more confident. Best of luck!
Hooray Peggy for this video! I remember asking you about your orchids quite a while ago and I'm so happy to see more details on your orchids in leca. I feel comfortable rooting in leca but have converted only a couple plants to growing in leca. I really like the Talenti gelato plastic jars for rooting or growing in leca for smaller plants (yes, i like Talenti gelato so I have quite a few). I use a wood burning tool (outside of course) to melt/add two or three holes around the base for the flushing. The lid for the jar makes a nice little coaster for the jar.
Sounds like you're well on your way and have figured things out. That's great! I love the use of the Talenti plastic jars. Very resourceful. Happy growing!
Once again another great video Peggy. Using Leca is definitely a great way to go I’ve had plenty of success with it myself
Hello stranger! Nice "seeing" you. Thank you for the kind words. Thanks for watching!
Hallo Peggy. Thank you for the great video. I will clean the plant and the roots next time with the mix of water and neem oil, too. 😍
Sounds good! Thanks for watching!
HiPeggy I loved this video and I have wanted to try LECA but was overwhelmed with all the measuring of the nutrients and PH levels this is just to the point the reason why I like all your other videos thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful and you are welcome. My plant growing processes tend to be very simple, which is how I try to keep it. 😊🌿💚
Very cool. I have always wanted to try something like this. I love the look of those little balls. I do something similar with what I call bottle culture. I use it on phalaenopsis orchids outside.
Sounds interesting. Thanks for watching.
This is so interesting! I'd never even heard of LECA. Now I want to try my hand at orchids in LECA.
You can purchase a small bag of LECA and see if it works out for you. I think you will be surprised at how easy it is. Happy growing!
Thank you thank you thank you!!! Just what I needed !!! Thank you!! Great video !
You are so welcome! I'm pleased you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.🌿💚
@@PeggysPlants I’ve seen all this leca. Didn’t know the ins and outs. What fertilizer to use. How to use it. Just very helpful. Thank you
I just started using lecca, now I want to try a orchid in lecca.
The LECA makes orchid growing easy. Give it a try!🌻
Thank you so much Peggy. Simple but informative as always
You are so welcome, as always!
Very thorough vid, I love it👍🏾👍🏾
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
That helped me to understand it better
I'm glad it did. Thanks for watching!
This is such a great intro to LECA ! I've definitely been on the fence about switching some of my plants to LECA and really love the glass vessels you use - but how to do you safely put holes in them and without breaking?? 💚
I'm glad you liked the video. LECA is so easy! It is easy to put holes in glass with a diamond drill bit. I just did several yesterday and should have recorded. Maybe I will do a video on that for next week. It's the exact same process and tools as in my video on drilling holes in ceramic and glass. I haven't broken a glass yet! *knock on wood!
@@PeggysPlants would love that - thank you!!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great info.. I'm gonna try doing it.
I find it amazingly simple and hope you find it to be the same!
Thank you, Ms. Peggy! You are clear, concise and so informative with no extra! That’s what I need. My anxious brain can’t do extra. 😬 I feel ready to try this. I’m going to try my first glass no-net pot transition. I just did my first net pot one this morning. I’m terrified of glass drilling (it seems a little complicated living in an apartment without a backyard; but I think it might be possible. I’m trying a mason jar first so I can measure the water level with those markings. I’ll phone a friend aka my husband to help me with the glass drilling after I see how these first trial ones go! 💪🏾) Again, thank you! If you have a CashApp or similar I’d love to donate for your time. 💚🌱
Thank you! The key to drilling the holes is going slow with even pressure. I've never broken a glass and didn't have any experience when I started drilling holes. Using a diamond bit is important and I actually drill mine over the kitchen sink. It makes cleaning up any dust bits quick and easy. Once you put the hole in, you won't need to gauge the water level since you won't be able to fill past the hole. Also, you will be able to visually see how high the water is wicking up in the Leca. I'm sure it will turn out fine for you! Thanks for the donation offer. Right now, I don't have anything like that set up. Watching the videos alone, is appreciated. Good luck!
Hi Peggy informative as always thanks.
Thanks for watching, Penny! 🌿💚
Very well explained. Thanks so much
You're very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.
You explained that GREAT!! 💖I love growing my orchids in Leca and Lava Rock they do very well for me.😳 All your plants,seem to love it🌿🌿✌💖
Thanks! It can be so hard to explain the most simple things, sometimes. Afterwards, I'm always wondering if anyone really understood what I was saying. LOL I'm that person. Thanks for watching.
@@PeggysPlants hmmmm ya I am to its hard to have all your thoughts together making a vid!!!!😳😱😂😂😂💖✌
Thank you very informative leca class 👏
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all the advice! You always give such detailed explanations
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
This video was very informative! Thank you for sharing your LECA knowledge!
My pleasure. 🌿💚Glad you enjoyed it.
This was great Peggy, i bought a Hoya Retusa starter plug and put it in LECA with super thrive, would you believe in 1 month of this the Retusa bloomed!! I cant even believe it
I do believe! That's great. The Hoya Kerrii in this video was doing limp and hadn't grown a new leaf in a year. I put it in LECA and it has grown several new leaves and is plump. LECA can give some amazing results. Happy growing!
Im gonna put my Kerrii in LECA its been 8 mths on mine and it has done nothing
Absolutely helpful video, it's full of information!
See you on the next video! 😎👍🔔
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Very informative video, thank you for making it so simple to understand, I think I’ll try it now. Your voice is so soothing, I’m so happy I subscribed ☺️
Hello and welcome to the plant family! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I encourage you to give it try. Next thing you know, you'll have everything growing in LECA. 😊
Interesting as usual Peggy, thank you!
Thanks for watching. You're welcome!
Thank you Peggy I worried about the ph until this video
I'm no expert, but I've been growing orchids like this for years and have never tested for PH or anything else. The plants are happy and bloom yearly. I like to keep it simple. Best of luck and thanks for watching.
Very informative & helpful video. 🙂
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Thanks for a a very informative and easy to understand video! I might just try a few of my plants in Leca now!
Glad it was helpful. I think you would be surprised at how easy it is. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video, I like how it's really step by step with explanation at each point.
I have a question: do you remove old soil-roots after they died out? Would it be dangerous to the plant if I dig it out of leca, remove these roots and then replant into fresh leca with just water roots? I kind of feel I don't want to keep rotten roots in a jar
I'm pleased you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching. Yes, you can remove the soil roots. The nice thing about using Leca is it is easy to remove them from the Leca without damaging the plant/roots. I remove my plants to clean up the roots as well as to remove algae, without any problems. No need to keep the rotten roots. 🌿💚
@@PeggysPlants Oh that's so good to know. Thank you.
I'm starting my friendship with plants and already messed up few plants with wrong type of soil and overwatering 🤦♀ So I hope leca will help me maintaining it better.
Oh I have another question: can I mix a gravel / decorative grit (sorry, English isn't my mother tongue and I'm not sure how it's called, I mean a nice looking little rocks that you can buy in plant shops) with leca to make it a little bit more attractive to look at?
Very informative! Thank You 💚
You are so welcome!
Great informative video 🙂🥰
I'm pleased you found it informative. Thanks for watching!🌿💚
So informative
Glad you think so. Thanks for watching!
I’ve heard the clay sludge can accumulate in your pipes. I rinse my LECA outdoors weather permitting.
I will keep that in mind. I've been using them for several years in the same manner and haven't had an issue. However, that's good to know. Thanks for your input!
I would like to try this on a Hoya.
My local nursery supply store does not sell lecca so I have to order some. Thank you for the video.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and happy growing!
Hi Peggy I just found you, and I’m now subscribed m. Thanks so much for this informative thread. I’m just starting out. I’ve killed a couple of my plants so far. I’d like to know what tool you used to put holes in the glass vessels?
Hello and welcome to our plant family! Here is a link to a video I made that shows step by step how I drilled the holes. Hope that helps! ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Amazing video content and explanation! Could you tell me how do you make a hole in your vases, please? Thank you so much. I'm new to indoor plants 🪴 but really want to give ot a try! ❤xx
I'm pleased you found my video helpful. Here is how I put holes in my glass vessels. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Fantastic!! I'm going to have to try this!
Please do! You'll be surprised how easy it is. Thanks for watching. 🌿💚
Hi Peggy, thanks for the video. This is November 2022. Is your process the same for Leca? I want to try using Leca but I don’t want to go through that Ph process. I’m a new plant owner and have lost many a plant because I forget to water. This process seems so clean. I watch Orchid girl videos and want to grow a few orchids. Thanks for your response and thanks for keeping your plant growing and care simple.
Hello! My Leca process has not changed in years and I'm still doing everything the same way. It has really worked for me when it comes to difficult plants. I still don't have a clue what the PH is for any of my plants and they continue to thrive. I think you will be surprised at how easy working with Leca is.
Thank you for replying to me. Have a Blessed Day!!!
I like it very much, but I don’t start yet. I don’t know hows’ to start ? Timely you just showed this video and here I go..........
It's easier than you think. Happy growing!
What glass cutter do you use? I can't wait to try leca this weekend.
Here is my video on cutting holes in glass: ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html Enjoy your project!
Hi Peggy, do you have video on how u drilled the holes?? Thank you🌹
Yes, I do. Here is a link. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Hi, Peggy! I'd like to make a request. I live in Fort Myers, FL, so not too far from you at all, and I'm wondering how people like us would "winter over" our house plants. Like for our 2 days of winter? Or do certain plants still go dormant no matter where you live? Id like to know what you do and would love to see a video on it. I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Thanks so much!
Hello Tara! I am just beginning to transport my plants from our home in the Keys to Central Florida. I've been living in zone 11, which is a tropical climate, so I have not had to overwinter or worry about plants going dormant. That's something I will have to learn about in the future. Maybe a viewer who lives in Central Florida will see your question and respond. Thanks for watching!
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How did you manage to drill the holes in the glass? Thanks
Here is a link to my video on drilling holes in glass. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
It's not as difficult as you may think. Best of luck!
Such a great explanation video, thank you! But how do you make the holes on your glass vessels?
Glad you found the video helpful. Here is a link to my video on drilling holes in glass. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
@@PeggysPlants Thank you!
Is there a video on how cut the glass
Hello There Peggy! I discovered yr channel on LECA for beginners. After going through so many on YT. Yours is comprehensive and easy to follow and understand. Thank you for sharing all your tips and advice on LECA here. I have just bought LECA and am in the process of washing & soaking them. Planning to start by transferring my little Wandering Jew & Hoya Carnosa plant cuttings now rooting in a glass of water & soil, onto LECA. And go slowly & hopefully progress from there. Looking at all the various water vessels here. Here in my country of Singapore it’s always hot & humid. Watering requirements are different. Tons and tons of beautiful orchids are here. Could you tell me how you put that hole into the side of yr transparent disposable cup? Also would there be a need for holes are the bottom too or just holes at the side of the cup? Thank you so much. Going to follow and subscribe.
Welcome Joy! I'm happy my video was helpful. The purpose of having a hole in the side is so you know exactly where your water level is. This is especially important when you first start your plant in leca so that you know your roots are above the water line and will not be sitting in water. No need to put holes in the bottom, since that would prevent your vessel from holding water. I use a soldering iron to put holes in my plastic cups. Best of luck!
Thank you very much for this excellent video. If I may ask, should the soil roots that die off be removed at some point? Thank you
I usually don't remove mine until I have to clean the algea from the vessel or flush my leca.
Very informative and simple enough for beginners! Thanks! How do you put those holes on glass containers?
Glad you found the video helpful. Here is a step by step video on drilling holes in glass. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Hi there Peggy, I'm just getting used to Leca for my plants and so far so good.... My orchid is in Leca in a glass jar without drainage holes... Do you think this will be a problem for it? Does it still need water at the bottom of the vase?
There are many ways to use Leca. Not having a drainage hole isn't a problem but I always leave some water at the bottom of the vessel.
What nutrients do you use? Also how do you drill holes into the glass?
I keep it simple and use the same fertilizer I use in my other plants. I use miracle gro. Here is a link to my video on drilling holes in glass. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html
Hi Peggy, I love all your plant videos! Thank you for making them so informative!! I wanted to ask a question - how much water do you fill in into yourself-watering pots with LECA? Does the water touch the booth of mesh pot or is it below the mesh pot? Do you use a wick that sits in the water reservoir at the bottom of these pots?
Hello Sarika, I don't use a wick in my leca pots. The bottom of the mesh pot is in the water, since it is the only way the Leca can wick up water, since there is no wicking string. Starting off, I always make sure the roots are not in the water and can grow down to the water. Hope that helps.
@@PeggysPlants Thank goodness I found this question and your answer regarding self-watering pot and leca.I have few self-watering pot and I just bought leca but I'm new to leca. Thanks to your video and great explanation (straight to the point and easy to understand, no unnecessary dragging details) I understand more about it.
I have a question. If I'm using self-watering pot with leca, do I need to cut the roots if the root growth reach the water? Or do I need to replace with bigger pot? I hope you can answer this.
What did you use to make hole in glass container?
I used a drill. Here is a link to my video showing how I do it. ruclips.net/video/JH_yUVZSqGc/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to grow an indoor herb garden with Leca? I am looking for something that won't attract bugs, and that is not expensive, like hydroponics.
I've drown herbs in water so I don't see why it wouldn't work with Leca. Best of luck!
When you put the lecca in plastic cup with hole doesn't the water spill out?
You only put the water up to the hole. I explain the how and why in this video. Video link
ruclips.net/video/uj6UM-Jr9SU/видео.html