{"product_id":"mossari-leca-clay-pebbles-self-watering-semi-hydro","title":"Mossari LECA Clay Pebbles - Expanded Clay for Self-Watering \u0026 Semi-Hydro Planters","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1068\" data-section-id=\"j93ffz\"\u003e6 Cups | Inert Expanded Clay Media for Self-Watering, Semi-Hydro \u0026amp; Aquarium Planters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1377\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003eEngineered for growers who want a cleaner, more inert growing medium, this 6-cup bag of Mossari LECA gives roots the airflow and structure they need while still allowing moisture to wick upward from the reservoir below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eUnlike traditional soil blends, LECA is made of lightweight expanded clay pebbles that help maintain open air space around the roots. The result is a highly aerated root zone with a simple, low-mess setup that works beautifully in self-watering planters, semi-hydro systems, orchid pots, aquarium-mounted planters, and Mossari’s in-tank planter baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1734\" data-section-id=\"1bi8wlp\"\u003eBuilt for Airflow and Wicking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eSelf-watering systems need the right balance of moisture access and oxygen around the roots. Traditional potting soils can stay too wet, compact over time, or break down in constant-moisture environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"1974\"\u003eLECA creates open structure throughout the planter, helping water move upward while maintaining strong airflow around the root zone. That makes it a strong option for growers who want a stable, inert medium with no added fertilizers or organic amendments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2231\" data-section-id=\"tsvc0l\"\u003eWhy Choose LECA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003eLECA is the stripped-back option for growers who want more control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eSemi-hydro houseplants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eOrchids and other airflow-loving roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eAquarium-mounted wicking planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eIn-tank planter baskets for plants rooting directly into aquarium water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eGrowers who prefer fertilizer-free media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eAnyone testing a cleaner alternative to organic substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2769\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003eBecause it contains no added nutrients, the plant gets moisture from the reservoir and nutrition from whatever water or nutrient source you provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2793\" data-start=\"2771\" data-section-id=\"gu5six\"\u003eAquarium-Compatible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2855\" data-start=\"2795\"\u003eLECA works especially well across Mossari’s aquarium lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3083\" data-start=\"2857\"\u003eIn Mossari aquarium-mounted wicking planters, water moves upward through capillary action rather than flowing downward through soil. LECA gives roots access to that moisture while keeping the planting zone open and breathable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3496\" data-start=\"3085\"\u003eIt also works beautifully in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3166\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003eIn-Tank Aquarium Plant Holder and Propagator\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is already designed for lightweight media like LECA and similar substrates. That product is specifically positioned for roots to grow directly into the tank water below, making LECA a clean, low-mess option for riparium-style setups and nutrient-absorbing greenery above the aquarium. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3527\" data-start=\"3498\" data-section-id=\"1v3wkh4\"\u003eHow Much Does 6 Cups Fill?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3557\" data-start=\"3529\"\u003eOne 6-cup bag roughly fills:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eOne Large Aquarium-Mounted Wicking Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eOne Large Wicking Pot - Self-Watering Planter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eOne Oasis Planter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eTwo Small Aquarium-Mounted Wicking Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eTwo Soma Planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3799\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003eFour In-Tank Aquarium Plant Holder and Propagator baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3905\" data-start=\"3801\"\u003eBecause LECA is chunky, exact fit can vary slightly depending on pebble size and how tightly it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3940\" data-start=\"3907\" data-section-id=\"13ih39x\"\u003ePrefer a Nutrient-Amended Mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4043\" data-start=\"3942\"\u003eIf you want a substrate with added root-zone nutrition, see the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4042\" data-start=\"4006\"\u003eMossari Enriched Blend Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4344\" data-start=\"4045\"\u003eIf you want a more traditional wicking mix with organic structure but no added amendments, see the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4179\" data-start=\"4144\"\u003eMossari Inert Wicking Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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