Clay balls (leca balls), 100gm

Leca is an acronym and it stands for: Lightweight expanded clay aggregate. Leca is a growing medium, like soil, in which you can grow your plants.

₹ 40.00

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How to use

Can be used with just water for growing plants in water. It provides stability to roots.
Can be used in hydroponics
Can also be added to potting soil to improve drainage
Can be used as mulch top dressing to reduce water evaporation.
Can be used on its own as a potting medium for growing cactus and succulent
Can be used to fill the pot base to increase water drainage.
Can be used to fill the base of self-watering pots.

Benefits

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.

What is Leca Clay Balls made of?

Leca Clay Balls are made by heating clay to around 1,200 °C (2,190 °F) in a rotary kiln. The yielding gases expand the clay by thousands of small bubbles forming during heating producing a honeycomb structure.

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