Calathea Orbifolia: Soil to Semi Hydroponics with Zero Leaf Loss (9 New Leaves in One Month)

Learn the "Long Method" for safely transitioning fussy Calathea Orbifolia plants from soil to LECA using an air stone to stimulate massive root growth without transplant shock. This step-by-step semi-hydroponics tutorial covers everything from cleaning the roots to the final Lechuza pot setup, ensuring your plant thrives with zero leaf loss. 👉 *Ikea KONSTFULL vase* https://tinyurl.com/t9sespxt ------------------- 👉 *Buy my book Plant Parenting For Busy People* https://geni.us/FOi8mWu (Amazon Affiliate) 👉 *Join my FREE Facebook Group* https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelecaqueen/ 👉 *Exclusive Bonus Content* https://thelecaqueen.com 👉 *Buy me a coffee* https://buymeacoffee.com/thelecaqueen -------------------- *PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:* 🌱 *Nutrients* GT Foliage Focus 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5xb9t39x GT Silica 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mrxhtmbb GT CCS Clone Cutting Solution 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4wetft5s GT Rootzone👉 https://tinyurl.com/yks8z8vv Use code *Thelecaqueen* for a *10% discount* -------------------- 💡 *Grow lights* *Soltech Grow Lights* 👉 https://glnk.io/0lyv/12 *Barrina Grow Lights* 👉 https://barrina-led.com/collections/led-grow-lights?ref=THELECAQUEEN *Mars Hydro* 👉 https://marshydroau.com/?ref=thelecaqueen -------------------- 🔍 *Light Meter* House Plant Journal LTH Meter 👉 https://www.houseplantjournal.com/ref/4 -------------------- 🪴 *Plant care and accessories* *Leafy Brand* 👉 https://theleafybrand.com?bg_ref=7WGqMaFlgH *Wavy Leaf Pots* 👉 https://wavyleaf.co/discount/thelecaqueen *Planthaul* 👉 https://planthaul.peachs.co/a/thelecaqueen *Vego Garden* 👉 https://glnk.io/vzw5/thelecaqueen Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you shop through them, at no extra cost to you. For some brands, a discount may be applied automatically at checkout when you use the link. Thank you for supporting my content. -------------------- 🛒 *AMAZON STORE* 👉 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelecaqueen (Amazon Affiliate) -------------------- 👉 *VIDEO CONTENTS:* 0:00 Calathea Orbifolia destroyed by thrips – why I started again 0:55 The plan: moving Calathea Orbifolia from soil to semi hydroponics 1:16 How to clean Calathea roots for LECA transition (step by step) 3:08 The long method explained – the gentlest soil to LECA transition 3:50 Nutrient mix for the long method: Clonex clone solution and Root Zone 4:52 The secret weapon: using an air stone to oxygenate roots in semi hydroponics 6:00 2 month update: Calathea Orbifolia new roots after the long method 7:17 Modifying a Lechuza Classico pot for LECA and semi hydroponics 8:30 DIY microfibre wick system for Lechuza pot in semi hydroponics 9:45 Potting Calathea Orbifolia in LECA clay balls 11:42 Final setup: connecting the air stone and reservoir in LECA 13:53 1 month LECA update: 9 new leaves with zero leaf loss 15:22 Calathea care in semi hydroponics – what comes next -------------------- 👉 *Follow me on social media* Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thelecaqueen/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thelecaqueen Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thelecaqueen Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/thelecaqueen/ ⚠️ *Disclosure* Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting my channel!