Lecaton

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Lecaton L as labeling machine Lecaton is a registered and legally protected brand name that describes a particular variant of expanded clay. Lecaton has been on sale for many decades and is one of the most important alternatives to traditional potting soils in floristry and horticulture. Lecaton is suitable for almost all hydroponics, ie for the cultivation of plants that extract their nutrients from certain substrates and not from the classical potting soil. Especially in the cultivation of orchids, Lecaton has made a name, because the mixes of nutrients of the manufacturer optimally respond to the needs, which are made of countless orchid species. However, products that are sold under this name are not special orchid fertilizers, but can be used freely for all plants with which cultivation as hydroponic culture is planned. In many cases, the high-quality Lecaton is not used alone, but serves for mixing with other nutrient substrates and soils. For the plants used, the coarse-grained aggregate of expanded clay proves to be moisture-regulating and breathable. Due to its optimal rearing properties, the conversion from classical potting soil to hydroponic culture with Lecaton is ideal for countless room and potted plants. The special expanded clay is sold by the specialized trade in bags of several liters content and can also be found on floristik21.de.