LECA MEDIUM for Plants 4-10mm

Gardening expanded clay

It is used as an insulating, drainage and loosening element. Thanks to its porous structure, it perfectly aerates the soil and facilitates the supply of the right amount of oxygen to the roots of the plant. The aggregate is in the form of rounded or oval granules of various sizes.

Quantities available:

• 5l
• 10l
• 20l

Is expanded clay harmful?

It is chemically inert, odorless and resistant to moisture, mold and fungi, and remains completely safe for the environment.

Advantages of adding LECA to the substrate:

• Sprinkling a layer of expanded clay at the bottom of the pot, in which the flowers are to grow, helps in the effective outflow of water, protecting the roots of the plant from rotting. Such use of expanded clay is possible due to its complete water resistance.
• Expanded clay added to the substrate used for planting allows you to loosen and aerate the soil. In this way, we loosen the soil, giving the roots more space to develop properly.
• In the case of growing flowers that need high humidity, expanded clay can also be useful. As it evaporates substances very well, it will act as an air freshener when flooded with water.
• The excellent insulating properties of expanded clay can be used by mulching the top layer of soil both in the garden and in the pot. This will allow the plants to maintain the optimum temperature and protect them from freezing. In addition, it will be a decorative element.

Applications of expanded clay in horticulture?

• Substrate additive
• An addition to the pot as drainage
• As a humidifier for plants
• As bedding
• Material for building garden architecture
• In hydroponic cultivation
• Instead of bark