Naked Root Planters: Are They Worth the Hype?

[@irairod5160]

I had very long "FB Messenger" conversations with the good people at Naked Root and kept suggesting that they should develop a clear INNER pot. I even offered pictures and the idea of having the upper portion of the inner pot be opaque, in a color to match the outer container, and molding the growing section of the pot using translucent plastic. So, for me, these won't do either. My ideal container would have an opaque outer pot with a clear inner pot. Close, but no cigar!

[@TheLecaQueen]

I love this comment and I love your suggections so you agree with me then, close but not quite there yet!

[@Warrchild777]

I don't understand why they even sell the non-transparent inner pots with these systems at all - I mean the best part of semi-hydo is seeing the root development. By the way, I'm just a dude who likes plants and I don't know anything about fashion, but I love the way your hair and glasses are so well tied together - lol. All the blue, even the milk carton and graphics were tied together in blue haha - shows your attention to detail and why your plants are so happy. Good job! 😎👍

[@TheLecaQueen]

You kind dude, have made my day! I too love the blue, and thank you for noticing!😍

[@nyctilia]

The only reason I can think of is that over time, when the roots are subjected to light for a while, algae forms even in semihydro. You can see that too if you keep a plant in just water or neglect a cutting for too long :) Algae is not harmful to the plant but takes away some of the nutrients so I’m not so sure myself if I want to be friends with it or not. The whole point of a mineral substrate is not having organic material in the pot except the roots, so … The following is just a guess because I’m still new with the whole semihydro thing but maybe if there is a certain amount of algae and some of it dies it can start rotting away and maybe that could lead to root rot because there are almost no microorganisms to decompose it. But I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MaryAnnAndrew-z2v]

Perfect review of the Naked Root Planters! I have been using them for several months and have good results BUT the lack of water level indicator is a problem! Also if you over fill at all or move when full the liquid spills from the lovely sun design! The new clear inner pot will be great! I think I will wait to purchase until they fix the problems I have described! Hopefully they well do this soon because I do think they could have a “perfect pot” for semi hydroponics.

[@AmeldaEllis]

I count on your reviews because I get good results every time. This is a great review

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you so much. You are too kind.

[@hennesseyme9112]

You are giving away all of your secrets to fix their pots. I saw these floating around YT but you are the first person I decided to watch. I think I would like to try the five inch. I have so many self watering pots I wish I could sell back to Amazon. Such a waste of money.

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are too kind, thank you for watching. The 5 inch is a really good size for average sized plants.

[@lindaduvernay5775]

Excellent recommendation, clear inner pot and colored outer pot! 💚 Add moisture level, then you will have the perfect pot. 🥰 I would then consider purchasing.

[@jtaysma]

Thank you for this video. I love your honesty! I did end up buying a set of these. I’m disappointed that I couldn’t mix and match with the clear inner pot, but I really wanted some pots finally that aren’t diy. Hopefully they will offer better options in the future.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you, I am glad you are happy withthem. If you ever want to get more, I am told if you ask nicely, contact the Naked Root people, they will do mix and match for you.

[@jtaysma]

@@TheLecaQueen Good to know! Thank you!

[@OMM-kl1zu]

This video was very informative. I really love your Calathea - White Fusion. I have a Calathea - Maui Queen. During winter I kept it on a heating mat and it has been so happy. Highly recommend this Calathea! Ooooh I do like the clear pot version!! I would love to see you pot up some plants in them. What a great idea to mix and match with the clear planters. Nora the inventor!!!🤭

[@jeanlubo2446]

Good job getting naked root to give us another option in pots. These are truly wonderful pots.

[@TheLecaQueen]

The clear option is awesome. What do you like about these pots though? I am curious.

[@jeanlubo2446]

@@TheLecaQueen I like their looks,color options, not overly impressed with the sizes options. I really like their versatility, I have one in leca, one with a gritty mix combination, and one is waiting for leca. I just bought an 8 inch for a granddaughter who just bought a huge tradescantia pallida, and she’s afraid she’ll kill it with improper watering,so I helped solve her dilemma by buying her an 8 inch peppercorn pot. I only have 20 plants and not all are in naked root pots, but the price isn’t really so bad that I can’t see myself slowly putting them all in these great pots. Thank You for all you have taught me in this leca world I’m truly enamored with it all. Thank you for showing these planters and their versatility

[@jon112media]

Nice ideas on the big pots! these planters are on my wishlist!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Glad you like them!

[@Wellbaby94]

You are such a treasure! You can take a product review and turn it into information and comedy!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you kindly.

[@linda3808]

Great video! And I really like those pots!

[@paulawilkinson6341]

Just love watching u Nora I am learning so much watching u xx I have quite a few plants in leca now 😂

[@TheLecaQueen]

Hello!!! Thank you so much, I appreciate your support! Bring on the leca life!!!

[@daralyn939]

You could use the outer transparent pot as an inner net pot (drill a few holes in it) and put it in a bigger cache pot! This gives you and even bigger size to work with!

[@LeafyConversations]

I just converted my Alocasia’s to these pots I like them so far. I had the same type review on them as you especially that little 3 inch sun not giving you the room for the watering spout. I thought about waiting for the clear pots, but honestly that doesn’t bother me “yet”. 😊

[@moniousova]

Thank you for such a detailed review, this was very helpful :) I have just one more problem. I don't like the fact that the inner pot is not suspended. This way anytime you pick it up to check water level, which is not visible otherwise, as you mentioned, you risk damaging the roots that are out of the liner on the bottom by basically standing the whole thing on them :(

[@TheLecaQueen]

ahh yes, true, it really only works for the submerged method. There is no way you ould od the wick method, and by the same token there are some plants this would not be suitable for in semi hydro, like cacti, caudex plants, plants that do not like wet feet. I would hesitate to put a ZZ in this, the flexibility of using a wick to control the amount of moisture in the substrate is not there.

[@moniousova]

@@TheLecaQueen Hi! :) unfotrunately I don't have any experience with the plants you mentioned, but honestly I am more concerned about alocasias' delicate roots :( they don't mind being submerged, but they hate being stepped on :( in my older pots I added a litttle space under all their liners and now they're ok, but these wouldn't look good with the liner elevated :(

[@dollycaldwell4938]

this was very interesting and informative....I look at these cache pots & the ones i currently use & the slats looks so skinny, How much does that determine how well & fast the plant grows. In other words, do the roots have a hard time squeezing thru those slats?

[@msnyx823]

Can you order these pots in Australia? Their website checkout seems to only allow sales for Canada and the US. I hope this isn’t the case since I’d love to purchase some of these

[@TheLecaQueen]

Last time I asked I was told you can. I suggest you reach out to them via Instagram or their website. They are very responsive. All the best.

[@driqbal316]

Very entertaining and informative. Thank you

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@donnettadaniels7926]

They come in clear now.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes they do, as you saw! Indeed they do. 😍Do you have the clear version?

[@Yessssz]

Anyone using LECA know how long before the reservoir dries out?

[@TheLecaQueen]

It depends on so many things, the type of plant, your environment (temperature, humidity)

[@MrWolfheart111]

Thanks, its fun. :)

[@audreyabby74]

Hey I’ve started my leca journey but I think I did it all wrong. I have several plants who have put out lots of new growth already but I still don’t think I did it right. I use a net pot full of leca with my plant potted in it. I also use the trio of nutrients by general hydroponics. The thing I think I’m doing wrong is the amount of water in the cover pot I have always filled it completely not the 1/3 everyone’s says to do. Is that wrong? Should I use less water or is filling it all the way up to the top like I have ok? Thank you so much for your time and help!!

[@Enjoyplant]

Thanks you for good idea 💡

[@TheLecaQueen]

Welcome 😊

[@Ahlathein]

I agree about the watering hole

[@wendib6028]

I would spray paint the clear outer pots whatever color you want being you got them for free but I agree we need to be able to purchase the clear enters with a colored outer

[@TheLecaQueen]

I love a good spray painting session, I particulary love when I start to get dripping on my lovely looking pot and I have to start all over again! A lovely exercise in less is more.

[@GreenWitch1]

They should sell the clear inserts separately & the shell in different colors. I wouldn’t want a clear cover pot. We all have different preferences when it comes to our color schemes. Also, the colored inserts could be replaced with clear if you could purchase them separately. Im just assuming they don’t sell them separately. If they ever offer this option, I would consider buying them. Im really liking the cheapies I bought from Amazon! They even have a water level indicator at the bottom.

[@TheLecaQueen]

I agree, I think the option to mix and match is the way to go, but then again who knows what that will look like orthe hurdles it will bring for their business, but from a consumer point of view, I would dig the option of mixing and matching.

[@GreenWitch1]

@@TheLecaQueen Hopefully they’ll get the message & offer that option 🤞🏼

[@LeafyConversations]

The biggest downside with these planters for me is they only have 3, 5 and 8 inch pots and their “short” pots. I was under the impression too that we aren’t suppose to put the plant in the bottom, so in that case you have to cut some of the root ball off to get a larger plant in there.

[@keyahsblair]

Oouuhhhh😮 The awesome Nakedness of it alllll!!!🎉

[@TheLecaQueen]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 nakedness!!!

[@loriesmith9350]

Does peroxide kill your nutrients??

[@TheLecaQueen]

What is the context of this question?

[@loriesmith9350]

I was just told yesterday that by mixing a quarter of a tsp of peroxide into your cache pot covered in alage, it will destroy the alage and keep it from growing. You were talking about your clear outer pots. I just wondered if it was safe.

[@TheLecaQueen]

@@loriesmith9350 hard to comment on this as I do not know all the details, but hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen, algae need water, light and food to grow, the hydrogen peroxide will not affect those things so I would treat this advice with a pinch of salt or get more details.

[@loriesmith9350]

@@TheLecaQueen thank you much

[@loriesmith9350]

​@@TheLecaQueenhydrogen peroxide can stop the growth of algae, but it's best to use it as a last resort and only when other methods have failed: Algae membranes Algae membranes are more sensitive to hydrogen peroxide than terrestrial plants, which have protective cuticles. Decomposition Unreacted hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen, leaving no harmful byproducts. Algae types Hydrogen peroxide can be used to treat stubborn green algae, blue-green algae, and black beard algae. Dosage Use the highest dosage necessary while minimizing the amount to avoid stressing the tank's animals. (Pinch of salt)

[@Gkrissy]

Nice to the clear pot😅. Can people mix and match like you showed? Yup I like that white and clear combo.

[@TheLecaQueen]

I don't think there is the option to mix and match yet, I don't know, and I am not sure what the company will choose to do expecially with the semi hydro community. We can only hope they watch this video and take my and all of you good people's feedback on board.

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

Thank you for your honest reply. Seems you were a little upset by my comment. My apologizes if I offended you, that was not my intention. I stumbled across your video just surfing. The topic seemed interesting so I began to watch. I must admit I never finished watching so I was not aware you realized your mistake when I posted my comment. Again, sincere apologies if I offended you. Have a blessed day. Respectfully😊

[@TheLecaQueen]

Hello, I was not offended at all, the written word can come across as harsh. Which is why I decided to remove the comment, or at least I thought I did. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the video.

[@kyrad6543]

For me, I want the transparent outer pot because I need to know the water level. Otherwise, I will completely forget to water the pour souls. I don't care if the inner pot isn't transparent. We can trade parts!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes we should. Question, are you growing in semi hydro?

[@kyrad6543]

@@TheLecaQueen Yes I do grow some plants in semi-hydro.

[@yolyV-hg3uc]

They are kinda cute, but I think maybe they could be better used for orchid’s

[@TheLecaQueen]

I know nothing about orchids, except I have seen people using these kinds of pots so maybe you have a point there. These pots still work very well for other plants as well though.

[@blackbeauti1540]

Wish I could get them in the 🇬🇧

[@TheLecaQueen]

I hear that might be happening soon?? I don't know, might be worth asking them.

[@stevegrosser6800]

Also why not mix and match the different colours of inner and outer pot, you might even go yuck you know what i like that combo lol. You don't know if you don't try.

[@TheLecaQueen]

This is true 👍

[@dianavanderslice3372]

Yes- I need BIG pots

[@TheLecaQueen]

Exactly

[@deniseakagvtspender5885]

Ms. Leca Queen, why would you upload a video with misinformation at the beginning with corrective information shown on upper left corner of screen. Clearly that pot is small because it's a 3-inch pot.