LECA vs PON: Which Semi Hydroponics Setup Works Best for Dracaena?

Are you curious about which substrate Dracaena plants prefer in semi-hydroponics? This video puts LECA and pon head-to-head to see which medium leads to better plant health and overall growth for these beautiful houseplants. We're observing two identical Dracaena plants to uncover their preferences and help you with growing plants in semi hydro. 👉Related Video: Do You Need to Wash Roots Before LECA? Dracaena Experiment: https://youtu.be/2N9--jnMT5k -------------------- 👉 *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 in LECA vs Pon: Which Substrate is Best? 00:53 The Setup: Why Clean Roots Matter 1:26 Preparing Dracaena Roots for Semi-hydro 1:58 Inspecting Healthy Dracaena Roots 3:35 Pruning Roots for Hydroponic Transition 5:04 Potting Dracaena in LECA (18cm Clear Pot) 7:08 Potting Dracaena in Pon (Mineral Blend) 7:37 Dealing with Pon Falling Out of Drainage Holes 9:28 Nutrient Reservoir Setup & Water Levels 10:22 Day 22 Update: Plant Survival After Dog Attack 11:35 Day 70 Results: Dracaena in LECA vs Pon Growth 13:02 Dracaena in Pon: Root Health & Moisture Concerns 14:20 Final Verdict: Does Dracaena Prefer LECA or Pon? -------------------- 👉 *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!