Self Watering Leca Pole | The Setup That Actually Works!

If you've ever tried a LECA pole and given up because the LECA dries out too fast, this self-watering semi-hydro setup is the moss pole alternative you've been waiting for. A submersible pump circulates nutrient solution from a reservoir at the base all the way to the top, keeping the LECA consistently moist so your aerial roots actually have something to grab onto. This is the full build from parts list to first test run with every mistake included. ------------------- 👉 *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 -------------------- *PARTS LIST:* *The pole body* 👉 Down pipe — Icon Plastics 100 x 50mm 1.8m PVC Downpipe: http://tiny.cc/gutterpipe *The circulation system* 👉 Submersible pump — HP1100 Max flow 1200 L/H HP Series Submersible water pump: https://pondmax.com.au/products/hydropro-water-pump-hp1100 👉 Tubing — Soft 13mm (30m) Tube: http://tiny.cc/polypipe 👉 Top spout — 13mm Tail x 15mm BSP Male Director: http://tiny.cc/maledirector 👉 Pipe connector — 15mm 90° PVC Elbow: http://tiny.cc/elbow *The reservoir* 👉 Clear reservoir bucket — Total Tools 20L Plastic Bucket with Handle No lid: http://tiny.cc/clearbucket -------------------- *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) 👉 List of recommended products https://kit.co/thelecaqueen -------------------- 👉 *VIDEO CONTENTS:* 0:00 Why LECA poles fail (and how to fix it) 0:19 How the circulation system works 0:45 Full parts list overview 1:23 Choosing the right plant: Epipremnum golden ivy 1:58 The pole body: cutting a guttering pipe 3:42 Choosing a submersible pump (and why power matters) 4:29 Piping, adapters, and fittings 5:12 Cable ties, wire mesh, and the net pot 6:31 Why a clear reservoir bucket is essential 7:33 Smart plug for intermittent running 8:02 Step 1 — attaching the wire mesh with cable ties 9:16 Tip: use a soldering iron to make holes 9:45 Step 2 — securing the pipe cable ties before closing up 11:44 Step 3 — sealing the base to keep LECA in 15:29 Step 4 — filling the pole with LECA 17:25 First look at the assembled pole 19:12 Step 5 — placing the pump in the reservoir 20:47 Step 6 — inserting the pole and connecting the pipe 22:06 Troubleshooting: pipe kinking and fit issues 23:55 Fixing the base and re-securing the structure 26:41 Adding a wick and potting up the plant 28:22 First test run — the pump is working 29:46 Clipping the plant to the mesh 30:54 Build complete: honest review and lessons learned 32:26 What comes next for this LECA pole ------------------- 👉 *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!