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Leca balls!

LECA stands for lightweight expanded clay aggregate. It is made up of little balls of clay—a growing medium—and used in place of soil.

The clay retains the water and releases it for the plant's use a little at a time. The clay balls prevent the plants from completely drying out but still provide proper drainage, which means less watering—perfect for those who forget to water or are on vacation. It's good for busy people, you can add a little extra water, and the system stays moist longer.

Houseplant pests such as aphids love to live in damp soil with rotting matter, LECA doesn't contain any live organisms, which means no pests. This is the number one reason for the switch.

Soil does not stay full of nutrients forever. Whenever you repot a plant, you need to replace the soil. You can use LECA balls over and over again, even forever if you maintain and clean it properly." As your plant grows out of their containers, all you need to do is transfer it and the LECA to the new pot. If you are reusing the clay balls for another plant, it needs to be washed thoroughly first.