How to clean your pots for use with Leca
When you're planting your plants in Leca, you'll need to clean your pots thoroughly. Cleaning your pots help you to avoid problems down the line. In this short guide, we're going to look at how to best clean your pots for use with Leca.
Washed nursery pot and waterproof pot
Do you love taking care of plants but struggle with keeping them healthy? You're not alone! One of the most important things you can do to help your plants thrive is to ensure they have a clean and healthy growing environment. This is no different when you choose to grow your plants in Leca.
When you're getting started with growing your plants in Leca, there are a few things that are different when planting your plant in soil. One of those things is that you'll need to clean your pots thoroughly. That's what this plant care guide will help you with.
Why do you need to clean your pots before using Leca?
Not only does cleaning your pots help eliminate any impurities but it also promotes healthier root growth, which in turn leads to happier and healthier plants. So today, we'll explore some simple and easy-to-follow steps you can follow to clean your pots for use with Leca without stress.
What materials and tools do you need to clean your pots for use with Leca?
Before we can start to clean our pots, we'll need a few supplies:
- Dish soap
- Sponge
- Nursery pot (plastic pot with holes at the bottom)
- Outer (waterproof) pot to put the nursery pot in
How do you clean your pots for use with Leca?
To get started, get the nursery pot and the waterproof pot that you chose to use with Leca and wash them both thoroughly with hot water and soap. It's best to use a sponge for this because your hands won't be able to get in all places. There is always a corner of the pot you simply can't get to with your fingers, but the sponge makes this much easier.
When they're all clean, you can let them dry. You can let them air dry in case you're also preparing your Leca or use a towel to dry them off for instant use.
When your pots are cleaned, you can use them with Leca and you won't have to worry about any problems later on.
How often do you need to clean your pots when using Leca?
If you've used your pots with Leca for a while, you will notice that some debris has been collected at the bottom of the pot. This debris is some of the loose dust from the Leca pebbles. No matter how well you clean your clay pebbles, you can never get them 100% clean. Over a few weeks to a few months, the dust will slowly flush down to the bottom of the pot.
When you notice the loose dust at the bottom of the pot, it's your cue to clean your pots again. While you clean the pots, you can also clean the Leca and check on the roots of your plants. It's the perfect opportunity for those checks.
After you've washed your pots and Leca again, you can go months without cleaning them again, so on average, you'll wash your pots once or twice per year.
How do you store Leca after using it in your pots?
To store Leca after using it in pots, it's best to let the pebbles dry completely before storing them. Once they are completely dry, pour the Leca into an airtight container for storage. Be sure to label and date the container so that you know when to change out your Leca in your pots. It is also important to keep your stored Leca away from direct sunlight and moisture. The combination of sunlight and moisture will cause algae to grow on the clay pebbles.
By cleaning your pots and storing your Leca properly, you'll be able to give your plants the best chance of success when growing in Leca.
Thank you for reading this post! I hope it helps you to keep your plants healthy and beautiful! If you're looking for more guides on specific plants, you can always request a plant guide to get a guide for the plant you have trouble with.
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