{"product_id":"leca-semi-hydro-substrate","title":"LECA Clay Pebbles 8–16mm | Pre-Rinsed Semi-Hydro Growing Medium for Houseplants","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-rinsed clay pebbles for clean, soil-free growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) is baked clay that's full of tiny pores. The pebbles wick water up from a reservoir to your plant's roots while leaving plenty of air between them. Our 8 to 16mm LECA is pre-rinsed, so there's no muddy clay dust to wash off before you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-hydro setups for aroids, hoyas and orchids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-watering pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooting cuttings and propagation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing into chunky soil for extra airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003eWhy plant parents love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA clean, mess-free way to grow houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWicks water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePorous clay pulls moisture up to the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLots of air.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRound pebbles leave open space for oxygen around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-rinsed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReady to soak and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWash and reuse it for plant after plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the pebbles in water for a few hours so they start wicking right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse all soil off your plant's roots before moving it into LECA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep water in the bottom quarter to third of the pot, with semi-hydro nutrients added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush with plain water about once a month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich LECA do you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLECA 8 to 16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: the standard size for semi-hydro pots and most houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/copy-leca-semi-hydro-substrate\" title=\"LECA Semi-Hydro Substrate Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate 8mm-16mm Size\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJumbo LECA 15 to 25mm:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eextra-large pebbles for big plants, drainage layers and very chunky mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer finer texture? Try our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/chunky-pon-substrate-soil-free-growing-medium-for-houseplants-semi-hydro-systems\" title=\"Chunky PON Mix | Soil-Free Semi-Hydro Substrate for Large Plants \u0026amp; Passive Hydro\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChunky PON\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e a soil-free mineral mix that wicks more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 62, 169);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes and packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2.5 qt (2.37L), 1 gallon (3.79L) and 9.5 qt (8.99L) bags. Ships in a resealable zip bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4836\/9731\/files\/How_Much_Do_I_need_C_Shopify.png?v=1791930791\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-rinsed and packaged by hand in Metro Detroit by Happy Houseplant Haven, a Black-owned, woman-owned plant shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlants and pots not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Houseplant Haven","offers":[{"title":"Quick Repot - 2.5 QT | 2.37  L","offer_id":42610442272835,"sku":"PM-94","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Repot Day - 4 QT |  3.79 L","offer_id":42610442108995,"sku":"PM-95","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Repot Party - 9.5 QT | 8.99 L","offer_id":42610442141763,"sku":"PM-96","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/4836\/9731\/files\/LECA_Main_Shopify.png?v=1792261021","url":"https:\/\/happyhouseplanthaven.com\/products\/leca-semi-hydro-substrate","provider":"Happy Houseplant Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}