Frequently Asked Questions

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 Yes! LECA is just a support medium—it holds your plant up and gives moisture, but has zero nutrients. That’s why we use GT Foliage Focus—it's pH-buffered, easy to use, and gives your plant everything it needs to grow strong.

Most plants handle the switch really well! Some might pout for a week or two, but if you’re gentle with the roots and keep the water level just right, they’ll bounce back and thrive.

Alternative method: Not ready to go straight into LECA? You can transition slowly:

1. Remove your plant from soil
2. Rinse off most of the dirt
3. Place the plant in water with a little GT Foliage Focus
4. Wait 1–2 weeks—soil roots will fall off naturally
5. Once you see healthy white water roots forming, transfer to LECA!

This method is great for plants that are sensitive or if you’re nervous about damaging roots during the switch

Only when the water in the reservoir gets low. LECA makes it easy to avoid overwatering. Your plant will pull up exactly what it needs, when it needs it. Use RO or distilled water to avoid excess salts or minerals. 

 Yes! Just rinse it thoroughly between uses and boil it if you want to sanitize. It lasts for years and cuts down on waste (and fungus gnats!). 

 Pretty much, yes! It's especially great for aroids and tropicals, but we've seen everything from succulents to ferns do well in it—with the right care. 

 If you have climbing plants like Monstera, Pothos, or Philodendron and you want those big leaves we all adore—yes! Moss poles help them grow bigger, mature leaves and strong aerial roots. When paired with LECA, moss poles provide support without overwatering terrestrial roots.