THE LONG METHOD | SUCCESSFULLY Move Plants to Leca Pt 2

[@rozalinkie]

Hilo was reclassified as a Caladium from Alocasia. :) So you're correct! It definitely has more Caladium vibes so seeing it listed as Alocasia is weird to me haha. I think I should try nutrient water for my water propagation plants. I like to use beneficial bacteria and have found transitioning with that has been much easier (less fails). Very much enjoying your videos!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you for your lovely comment, and you def should use nutrient solution for the propagations, I find they do better.

[@Hollywiththeflowers]

Thank you so much for all your information on your page. I’ve just moved my first plants over to Leca this week. I hope I’m not going to kill my little African violets. But they HAted their new soil mix. So I thought leca might be the one for me. I didn’t have any nutrient solution, but read it is ok to withhold nutrients for a Couple of weeks if you have to chop off any root rot. I can’t wait till my pothos look as amazing as yours do one day! Thanks again Nora for your videos

[@CameliaSong]

I just wanted to add that when I transfer to LECA, I first place all my plants in water for about a month. Pretty much what you do except I don't add any nutrient to the water. I wanted to say that my plants still look beautiful without the nutrient. Reason why I don't add that during the transition is because I'm not sure the nutrients for semi hydro would shock the roots more than help them since they are not water roots yet. Tldr; it's not true you have to necessarily add nutrients if you are leaving the plants in water for about a month or so before transitioning. Just sharing my experience. Thank you for your videos, they are really helpful ❤️

[@charlenemccray7500]

Each person has their own way and reason for doing things. I like the way Mrs. Nora does it using the water with the nutrients first because I can see excellent results. The roots on her plants look strong and healthy and thereafter are Leca ready. When I put my plants in just water and then transferred to Leca, they didn't do well. From what I've seen with Mrs. Nora's plants, the nutrient seems to provide the roots with what is needed to grow healthy in water instead of soil. I'm going with using the water with nutrients (as soon as I can get some) then Leca. But, I'm glad it works for you. Kudos

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I am glad your plants are thriving. I know a lot of people do not believe in using nutrients early on. I am in the camp that does, but also appreciate the different methods of plant care. If something works for you and your plants I encourage you to do it. This works beautifully for my plants.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you foryour accurate and lovely comment.

[@MaybeTiberius]

well i dont think there is a right or wrong answer. what i use with water propagations is usually a small dose of fertilizer and i put epipremnum cuttings into every jar because those put natural rooting hormones out to share.

[@My0wnDrum]

My first bag of leca is on the way 😄 I'm excited but nervous about the transfer process!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Good luck!!

[@reignyell3614]

Thank you Leca Queen for this video!This really helped me transition most of my plants going from soil to Leca.I used to transfer all of them straight to Leca only to find them struggled and rotted.Your method is a nice stop over for cleaning up the dead roots and see the new ones form.Thanks again😊

[@TheLecaQueen]

I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@dollycaldwell4938]

OMG just what i was looking for!!! Very new to leca.....plants I moved from soil to leca, suffered.....i pulled them out, cleaned up the roots & placed them in water. They perked up & now I am just waiting for a stronger root system to put them into leca......glad to know, from you, that this seems to be the process that really works. looking forward to more presentations..thank you

[@jaeellis1762]

SAME!!! Most of the ones I transferred straight over have really struggled. I’m now going back through and removing them from the leca, putting them in water with just dilute root tonic and they will stay there until they look healthy again. I was so worried I would loose my favourite plants but so far I’ve only had 1 complete loss out of 20 plants I transitioned. I wish I had seen this first! Brilliant way to softly transition. Good luck with your plants!!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Glad I could help!

[@jillianleblanc9370]

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants collection lovely houseplants I love watching your videos

[@jeteiaj]

Okay so I got Leca and pots. No nutrients have arrived yet. I have 2 plants I want to transition both ficus. Mainly because they both had gnats and it’s driving me crazy. I’m going to get them into water ASAP so in a month or so I can transition them to leca. I’m excited!!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Sounds like a plan bound to succeed. All the best!!

[@marilyncampbell882]

Hey, Nora, I’m a new, huge fan sending a big hello from Eastern Canada, New Brunswick 🌹 I’ve been binging on your videos and have been transitioning several of my plants into leca. Thanks for being real and very knowledgeable 🪴

[@TheLecaQueen]

Welcome!! Thank you for your kind words. They mean alot to me. And don't forget to like, share and subscribe 😉 😊

[@toriwiebe8085]

I have a peace lilly in leca with just water. It baffles me! Every time I try to add nutrients it gets mad but with just water (over 2 years now) it's thriving! 🤷‍♀️

[@melanieklarofficial]

Pothos too! Though I usually do the long method

[@gailwatkins2423]

Your flowers are absolutely beautiful.My first bag of leca is on its way. I can’t wait.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you.

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

I'm enjoying watching your videos! You're a great teacher! I am excited to get started! I just wish i didn't have a zillion pots with drainage! I have a lot of $$ invested in them.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you so much! You are too kind. I might have a way around your pots with holes. What sizes are they?

[@FaithandFun-w6q]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing!

[@TheLecaQueen]

My pleasure!

[@tiffanyrader5951]

How do you deal with Algea while the plants are in the nutrient solution prior to Leca?

[@plantingwithnat]

I will definitely go the long route😻

[@TheLecaQueen]

Best of luck!

[@claireeichhorn417]

NORA GIRL I LOVE 💖 YOUR SHOW AND ALL THE HELPFUL INFO. AND I'M LIKE YOU LOVE THE LORD GOD'S BEAUTIFUL PLANTS 🪴 I HAVE A HUNDRED OF THEM INSIDE OUR HOUSE AND I REPLACE ALL OF THEM FROM SOIL TO LECCA. IT'S NOT EASY WORK BUT WHEN I SEE MY PLANTS🪴 IS THRIVING I'M HAPPY WHEN THEY LOOK HAPPY 🤩🤩🤩.BUT, I LKE YOURS CAUSE THE LEAVES ARE SO GIGANTIC HEALTHY HAPPY SO I WANNA DO YOUR METHOD OF TAKING CARE OF THEM CAUSE I WANT TO SEE THEM GIGANTIC HEALTHY HAPPY PLANTS 🪴🤩😀😁LOL❗️. PRAISE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST✝️ FOR HIS BEAUTIFUL CREATION AND BLESSINGS WE HAVE INJOY. THANK YOU CAUSE I'VE LEARNED SOMETHING GOOD 👍 💖🤩🤩🤩

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching and subscribing, much appreciated! You are too kind. I wish you and your plants all the best.

[@grat2010]

I get alocasias and caladiums confused all the time so I just conveniently leave off that part 😉. Your Hilo beauty is very pretty. I did recently see a video from another plant tuber that said the difference is in how the leaf connects to the petiole in such a way that caladium leaf points down and alocasia leaf points up.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Oh thank you! That is very useful to know. I just call the plant what the label says. I know I do not have enough knowledge in that space to speak with any authority so I call it what the label says. If the label is wrong ...whatcan I say!

[@grat2010]

Even with that new info I'm still like, uh, is that leaf pointing up or down? So you may call it whatever you want and I'd still never know 😂. In one of your videos you mentioned some fancy Italian leca. Do you find any difference in leca brands or shape (round vs irregular) or sizes?

[@blackbeauti1540]

@ The leca Queen, I love your videos, been watching you for about a year, I think am ready to change to leca. Fungus gnats are a pain. I have started with some cuttings delicosa, Philodendron brasil, golden pothos, 2x rubber plants. My Philodendron birkin I washed the soil of and cut back the roots, I want the water roots to grow to give them a better chance. I am based in the UK, just wandering if I have to put anything in the water to help with the new root growth. Ordered my leca and super thrive, the solutions you use are too pricey for me here was wandering if plant start, cal mag, diamond nectar is good to use. I'd appreciate any advice you could give please can't wait for my new plant journey. 😊

[@cheliajones9907]

ok, you just answered my question. I just switched an aloccasia longiloba from soil using the long method. I waited about a week after purchasing. my question is, is it a normal thing to lose a few leaves. 4 out of 12 leaves turned yellow. I watch every day for any changes, should I be concerned. this is my first time. hoping for success. I'd like to transfer all my aloccasias. testing 1, so far. I know you said it's ok for 1 leaf. ???

[@brentonwebb5097]

Hello Nora how many weeks did the plants stay in the solution?

[@sahandmahdavi6134]

Can i use this method for Begonias, Calatheas and also Alocsias?😊

[@pjaneheil]

Hi Nora ! Pj here. I have rooted a monestera from a wet stick, in spaghmon moss and its doing great, but i had to chop my monestera Adansonia, i had three wet sticks i have in spaghmon moss, its got tiny root buds. But im wondering if i should have tried to root them in water. Can you give me some advice? Thanx PJ, luv all ur videos ❣️🌹❤️

[@tradishawatkins7333]

Which types of plants are necessary for the long route to lecca

[@lopezita63]

hi Nora, do you put the nutrius solution when the cuttings dont have roots?

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes I do, the rooting agents help the roots to form

[@MsCody-rt7ne]

⚘ I'm new to your channel & although I've never had a green thumb, after watching a few of your video 👍🏽 I do believe there's hope 👏🏽😁 Thank You ❤ Question: is it at all possible to grow organic herbs & ghost peppers using your techniques? 🙏🏾 I know absolutely nothing about any of neither. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Your dedication & work are marvelous! Thanks Again ⚘

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you for responding. And I agree with everything you have said.

[@MsCody-rt7ne]

⚘ @ Jjjj Llll I sincerely appreciate your responses ❤👏🏽 & Thank you also for confirming... now I guest I'll have to decide what 3 plants I want to try... they all make me so happy 😊 🌿👍🏽

[@charlenemccray7500]

Really appreciate you showing me this method. I want to grow strong roots before I put my plants in leca but I can't find the nutrient here in the U.S.

[@charlenemccray7500]

How do you keep the nutrient solution from getting algae?

[@TheLecaQueen]

Check out how I deal with algae here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWbh2uofsyha9E

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are very welcome. GT is working on getting their products into the US. I would recommend using whatever hydroponic nutrients you can find. A lot of US folks use the General Hydroponics brand ones.

[@pjaneheil]

Hi Nora, pj Cimorelli again, where did u get ur small black trellis's for ur water plants, thats really ideal for long stem plants, while rooting, as well as other types of plants while rooting, im also wondering, since ur so clever, do u think theres an option to make our own plastic trellis from some sort of items?? Thanx 😘

[@lopezita63]

hi, i got a packet of 4 in amazon

[@StampingwithAlice]

Thanks for another great video. Is their an ideal time to do this method? I’m in Melbourne so thinking that I should wait a few more weeks until it’s spring and a bit warmer? Or does it not really matter? Thinking of moving my watermelon peperomia and some alocasias. Wish me luck hahahaah

[@TheLecaQueen]

No time like the present I always say!

[@scottsiegel6001]

What nutrients do people in the US use instead of GT?

[@lisaprestwood1458]

Hi Nora, When growing Hoyas hydroponically, should I allow the nutrients to dry before adding more nutrients? Thank you!

[@TheLecaQueen]

I don't think you should at all. They should always have nutrient solution so the roots do not dry out and die.

[@villettemaynor975]

What exactly is the nutrient solution that you use?

[@toriwiebe8085]

I'm wanting to transition my ficus tineke into leca. It's several feet tall and I'm nervous to just stick it into water for those water roots 🙈 I put it directly into leca before watching this but now it thinking I should probably back track. I've been growing plants in soil for years but am pretty inexperienced with leca

[@TheLecaQueen]

Don't be afraid to back track. Trust your instincts. Growing in leca is all about knowing what to do but also being able to read the plant. All the best.

[@valeriebraule8120]

Hi - do you mix both GT Growth Technology foliage nutrient solution with the CCS? Or do you use each at different times? One before root formation and one after?

[@TheLecaQueen]

check out this video for answers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/banaqYiieLpma5Y

[@valeriebraule8120]

Thank you so much! I am so grateful for your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@asdfasdf1234100]

Hi there, I’m using the same solution as you and following the instructions on the bottle but my water is a lot more light brown where yours looks more clear. Should I be concerned?

[@TheLecaQueen]

hello, a few things to consider here, the colour grading of your monitor, how my recorded footage is edited, the water you are using, so if you are using it according to the instructions, I would not be too fussed about colour. I hope this helps.

[@charlenemccray7500]

Mrs. Nora, can you give the ratio of water to the Clonex Clone Solution or do you use what is suggested on the container?

[@TheLecaQueen]

I use what is suggested.

[@Dear_X]

Are the plants always in the nutrient solution once converted into leca? Is there anytime is just in water only???

[@TheLecaQueen]

Always nutrient for me, never just water

[@mindyourplants]

Love your channel, a questions for you... Can I use GT Foliage Focus for Leca (semi-hydroponics) application?

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes, absolutely. I use Foliage Focus long term.

[@mindyourplants]

@@TheLecaQueen awesome!

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you 🌷💚🙃

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are so welcome

[@Mrchiiiwiii]

Hey Nora, would you recommend doing this when transiting an Alocasia Jacklyn to leca? Leave in nutrient water for a month then repot?

[@TheLecaQueen]

This is a tough one for me to answer. I put Alocasias straight into leca. They do ok, long method not needed. Watch this video for a laugh and Alocasia insight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5ecZIZoqLqlhbs

[@Mrchiiiwiii]

@@TheLecaQueen thank you! ❤️

[@dollycaldwell4938]

Where did you purchase those little trellises?

[@TheLecaQueen]

They come with the plants but I think nursries and places like that would have them.

[@dollycaldwell4938]

good deal

[@ororomonroe8022]

Do we have to use a solution in the leca, or we use straight water and no solution?

[@omarb7164]

If you’re done transitioning, you still need to add nutrient solution to Leca because just like plain water it’s empty of nutrients.

[@ororomonroe8022]

@@omarb7164 thank you for the information.

[@vivianameencantoelvideoper9309]

Hola que productos usas para el largo método ?

[@TheLecaQueen]

I use a rooting solution called Clonex Clone Solution. But you can use anything that feeds the plants and promotes root formation.

[@revealed434]

Hello ? Do you mix the solution with water ??

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes I do.

[@SSplant]

Waiting for Move Plants to Leca Pt 3 - When actually planting i LECA . How much, how big a pot, distance to reservoir. Water change.

[@TheLecaQueen]

You make a good point!

[@SSplant]

@@TheLecaQueen you make lovely videos 🍀💚

[@LoHMysticAgent]

When I try the long method , either all the roots rot and the plant dies or the middle of the stems start to rot. How do I avoid that? Thanks.

[@TheLecaQueen]

do you have any pictures you can show me?

[@LoHMysticAgent]

@@TheLecaQueen I have one picture currently for now. I do have a video of a few cuttings that were rooting in water and about two that had soil roots (rotted) but grew water roots but it shows the middle of the stem rotting.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Please show them on the semi hydroponics with the leca queen Facebook page

[@LoHMysticAgent]

@@TheLecaQueen thank you, I will do that now 🙏

[@Ella-ke9pc]

Do you get Albee in your most poll

[@TheLecaQueen]

Not yet but soon!

[@judymckerrow6720]

That’s a great debate, I’ve heard it called a caladium and also an alocasia. They seem to be sold also by different names, so who really knows, not I so we can call it whatever we want to I guess. But I THINK caladiums are corms?🌷💚🙃

[@GandJ2420]

alocasia and caladium both have corms.

[@TheLecaQueen]

True.

[@TheLecaQueen]

We could debate until the cows come home. I just call the plant what the label says. I know I do not have enough knowledge in that space to speak with any authority so I call it what the label says. If the label is wrong ...what can I say! I do not pretend to be Botanist and will leave that to the experts. The labelis good enough for me.

[@judymckerrow6720]

@@TheLecaQueen Yup me too.🌷💚🙃

[@bettyparker2701]

Will someone tell me what solution is,(hard of hear)please

[@TheLecaQueen]

Growth Technology clonex Clone Solution