Step-by-Step Hybrid Wick-Fed Semi-Hydro Setup 🌱 | Transplanting 4 Houseplants to PON + LECA Mix

Ready to switch your houseplants to a LECA or Pon set up? This hybrid setup combines the best of semi-hydro and the traditional self watering systems. In this 35-minute video, I walk you through every step of transplanting four plants — Burle Marx Philodendron, Scindapsus Jade Satin Aurea, Alocasia Dragon’s Breath, and a young Philodendron Emerald King — from their existing substrate into a PON and LECA mix using a self-watering pot system with a wick and reservoir.

You’ll learn:
• 💧 How to prep and rinse your PON + LECA mix
• 🌿 The right way to clean and inspect roots before transfer
• 🪴 Step-by-step potting for both starter and young plants
• 🧵 How to set up your wick for proper moisture flow
• 🫧 Tips for your first watering and ongoing care in semi-hydro

Whether you’re new to LECA or Pon or looking to perfect your technique, this tutorial breaks it down clearly and visually — so your plants can thrive with less guesswork and more growth!

📍 Topics:
📌 The plants featured are a Philodendron Emerald King (0:43), Alocasia Dragon’s Breath (10:08), Burle Marx Philodendron (21:40), and Scindapsus Jade Satin Aurea (23:00).
📌Preparing PON + LECA mix (0:30)
📌Cleaning & inspecting roots (1:26), The Philodendron Emerald King's roots are shown (1:57), and the Alocasia Dragon's Breath is noted for its corns (11:25, 12:15).
📌Pot setup & wick placement (3:06), A common mistake of forgetting the wick is even highlighted (16:46, 29:30).
📌Transplanting each plant (0:40, 9:58, 21:26), demonstrating how to spread out the roots (4:20).
First watering & care tips (9:04), reservoir should not touch the bottom of the inner pot (20:12, 27:19, 32:37)
📌Final look & results

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