Do You Need to Wash Roots Before LECA? Dracaena Experiment

In this video, I test the optimal root preparation for Dracaena when transferring to semi hydroponics. I compare two identical dracaena plants, one with perfectly clean roots and another with soil left on, to see the outcome after 70 days. Have you tried the 'no wash' method for LECA? Let me know in the comments if your plants survived! -------------------- 👉 *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* MotherLife Plant Spectrum 👉 https://www.mother.life/en/shop/privilege Use code THELECAQUEEN for $10 off Soltech Grow Lights 👉 https://soltech.com/ Enter code FABULOUS for 15% discount Barrina Grow Lights 👉 https://geni.us/ekk1aq -------------------- 🔍 *Light Meter* House Plant Journal LTH Meter 👉 https://www.houseplantjournal.com/product/lth-meter/ Enter code LECAQUEEN10 for 10% discount -------------------- 🪴 *Pots* Naked Root Planter 👉discount applied automatically at checkout : https://nakedroot.us/LECAQUEEN Leafy Brand Ultimate Pot Set 👉 https://theleafybrand.com/collections/pots Use code lecaqueen10 for a 10% discount -------------------- 🛠 *Plant accessories* Leafy Brand Poles, Trellises, Stakes 👉 https://theleafybrand.com/ Use code lecaqueen15 for a 15% discount -------------------- 🛒 *AMAZON STORE* 👉 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelecaqueen (Amazon Affiliate) 👉 List of recommended products https://kit.co/thelecaqueen -------------------- 👉 *VIDEO CONTENTS:* 0:00 Dracaena Soil to LECA Experiment: To Wash or Not? 0:38 Preparing Dracaena Roots for Semi-hydro 1:39 Method 1: How to Wash Roots for LECA 2:21 Method 2: No Wash Transfer (Soil to LECA) 2:35 Choosing the Right Pot Size for Dracaena 4:08 Potting Dracaena in LECA (Washed Roots) 5:42 Potting Dracaena in LECA (Unwashed Roots) 6:34 Nutrient Reservoir & Water Levels to Prevent Rot 7:50 Weekly Flushing Routine for Semi-hydro Transition 8:40 Day 70 Results: Dracaena in LECA Growth Update 9:36 Root Health Comparison: Washed vs Unwashed 10:50 Conclusion: Best Way to Transfer Dracaena to LECA -------------------- 👉 *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/ #semihydroponics #leca #dracaena #soiltoleca #houseplants #plantcare ⚠️ *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!