I Spent $200 on Semi Hydroponics Gear | Was Any of It Worth It? (Leafy Brand Review)

I spent over $200 on semi hydroponics gear from Leafy Brand, pots, pon, and trellises, and I'm giving you my honest take on all of it. These products were not gifted. I bought everything myself, which is exactly why I became an affiliate in the first place. For every product I cover, I'll tell you what it does, why it matters in semi hydroponics, and what to use if you can't get Leafy Brand in your country. *Leafy Brand affiliate link* 👉 https://theleafybrand.com?bg_ref=7WGqMaFlgH ------------------- 👉 *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:* 00:00 I spent $200 on semi hydroponics gear — here's what I got 01:25 Leafy Brand overview and affiliate transparency 01:37 Unboxing: what's in the bags 01:47 Leafy Brand ultimate clear pot set (10 cm, 14 cm, 20 cm) 02:47 Why opaque cache pots matter for algae prevention 03:32 Pot quality and durability over time 04:16 Wick vs submerged setup in the Leafy pots 05:04 Root visibility and ventilation holes — do you need to DIY? 06:11 Type 1 vs Type 2 pot comparison 07:23 The 20 cm pot: solving the big clear pot problem 08:02 Black pot with moss pole and Burle Marx flame 09:13 Net pots vs Leafy pots: when to use each 10:46 The one thing missing from these pots (water level indicator) 12:24 Leafy Brand acrylic grid trellis review 13:54 Honeycomb trellis and clear clips in action 15:40 Why I'm moving away from moss poles to trellises 17:50 The problem with trellises in semi hydroponics (can't extend them) 19:36 Global alternatives if you can't get Leafy Brand 20:05 Leafy Brand x List Lee fridge magnet collaboration 21:13 Leafy Pon-002 mineral stone mix: what's in it and why it works 22:55 Green zeolite and cation exchange capacity explained 24:35 Pon vs LECA: which substrate is right for you? 24:59 Why pon beats potting mix (fungus gnats, aeration, odour) 25:29 Alternatives to Leafy Pon if you're overseas 26:36 Final verdict: was $200 worth it? ------------------- 👉 *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!