3 easy plants to grow in LECA (Semi-hydroponics) + tips //

I'm still a beginner at LECA but I have figured out a few plants that seem easier to grow in through semi-hydroponics if you are an amateur or beginner at the system. I've also learned a few beginner tips for switching plants over to passive hydroponics that I think you will find helpful if all of this is new to you. #LECA #Semihydroponics #Plantwithme
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[@hallease]

Hey y'all closed captions are coming soon! Timecode below for clicking. Plant #1 // 1:10 Amateur tip #1 // 4:56 Plant #2 // 5:48 Amateur tip #2 //. 7:20 Amateur tip #3 // 7:44 Plant #3 // 8:21 Amateur tip #4 // 10:23 Bonus Plant! // 11:49 Amateur tip #5. //. 12:23 Bonus Plant! // 12:32 Remember everything I use for my plants is available via my kit: kit.co/Hallease/semi-hydroponics-leca-basics

[@rikkir6229]

I'm curious if you hire out for closed captioning. I'd be interested in doing that for you, if you need help.

[@hallease]

@@rikkir6229 I do her contact info is in the description box.

[@lesliebegamkenefic5961]

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[@BLACKCHEROKEE23]

I wish I lived in an area where I could just go outside & get some cuttings off of a plant. 🌱🍃🌵

[@potatopotatoeOG]

I feel you. But Plant watching is really a thing😂 in stores and if put in the work you'll find a baby that'll grow easy to pluck. Just go out there and try

[@hallease]

Just gotta pay attention when you're out in the world

[@kalenaglory2483]

Annette. I hear you. On my walk this morning, I saw Cactus, Rosemary, Lavender and several other plants all on the side of the road.😁

[@jake6681]

Right! I’m like where are you finding these I’ve never seen a monstera just laying around lol

[@LiliansGardens]

I just wish I could find someone willing to share a monstera cutting . I believe that is easieras I have so many beauties I couod cut and swap. I'll intensify my search

[@geisenma]

Fenestration (fen-neh-stray-shun) means with Windows or “windowed”! It’s from the Latin word fenestra, which means window. Defenestration means throwing someone out a window, which is actually kind of a thing in history (eg the defenestrations or Prague in 1618)...

[@rebeccabarfield7936]

I could listen to you talk about plants all day ❤

[@hallease]

Aw thank you!

[@denisejo10462]

When I was watching the video I was thinking the same thing. I find her voice so soothing.

[@keilah4039]

Not a novice or a vet, but a self-proclaimed member of the Hallease/StumbleWell/ChaoticGood fam engaging in the comments because, as we Jamaicans say, "One, one coco full basket" (Every little bit counts).

[@hallease]

#MVP

[@potatopotatoeOG]

❤

[@_Bianca]

@14:31 "... unless I start hanging stuff from the ceiling." 😄 You're a plant lady! You're gonna get 17 more plants! 😝I'm seeing a whole green house for you, like, 10 years from now.

[@Defender_messenger]

I love youtubers that talk about plants the way you do, a lot of plant youtubers sound snobby to me lol 😂 you’re having fun and I love it. I want to try this method so I don’t have to keep replenishing soil but I’m scared haha

[@indigobeauty1]

You should look into planting all plants in Pumice, vermiculite, and slow release fertilizer. I found it on KZbin and my Plants seem to Love it! ☺🌱

[@feliciafelicia6965]

Idk how I got here, but im really happy I found you.

[@Moo_nbeam]

girl, i'm on a hallease binge ever since i found your leca basics video 💚 i've ordered my leca and can't wait to start! also, you're so beautiful and i love watching you while i tend to my plants ☺️

[@LaviniaDeMortalium]

To add to the list: Peace Lilly's. I had one that was struggling for two years ( it was too wet, then it was too dry, etc) in dirt, and it _took off_ in leca. So give it a shot! Also, I had no idea snake plants could do well in leca. I really need to try that! Thanks!

[@carissaritchardson6719]

Hoyas are epiphytes which are a type of plant that will just grow on a trunk of a tree and just live so it would make sense that they would do well in leca since it's just rocks and water!

[@hallease]

Yeah! That's what I saw another plant person say too

[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

So would orchids do well in leca too?

[@hallease]

@@RockyLuvsJonghyun alot of people do some variation of LECA or semi- hydro for their Orchids

[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

Hallease ohhh okay. Thank you. I appreciate it. I’ve seen the bark orchids but never leca.

[@AlexisCreggerOlinyk]

The Selloum has been reclassified as Thaumatophyllum Bipennatifidum. I know, it’s a mouthful. That said, Philodendrons LOVE LECA. I have all of mine in it and they take to it quickly and easily.

[@hallease]

Interesting 🤔

[@user-wm9rd1cf2b]

Thank you so much I’ve never heard of semi. I grow hydroponically and I love this. Most of my plants, a grown hydroponically. I’m going up to get the fit and Alex and I love this method. Thank you

[@anthonyrice2715]

Your videos are as refreshing as the plants you’re growing. Thank you!

[@watermelon6398]

I enjoy listening to you and love plant's videos, best mix ever ❤

[@hallease]

There will be another one over the weekend

[@ItsMeKeda]

Your plant babies are just over there thriving, huh? One day. I’ll get there. In the meantime, I’ll just enjoy all the greenery in your space. ☺️

[@pwoolard4150]

I love your voice and that you don't take yourself too seriously. What a pleasure to find another "laugher". And yep, the ceiling is next. I'm blessed in that my house faces south to southwest. The entire front of my house's windows are draped in hanging plants. You are a treat. And such a pretty lady too.

[@glenmaturityinbasics5430]

Thanks for sharing, Hallease! I’m a beginner convert to Leca just today! Just got it in the mail. Planted most of my pothos and 1 Caladium. Praying for my conversion and learning continuously from Poms (plant moms) enthusiasts such as you. Thank you!!! ❤️ 🌱

[@mcelestebrown]

How did your Calcium do?

[@sunshinechristina7780]

I think you have graduated from novice to ______…. So happy I found your channel 💜

[@liyahliy6894]

I was in california last week and I saw all these plant and palms and philodendrons on the side of the road and said hm……free plants. If only I could get a cutting… but that might be weird. I’m glad that it wasn’t one of my weird thought and there is someone actually being successful in this. So THANK YOU! 💜💜

[@nicki1207]

4:30 in the morning found you searching leca...about 3 videos in now 😁. Thank you. Glad I subscribed

[@nao32ka]

I love your plant names, tips, and humor!! Thanks for the informational posts 😊

[@katrinerocha2168]

aww, i love that you did a follow-up so we can see how the leca worked out!

[@o.m.2203]

Yes! Perfect timing! I just bought my first bag of leca and I’m so excited to get something planted in it. 😅

[@jessicasohn1563]

One of these days I'll work up the courage to try semi-hydro! Thanks for sharing your progress. Side note, I ADORE your personal style and you're definitely an inspiration for me to refine and curate my own closet/jewelry.

[@hallease]

Awww thank you

[@potatopotatoeOG]

The intro makes me wanna hug you. You're a cool soul. So my virtual hug will be a subscription

[@hallease]

🤗🤗🤗

[@annaleon7364]

Love this! Thank you. I'm currently researching to make the switch to LECA but am curious why your containers need holes in them? For aeration? Especially if you don't fill them up the whole way.

[@MommaLuvsManga]

Okay, I am definitely going to give this a try. My plant babies... some of them are in need of a change.

[@danielle4248]

Love all plant excitement!!

[@danielle4248]

I am on this leca journey with you. Still figuring out which plants will be happy.

[@cherylanne6549]

Oddly enough, a video just showed up in my feed today that said not to try potos in leca. I didn't have time to watch it, but I'm going to go back and see if I can find it since you say pothos is so easy. Your crimson Queen looks absolutely beautiful, a lot better than the one I have growing in soil in my kitchen! I really enjoyed your video and I subscribed.

[@nicoswanmakes]

I'm so tempted to try this out. I'm wondering if anyone here has tried this with a rubber tree/plant? Thank you for the plant talks. I love seeing folks getting into plants. I have cuttings from friends grandmas and doing plant trades through work and its been so great that this is picking up more commonly.

[@joannamartinez8086]

I have watch this video 3 times already !!!! I love how you transmit peace

[@daniellehowland5487]

Girl! Love your content and appreciate you documenting your journey. As a fellow San Antonian I appreciate your Riverwalk references lol Thanks for inspiring me to start Leca as well! Lord bless!

[@hallease]

Aye! 210 por vida!

[@sheridanm.1395]

Love these plant vids so much!

[@PlantLover111]

Beautiful Monstera!!!

[@maddeeheely5758]

I wish I found you before I repotted all of my plants. I reeeeally wanna try LECA now!

[@Jayl__]

I would also add that you can go halfway mark for water or above one third if your plant was transitioning from water to leca as they are used to water so starting with water and slowly drying out to leca could be a good choice

[@SusanElliottZen]

You can make a sleeve of almost anything for your clear planters. A newspaper is one idea. slides off to inspect the roots.

[@JustGeenuh]

Your plants are so happy! This was very educational! 🤗

[@cbstrange4]

I just need to tell you that your videos are AWESOME. I love watching them! So informative.

[@ivyplantjourney20]

Luv your humble and sweet character. Thanks for your amateur but pros to me tip 🙏🌿💚

[@klarahopkins]

You’ve convinced me to switch to leca. Subscribed!

[@tabithamichel3305]

I did that to one of my leaves too. 🙊 Got too excited.

I like the option of leca. My only issue with having leca is that I really don't want to spray all of my plants to get rid of pest. I had mealybugs so bad that I ended up going with a chemical systemic that goes in the soil. I will spray those plants too and hope that both methods will get rid of them faster. I am in an apartment with limited space to quarantine my plants though I do have a dedicated space for it, the issue is when I found them originally, they were on 15 - 20 plants at the same time. My quarantine space can handle maybe 5 - 10 depending on the size. It was a bit overwhelming and I had a hard time. You have to keep them quarantine for at least 4 weeks and I think I did it for 6 weeks. I didn't want any lingering monsters to get at my other plants. I was able to free most of those plants from the mealybugs and then I saw them on other plants. This is where the systemic comes in and one of the plants was a leca plant. I had to do something fast b/c I have about 10 plants in leca and the only way to save them is spraying. After this book I am posting, I am trying to find a way to keep the leca, put more plants in leca, and keep the plants free of monsters w/o using a systemic chemical. UGH!!!!

[@MonicaHernandez-bw9cj]

Thank you for the pro tips ! I’m literally brand new to this and have gathered most of what is needed to transplant to Lecca 🪴

[@Uneedmoremeds]

Great video and information. I have been slowly transitioning some of my more difficult plants to Leca like Begonia and some others that just seem to love it and have had good success. I've even been able to put some succulents which rooted and are loving it. Thanks for sharing and stay blessed my friend☺👍❤.

[@Dr.Aubrey]

You've just educated me... this is my first time hearing about LECA... let the research begin...

[@hallease]

I have a whole play list on my channel

[@nicholes5942]

Pothos/pothi 🤔😍😆love listening to you. I definitely want to try this!

[@mikleon]

Those plants look so happy in LECA, it makes me wanna try it too!

[@jheinem1]

Love your content! Plants, podcast, encouragement... it's so good!

[@jheinem1]

Also, I've heard that new hoya leaves in particular don't like to be touched so maybe that's why it dropped off? ;)

[@hallease]

🌾🌾👀🌾🌾

[@Yoliplanting]

Looking up videos I just found you and you are so relatable! Covid turned me into a plant fanatic trying to educate herself as I have no clue what I'm doing. I want to do Leca but I'm so afraid 😨 . I'm so glad I found you!!!

[@Windxchild]

Where do you live that grows Monstera on the riverside? I am jealous 😍

[@marienz9555]

Thank you, I recently purchased some Leca but wanted to get as much info as a can before using it. Keep up the great content I really liked it. 😀

[@henrymei4911]

You might want to wait to move plants from their nursery pots, it's usually better to let plants stick around in them right after you buy them.

[@hallease]

Noted!

[@meikahidenori]

Depends. I suggest checking the root ball first as nurseries will ship plants in pots that are too big in order to make you pay more. Some plants do benift from repotting straight away into smaller pots.

[@MixitupMarci]

Oohhh Hallease I love your energy and the vibe you got going ! Subscribed a little while ago, and keep popping back for more vids when ever I get a chance! Have a great day girl and see ya again soon!!

[@eaglbabe]

I’m slowly starting to convert things over to le a as well. So far nothing has died, so I’ll take that as a good sign 😂

[@jacquelinebryant5026]

Ax Three is

[@jenniferjamesjennyjenthepl6051]

Great video. I too am a LECA plant mom. I’ve been converting plants for the past four months. I have found that many of the plants you mentioned converted well. I have about 25 plants in LECA. I have had some losses, but more successes so I will continue . You make a very good point about letting the water roots cone in first. Thanks again. Jennyjentheplantfriend.

[@naomimcdonough2898]

What plants do you have in LECA that she didn't mention? I'm interested in converting my plants to LECA also. Thx for your help.

[@jenniferjamesjennyjenthepl6051]

@@naomimcdonough2898 Hi Naomi just to name a few, I have Chinese evergreen, Hoya Krimson Queen, Hoya Hindu rope, Hoya Australis, Wandering Jew, Philodendron Birkin, Burle Marx, Pilea Peperomiodes, all Pothos, Ficus Elastica. If you have a particular plant that you want to know about I will let you know if I have had any experience with it. Thanks, Jennyjen.

[@kelseyelise5203]

I just got a monstera! I’m excited and nervous

[@waikatoplants3059]

I have my maiden hair fern in leca.loves it.from New Zealand

[@MixitupMarci]

I am going to do propagate my string of hearts in leca and see whats up with that... maybe make a video too? Dunno... have an amazing day ! xo Marci

[@KharessCares]

Thank u for the tips. I'm really considering to switch into leca and this video is very useful for beginners like me 😊

[@bebe60602]

So I was watching this video and realized my 3 plants in Leca had too much water in them. I had the roots sitting in water. Plants seems fine though. I did remove some her water, scary 😳 to see the roots above the water. Do I really need to make a hole in the jars? They need air from below? I need to research this more. I love your videos and you r personality is fun and pleasant.🙏

[@HoldLeadersAccountable]

yes what did you use to get the hole in that glass jar???

[@tyggrlili26]

Thank you for these videos! I'm learning a lot. I have a loooooooot of plants. But I just put my first two in LECA. Trying to rescue a sad alocacia Polly and Monstera! Going to try varigated rubber tree next! Wish me luck!!!

[@rikkir6229]

That Philo definitely wanted to get a little root bound before it started shooting off leaves. Tip for that: smaller container makes for faster results! You may notice the same with monstera.

[@hallease]

Since filming this video I've had to reposition both plants in LECA higher up because the roots are so epic.

[@hustlerose87]

Love your plant vids!! Super helpful and thank you for giving us time stamps so we can skip ahead to what we're curious about :)

[@hallease]

If it's an instructional video over 10 minutes I try to be good about using time stamps

[@minhtancao6937]

You clip that monstera near the river!? So lucky! Here in Canada, they charge an arm an a leg for a medium size monstera at the plant store ! 😵

[@dkuj_greenthumbfamily3097]

Love it!! Keep doing what you're doing so I and others can learn with you!

[@cheronjohnson6605]

I love your content!

[@josephinemagolego]

I love this. Thank you.

[@liviamoreiralima3536]

I love your personality, thanks for the tips

[@lynnettedelgadoNYC]

Hi🖐, do all the plants show in this video have holes in the containers? I watched you initial Monstera in the glass vase ( where your hubby puts flowers in:). You had drilled a hole in that vase. And I saw a hole in the Hoya, but the others seem sealed. They all are the same plants I have - awesome😃. You are lovely. Thank you, L ✌🌏⚘

[@lynnettedelgadoNYC]

Ah, just watched your videos addressing my questions!!!💫 Very impressive. Thank you. 🤸‍♀️

[@preronaburagohain1643]

Hello ..i love your videos. I have a question though can i just use the nutrient Flora micro gro for my hydroponic plant or do i have to add all the 3 nutrients ?

[@susanmunro1683]

What is the purpose of the holes drilled in the sides of your glass jars? Love your videos! 🌿

[@alexandranoi]

It prevents overfilling. (I know you asked ages ago and may know by now, but sharing is caring. LOL)

[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SunshineMena]

As someone who has historically NOT had a green thumb and is desperately trying to grow some plants, I just feel overwhelmed by the amount of factors to control for (light, water, humidity, nutrients, soil quality...). I had this one last surviving plant from my last attempt at being a #plantmom. I bought her a new pot, new soil, moved her to where she’d get more than enough sunlight, watered her weekly, and then at some point realized she was dying and she’s now dead (the roots had completely died). I don’t think I was over-watering and my suspicion is that the soil I bought was infested with something and that really discouraged me. I clipped off some of the tiny salvageable pieces of the plant and have had them in water for about 2 months and most of them are thriving! But now I’m scared to put them in soil and have them die 😩 I don’t have access to LECA here in Mozambique so if anyone has tips for aspiring plant moms in the Southern Hemisphere, I’d love to hear them!

[@meikahidenori]

Leca is basically balls of baked clay. You can try using stones of pebbles, the key is to make sure the plant has access to water. I mean you can just continue to grow in water without leca and add fertiliser (ones specific for hyro plants) and they should be just fine with water changes every so often.

[@patriciajackson5414]

Hi Hallease. I just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for all the info. My question is I just purchased some 4” plants, I do not want soil at all. How soon can I remove them and place them in water. What should be in the water when first start?

[@slena]

i'm definitely switching my snake plant soon-ish! loved the video

[@christinaeilers3562]

Didn't realize Snake plants would do well in leca. Thanks!

[@sask]

Thanks for all the information! I killed three plants in LECA thus far. A small syngonium podophyllum, a Tradescantia Fluminensis Tricolor and a baby Alocasia Bambino. It might be a while before I’ll try again 😅

[@hallease]

Ohhh nooooo!

[@sask]

After watching your most recent video I think my mistake was to use juvenile plants.

[@asanti2797]

Did you use the same process to plant your pothos that you did your monstera? I’ve currently been growing all my pothos in water for 8 months but was thinking of switching it to Leca.

[@Planty_Star]

the monstera is a philadendron as well. its a split leaf philadendron

[@ErrickaHager]

Love the new intro @Hallease!

[@janicejoyner3946]

I love plants but, not bugs I’ve started planting since C-19 this may be the way to go for me.

[@andrewtorres699]

You're adorable, so glad I found your channel and I enjoyed the last two leca videos

[@omaam1005]

Princess, you are doing well. Bless!

[@kathyschinchillas7334]

The ssamjang container hahaha I love it!!!

[@AisforAwesomeAsh]

You’re so right! Plants propagated in water develop white water roots, which is what helps them soak up the water in leca when they’re transitioned over.

[@hallease]

Ahhh okay

[@jt6563]

Love your videos and personality.... just subscribed...!!!!

[@kiwiscapsicles]

I just love your vibe so so much

[@epiwhittaker5617]

Wow! ain't you lucky got good neighbour that shared cuttings with you.

[@rosalynsalanguit3777]

def caladiums !!! mine is shooting up baby plants all the time!

[@Jayl__]

Monstera by the river? Nice free plants!

[@donnaparks1919]

I have wall bubble vases or fish bowls I bought from Amazon I have a 1gallon one I need something kinda large but not too big and strong system thin acrylic somewhat fragile they will hold the leca. And I like to mix 3 or 4 different plants it hard to work LECA in these tricky corners but look fantastic so there another idea for u

[@kimsmith1224]

Hallease I came to laugh at Pothi. ...you are too funny!!😂

[@leah1465]

I love your personality!

[@veronicacarruth6501]

Ok you are my spirit plant 🌞 “pothos? Pothi?”

[@hummingbird6363]

Wonderful teacher... keep at it...

[@grossgorl]

propagating in water helps them create water roots vs soil roots and water is what they go in with leca! that’s probably why they do bettern

[@hallease]

Yasss educate me

[@you92847r]

Hahhaa I love your attitude at 03:04 😂❤

[@paytonkoshak5856]

Pothi lol I love it!! 💗