Do you love orchids but find them difficult to care for? You aren’t alone and the solution might just be semi-hydroponics for houseplants. What is semi-hydroponics? Read on for semi-hydroponics information. What is Semi-Hydroponics? Semi semi-hydroponics, ‘semi-hydro’ or hydroculture, is a method for growing plants using an inorganic medium instead of bark, peat moss, or soil. Instead, the medium, usually LECA or clay aggregate, is strong, light, very absorbent, and porous. The purpose of using semi-hydroponics for houseplants is to make their care easier, especially when it comes to under or overwatering. The difference between hydroponics and semi-hydroponics is that semi-hydro uses capillary or wicking action to uptake nutrients and water held in a reservoir. Semi-Hydroponics Information LECA stands for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate and is also referred to as clay pebbles or expanded clay. It is formed by heating clay to extremely high temperatures. As the clay heats, it […]
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