Growing Houseplants in Semi-Hydroponics

[@rosethest]

The best no fuss video. No drilling of holes or PH measuring. I use filtered water and that’s been working for my plants .

[@brynnarosenberg9361]

don't you need to use fertilizer when you use leca or semihydro? since the plants aren't getting the nutrients from soil?

[@you_r_my-world2288]

Good to know. Plain and simple I like that. Thank you

[@alanam5785]

@@brynnarosenberg9361 yes. Typically after the first month

[@handsdirtymindclean2973]

Yep. I also keep it simple and have had no problem. My plants are thriving. Check out my vids :)

[@marciashields1399]

@@brynnarosenberg9361 she did put in fertilizer

[@hopessdopess]

Can I just say that you radiate so much warmth and peace? This video is very therapeutic! Thank you for the amazing and informative video :)

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy them. 🥰🤍

[@kimtraaan]

Awesome that your plants are doing so well!! I would put a disclaimer that this is your current routine with leca and not a tutorial on how to convert a plant, as many people will not know that converting plants to semi hydro is a very involved process that requires cleaning the roots thoroughly, etc. (: just want to make sure no one tries to convert based off your routine video then have their plants die...which would be their fault for not doing the research but you know how people are these days...😂😂😂

[@christinaeilers3562]

I tried leca with orchids, I only have 2 orchids left, a mini orchid in leca & it seems to be surviving. The other is an older orchid & roots didn't do well, started rotting in leca so I placed in in orchid mix & thriving. I've learned both orchids need watering almost daily but I just squirt a small am out for quenching.

[@handsdirtymindclean2973]

@@christinaeilers3562 my mini orchid in LECA is doing great. Thanks for the reminder that I need to do a video on that baby next! In the meantime, check out my others :)

[@Blingi444]

By far the best video!! I've been watching 100 videos about converting and never got it!. Thanks so much for the best explanation and your voice is so soothing!!!😊

[@handsdirtymindclean2973]

Check mine if you're adding cuttings to LECA. Will be updating with more LECA how to videos soon! :)

[@chicmommaplants9692]

The only reason why i was hesitant to try semi hydro was coz i didn’t like the whole fertilizer process ... I like things to be simple as well...and after watching your video I think I’m ready to convert...with confidence~~thanks for the video~💕 I tried going to your amazon store and the link on here isn’t working..:)

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you! Hope you do give it a try! And I fixed the amazon store link 💕 thanks for letting me know.

[@chicmommaplants9692]

mypetitegarden good, good~~so it wasn’t user error which is usually the case~~~^^💕💕💕

[@tigerinatan]

my plants always go mouldy or the roots rot with this process. Any hints or tips for that? My windows get up to 11 hours of sunlight.

[@vannee2426]

I only converted one Hoya and have been using fish fertilizer I hope it works out so far it seems to be doing ok I hope it stays that way thank you for this it is so comforting to have someone here saying meh I do what I want hahaha so grateful truly

[@satchiebabe6052]

Love the simplicity of this video ☺️

[@marysunshine389]

alot of good helpful information. I'm glad you explained the 1/3 part of Lecka as being a buffer. Something I didn't know. Thank you

[@lakeiaburgess2902]

Very simple, I will definitely try this with one of my plants.

[@kyrad6543]

Thank you for doing this. I've seen your semi-hydro plants in your other videos and wondered how you were doing them in jars. I have been using the leca+jar method to root plants for several months and it works well. I have only converted one actual plant to leca and only because it had mealy bugs that I couldn't seem to get rid of. It was good to see your method with jars with no side/drain holes. And I'm with you on the PH-testing. I would really not be up for all that.

[@kyrad6543]

One other thing. I like your little "mat" that you use for potting. I always have to do my leca stuff outside because while those balls are cleaner, they roll everywhere when one gets loose!

[@mypetitegarden]

Thanks for watching! Theres definitely no right or wrong way to grow your plants. Just gotta find what works for you and your lifestyle 😊💕 Yes the potting tarp is so useful for holding in the leca balls that fall out!

[@Galemor1]

Just started with leca, watching lot of different people and their experiences with it. I like the simplicity of it, like no dirt that rots, less pests, and you can fertilize exactly, as nothing is "lost" in the dirt. I do see more people changing to pon, so I might get into that later.. Right now, I am just testing out, and having fun with this hobby.

[@hola-rk3lr]

Hi! How is your experience!

[@Oliverisloved]

I love that you keep it simple and realistic. I also have the same philosophy: 1. if it's working, don't change it up too much. 2. don't overcomplicate things. If it gets too cumbersome, I might abandon it all together, which would not be good. lol Looking forward to more of your videos! My lucky bamboo has been growing in leca for 4 years. I'm considering switching some of my snake plants to leca. Let me know if that's a terrible idea, please? Thank you!

[@soundsofotherrealms]

So unlike growing plants in soil, you never let the it dry out and you always keep some water inside the pot? (sorry, new to leca) And, how frequently do you replace the water?

[@reneeprince6790]

I really enjoyed your calm leca video. I’m just now taking clippings from some plants and placing in water then I will pot in leca when it arrives. I like the simple things too but do enjoy spending time checking in on my little greenies and putting hands on them 🌿

[@leaflovelaughwmissy2334]

Great vid! I converted my first six plants today.

[@crysweezy]

Watching this is so therapeutic ☺️

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@env1ed]

Thank you! That’s how I want to start simple and just using one product for nutrients. Haven’t done this at all but, your system looks wonderful! I was scared to buy all those different ph things. 😱

[@pattysalazar2921]

Hi I will try both of them and hoping, it works for me I like the way you teach it !! It is easier than others 💚💚💚

[@dlara7547]

Where did you get the work mat?!? Love it and love your video! I'm ready to do this!

[@giannarielle96]

What kind of water are you using? Are you using regular tap water, filtered water or distilled water? Great video!

[@lynnwatkins6297]

Following....

[@JustMyra]

I have some plants in Leca and I’m loving it, I do convert the cutting out from my mother plants . I plan to convert more of my plants slowly .

[@mypetitegarden]

I love it as well! Definitely slow and steady conversion is the best way to go. 😊💕

[@handsdirtymindclean2973]

Yeah, that is what I do for many of mine (as you can see in 2 of my videos) but soil transfers aren't as scary as they seem! I should do (video & post) that next.

[@marvinmacaraeg2296]

I love it...Thank you for sharing your experiences...God bless and more Power!

[@vibekeseymour1363]

Do you have a link to the white mat w snap corners please? So cool!

[@mypetitegarden]

Its the potting tarp from RT1HOME 💕

[@cynthiabrown842]

Great. I’m going to try this with. Few cuttings.Thanks for keep it simple .😊 11:41

[@macylouwho1187]

You’re excellent at this type of video, good job 👍 . Subscribed. Clear, direct, quick explanations on how to get it done, much appreciated. I have been watching a bunch of videos on doing a semi-aquatic situation for inside my shower/tub enclosure as I have a rain shower head directly over my large jetted tub with a tiled surround edging where I could set plants, and I needed to know which plants might work getting doused regularly with water and how to do soil-free growing for obvious reasons. This video was almost perfect. The only thing I would have asked you if I could was what the light requirements were for each plant-but I can look that up myself. I have medium to low light in there, so I need a plant that can handle that.

[@maryedwards1241]

I am new to this process, and I like your way of changing some of your plants to the lecca way. I am doing it yor way, nice and simple. I will do no more then 3 young plants!! Good video!!

[@astrobiolena]

Ugghhh you have an AMAZING collection! Awesome video, super informative. I’ve been slowly converting to semi-hydro myself and still learning!

[@mypetitegarden]

Its really just a long trial and error process! 😁

[@MsChristinaLS]

As a lazy plant parent, I was letting my plants roots grow beyond the net. Many of my plants got root rot and repotting was a nightmare.

[@pjaneheil]

Hi, I really love ur videos, I feel the same exact way about the ph testing, I have researched on KZbin, to save some egg shells, I boiled them in water 💦, threw away the boiled shells, & stored the nutrient water in a glass or plastic bottle. So, so far so good. But my next step is to purchase the clay pebbles/balls & go semi-hydropontic

[@maylani3697]

Just rewatched this video and was curious if you are still using Leca and semi hydro for any of your plants. I don’t recall you showing any of these plants in your new home videos.

[@marilynlewis4587]

Hi. I subscribed to your channel because your voice is so peaceful and relaxing to hear. I like drinking coffee in the morning when everyone is asleep, the house is quiet and I would walk through my house and reminiscing my plants. I have watched your video talking about your favorite plants. Three or 4 of your favorite plants are now in my "want list". I saw this white mat thing that you rolled out and became a catch all when you're repotting your plants. May I know where you got that thing? And what is it's called/name?

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you 🙂 My potting tarp is from RT1HOME.

[@AppsandArt]

Just saw your story editing this and hopped on and yay!! I love your videos and your plant setup!

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you so much!! 💕😊

[@asianangie7209]

Pretty watering can!

[@chrystalsabin4091]

WOW those roots are huge and look very healthy. When do you plan on putting them in soil? Maybe you don't plan on putting them in soil.

[@mypetitegarden]

They will stay in LECA 😁

[@vibekeseymour1363]

I'm learning so much! Thank you!!!

[@handsdirtymindclean2973]

Check my videos out for even more :)

[@lynnwatkins6297]

Great video on converting to Hydro!! May I ask where you get the clear/white net pots from?

[@tut78]

Love your videos!! How frequently do you water plants on leca? How do you know when to water again ?

[@mypetitegarden]

I keep the water reservoir filled to about 1/3 way up and refill once it starts to fully deplete.

[@elyranch1902]

did you root your monstera in the LECA, or did you root it before putting it in semi hydro?

[@stephanienunley5180]

Thank you for this! I've been considering starting to play with semi-hydro. Do you use a plant food product to feed the plants you have in soil? What do you recommend?

[@mypetitegarden]

Thanks for watching! I like to use either Espoma Organic Indoor Liquid Plant Food or Schultz All Purpose Liquid Plant Food.

[@chrystalsabin4091]

Very helpful and informative video, thanks for sharing.

[@rpatel7941]

Hi I have the leca but do not have the nutrients for the water...love the simplest way you do yours...I'm going to try this but where do you get your nutrients for the plants...

[@Coffeeprettyplease]

This could be something that you have thought about or then not but could you but the leca into some sort of bag so you could get both of the pros and none of the cons with glass jar

[@karljoseph4766]

Very interesting to watch maybe I will try on one plants only just to see the results good videos always 👌👌👌

[@dinataw8588]

Awesome video😍 but have you ever tried ivy and ficus pumila in leca. I really want to try it but so afraid.

[@gloriaga09]

Hi, I love your video! Thanks you so much. I have I question, can I put any plant fertilizer? God bless you❤️🙏 u already subscribed!!

[@pjaneheil]

Hello, I enjoy watching ur videos, can u tell me where u got ur plant mat?

[@senseiseewhy8450]

I like your method of semi hydro. I was wondering if you do a flush day or a dry day? Or if you just nutrient water every other watering.

[@LinauLee]

Net pot in glass jar=best of both kinds

[@elena_a-2023]

Thank you! I am going to try this method. I love it! By the way, where did you buy that tarp?

[@Bebeeplants]

Staccccccccccyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! It’s so nice to see your pretty face. 😘

[@mypetitegarden]

Haha thanks!! 😘

[@michellexiong2519]

Questions.. do you use this fertilize for your soil plants too? Or you use a different type of fertilize?

[@pinkcashmere1908]

Very helpful! We need the info for that white mat you used as a work space please☺️

[@mypetitegarden]

Its the potting tarp from RT1HOME 😊

[@Liiiisaaaaa]

Love you channel! Do you always root before putting in Leca?

[@jasongapang9279]

This is very helpful! I’m new to Leca. How often do you feed your leca converted plants with nutrients?

[@mypetitegarden]

I do it once a month 🙂.

[@diad80]

How do you know how much water to pour into the glass jars? Do you cover all roots up to the top or just fill enough to touch the bottom roots? I just bought a bag of of the clay balls for your amazon store! Super excited to start transitioning some plants.

[@mypetitegarden]

I address all of your questions in the video ❤

[@joantan1965]

Do u treat your leca before using them? How do you prepare your leca?

[@self-carewithsarah5506]

I have seen where people will drill a joke in their glass containers right above the water reservoir. Is this something that you don't do? Why or why not? I'm looking to switch to passive hydroponics soon, but need to figure out what is preference and what is necessary.

[@mypetitegarden]

yes some people will drill holes in the glass containers, I personally do not do this just because I don't have the right tools for it and too scared to break the glass.

[@cathyrined9984]

Yaaay! Thanks for the post

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you for watching! 💕

[@CARAMELSCANOPY]

I enjoyed watching this cause I learned a lot from you

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you so much for watching 💕

[@CARAMELSCANOPY]

mypetitegarden Thank you too.

[@simplyamkaitlyn3029]

Love this video, VERY helpful! I’m gonna give it a try. Where did you get the white “mat” that you repot on? 😍🌿🌱

[@mypetitegarden]

It is the potting tarp from RT1Home 😃.

[@simplyamkaitlyn3029]

mypetitegarden Thank you! Love your style and videos. I’m excited to see your next videos 😍

[@csza26]

Love the cache pot you put your monstera in!! Where’s it from?

[@mypetitegarden]

That is actually a convertible hanging pot from @atmaceramics on instagram. All her pots are handmade and absolutely stunning.

[@mexicancurious2195]

I have noticed that if I leave that much water on my philodendrons I get root rot, I have converted other plants that looooove sitting in that much of a reservoir, like polka dot, spider plant, fittonias caladiums but most of my monsters got badly root rot by letting them a water reservoir, now I am wondering if it might have been the nutrients rather than the water... have you had any issues with root rot? and pests? I have seen a few times some larva like insects playing around the leca. Thanks for sharing :)

[@handsdirtymindclean2973]

interesting. Maybe try water propagating first so you have water roots and therefore no issue with root rot. Check my videos for how to do it.

[@blessedhummingbird4]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@mypetitegarden]

No problem! Thanks for watching 💕

[@Magnolia-qo8wr]

Thank you so much. You plants are loving living in leca.😃 As far as the nutrient goes, do you follow the direction on the packaging on how much to add in water? Or do you have ur own measurement?

[@mypetitegarden]

I started off following the directions on the packaging and now I just eyeball it. ❤

[@missij.7947]

Do you continue to add nutrients in the winter? Or is it okay to water with just plain water?

[@mypetitegarden]

I only fertilize about once a month - the other times I just water with regular water. 🙂

[@easyplantingsuppliesph1043]

Hi. Are your glass jars have holes above 1/3rd of the glass? If yes, is it okay not have holes? Ty :)

[@loraevans3423]

Where did you get your water pitcher? Thanks for all the info!

[@psychwithsam]

I’m also wondering! I would love to buy it

[@mypetitegarden]

The watering can is from Ebay actually. I found it on Amazon as well so I linked it in my Amazon store for you!😄

[@loraevans3423]

I just ordered one. Thank you! ❤️

[@vibekeseymour1363]

So plants start out w water w liquid fertilizer in it. Then you add water a week later as needed? Then next time you use water with fertilizer again? Please clarify - sounds like you water w water alone and also with water w nutrients?

[@christinaeilers3562]

I think she said she fertilizes every other watering. May not necessarily mean every other day though, u may need to check the water level in your pot or jar.

[@DD-fh6gy]

do you have problems with algae growth in the transparent containers? and do you have tutorial on how to wash out or flush semi hydro in transparent countainers? thank youu

[@mypetitegarden]

Whenever I see the algae buildup getting to be too much in the glass containers I would empty out all of the LECA along with the plant and clean it. Unfortunately that is the only way I found to clean the containers.

[@DD-fh6gy]

@@mypetitegarden i see. thank you for the reply!!

[@KellyRoberts]

How often do you have to clean or rinse the Leca?

[@Bee_Cathy]

Do you have your glass containers with a hole drilled 1/3 of the way up to do your flushes?

[@FelineJungle]

Love the clean root porn from the leca method 💚

[@mypetitegarden]

😆 glad you enjoyed!

[@yonokzeller5402]

Interesting!🙏

[@talkinginsleep]

Do you drill holes in your glasses? Would it be okay not to?

[@janetgalleon4106]

How many times you give fertilizer to your semi hydro?

[@silviacosta7988]

Please, a hoya plant tour?

[@mypetitegarden]

Absolutely! 💕

[@vintageelements710]

Thank you...thank you...thank you!!!

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank YOU for watching 💕

[@Scotchmist13]

Catchpo? Is that short for Catch pot or something else? Thanks

[@Jayl__]

I was looking for the measurements of maxi grow you use how much per L?... but you don't show what works for you.

[@c.aj.m.1964]

Hola, ¿que son esas pelotitas que usas en las macetas?

[@leejialing8983]

what types of indoor house plants suitable to use this method?

[@jinido595]

Do you find there’s less or no fungus gnats when using leca?

[@daquiri23]

yes!!!

[@corinagarza5940]

Do u add holes to your glass?

[@haydeerodriguez7819]

Hi, can you please let me know what is the name of the white blanket and were I can get it. Thank you

[@mypetitegarden]

the white potting tarp is from RT1HOME 😊

[@bridgettekearney4567]

Do you always keep the water at a certain level or do you let it dry out before watering?

[@mypetitegarden]

I try to keep the water level at about 1/3 the way up.

[@verovaladez0765]

Hi!! Do you add nutrients ?

[@oliverhope7041]

may i ask how many maxigro you mix with water?

[@thingsilove8630]

How do you flush your plants and you do have to?

[@rasulhafeez5575]

Hi Stacey. I'm Jalika. I love your videos. I wanted to purchase your Ollie bag. But, I don't see it in your website. Can you please let me know. Thank you.

[@mypetitegarden]

Thank you so much! The Ollie tote bag is currently sold out but I will be restocking them in a few weeks. I will announce it on YT and Instagram. Thank you.

[@cocobluebellathegermanshep8581]

Have u tried all pumice?

[@cindybell9195]

💛💛💛

[@pwoolard4150]

Pleasant voice and informative. But we don't need the background noise that's at the same or greater volume as your voice. I couldn't finish.

[@shinobun4112]

素敵なお部屋と植物たち❤️ ぜひ、の本語字幕を❣️

[@MrDanylui]

Giving it a chance thanks to you’re video!! ^^ learned so much thank youu!! Keep up the good work and content 🙌🏼🤗

[@vibekeseymour1363]

Do you have a link to the electric mister please?

[@kestane123chesmo]

can we grow japanese maples in lecra

[@ceyhunsuleymanzade]

hello can begonia rex grow in leca?

[@윤미애-i1u]

G00d

[@itsalbertduhh]

Where did you get that huge catch all from at 3:56?

[@mypetitegarden]

it's the potting tarp from RT1Home

[@SuperFlyLibra]

did you drill a hole into the glass?

[@mypetitegarden]

No I do not drill holes in the glass containers but you definitely should if you are able to. I just don't have the guts to do it 😅.

[@50cocomae]

Hi I like your white mat where I can get from

[@mypetitegarden]

It's the potting tarp from RT1HOME

[@thanhhuongnguyen7616]

Video của bạn rất tuyệt. Yêu bạn!💕💕💕