Clay Ball 3 Litre

Overview

Promote healthy root growth and superior drainage with our 3-Litre Pack of Expanded Clay Balls (LECA). Manufactured from natural clay baked at high temperatures, these lightweight, porous spheres are an essential multi-purpose growing medium for indoor houseplant enthusiasts, orchid growers, and hydroponic setups.

Clay balls create optimal air space within the root zone, preventing soil compaction and root rot while ensuring long-lasting moisture retention and aeration.

Key Features & Benefits

• Superior Aeration & Drainage: Improves oxygen flow to roots and prevents overwatering or waterlogging.

• Long-Lasting & Reusable: pH-neutral, non-degrading material that can be easily washed, sterilized, and reused indefinitely.

• Natural Humidity Booster: Perfect for placing in drainage trays under pots to increase ambient humidity around tropical plants.

• Prevents Root Rot: Retains moisture in micro-pores while letting excess water drain freely away from roots.

• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal as a standalone hydroponic medium, pot bottom drainage layer, or soil amendment mix.

Best Used For

• Orchids & Tropical Plants: Provides the airy environment epiphytic roots need to thrive.

• Hydroponics & Semi-Hydroponics: Excellent clean support medium for water-based growing systems.

• Pot Drainage Layer: Place at the base of pots before adding soil to ensure free drainage.

• Top Dressing: Decorate pot tops while helping to minimize moisture evaporation and fungus gnat breeding.

Specifications

• Volume: 3 Litres

• Material: 100% Natural Expanded Clay

• pH Level: Neutral (Safe for all plant types)

• Reusability: High (Sterilize with hot water before re-use)

How to Use

1. Rinse Before Use: Gently rinse the clay balls in water to remove any clay dust prior to potting.

2. For Drainage: Layer 1–2 inches at the bottom of containers before adding soil or substrate.

3. For Hydro/Semi-Hydro: Fill pots or net baskets directly, placing plant roots gently among the clay balls.