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These are the products I use in my own home and in my videos, organised by what you are trying to do. Some links carry a discount code, shown on the product. If you buy through a link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It simply tells the company I sent you.
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LECA and substrates
What the plants actually sit in. Any of these work, but not all LECA is equal.
Laterlite Agri 8 to 20 mm Italian LECA
The Italian LECA you have seen in my videos. Listed on Amazon as Laterlite Agri 8-20 Italian LECA.
Canna Aqua Clay Balls 45L
The big bag option when you are potting up a lot at once. Good quality and works out cheaper per litre.
Hydroton Original Clay Pebbles 10L
The original German made LECA and one of the most widely stocked brands.
Grow!T Clay Pebbles 10L
A good widely available alternative in the 4 to 16 mm range.
VitaLink Clay Pebbles 10L
Another reliable option.
Lechuza Pon 12L
The mineral substrate I use when a plant wants something finer than LECA.
Nutrients and Additives
Everything I use for the long method soak and for feeding plants once they are settled in LECA.
US buyers
Use code Thelecaqueen for 10% off at Planthaul. The code does not work on Amazon.
GT Clonex Clone Solution (US: Clone Cutting Solution)
One half of my long method soak. Every soil to LECA transition I do starts with this. Same product, different label: Amazon AU lists it as Growth Technology Clonex Clone Solution, Planthaul US sells it as Clone Cutting Solution.
GT Root Zone
The other half of the soak. Clonex and Root Zone together, nothing else, until roots are established. Listed on Amazon as Growth Technology Rootzone.
GT Foliage Focus
My maintenance nutrient once a plant is settled in LECA. This is what is in my reservoirs day to day. Listed on Amazon as Growth Technology Concentrated Liquid Foliage Focus for Non Flowering Plants.
GT Silica
Used alongside Foliage Focus for stronger stems and leaves. Listed on Amazon as Growth Technology GT Silica.
Other popular nutrients and additives
Not what I run in my own reservoirs, but well suited to LECA and easier to find in some regions.
Dyna-Gro Foliage Pro (by Superthrive)
A complete one part hydroponic nutrient for foliage plants. A close like for like alternative to Foliage Focus.
General Hydroponics Flora Series
A three part system (Gro, Micro, Bloom) that lets you tune the ratio yourself. More flexible, more to measure.
General Hydroponics Rapid Start
A root stimulant used for cuttings and for plants settling into a new medium. A widely available alternative if you cannot get hold of the GT soak products.
General Hydroponics Armor Si (Silica)
A potassium silicate supplement for stronger stems and leaves, similar in purpose to GT Silica. Add it to your water first and mix well before any other nutrients, as it raises pH.
Aptus Fasilitor (Silica)
A concentrated silica additive. Another option for adding silicon to your reservoir.
General Hydroponics CALiMAGic
A calcium and magnesium supplement. Most useful if you water with rainwater, filtered water or very soft tap water, which can leave plants short on both.
Grow lights
The lights I run over my own collection, not guesswork.
Barrina
A grow light solution for any space in your home.
Soltech
Beautiful lights to suit any setup. I love the Aspect, Highland Track and the Vita bulbs allows flexibility with the lamp.
Light meter
How I know what my plants are actually getting.
Houseplant Journal LTH Meter
The meter I use to measure foot candles in my videos.
Pots and supports
Pots, moss poles and supports that hold up in semi hydroponics.
Leafy Brand Ultimate Clear Pot Set
The clear pots I use for some of my LECA setups.
Leafy Brand Moss Pole
The pole I use for some climbers in LECA.
Leafy Brand U Shaped Trellis
For vining plants that want support without a full pole.
Wavy Leaf
Self watering pots. The discount is applied automatically through this link.
Vego Garden
EZ Self-Watering Mini Planter Pot with Trellis
Amazon store (US)
For US readers, most of the above in one place.
My Amazon storefront
If you are in the US, some of the above and more is grouped here so you can buy in one place.
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