Semi-Hydro Care Guide

General Info

• Semi-hydro is when a planter has some form of reservoir of water, and a substrate to wick up the moisture when the plant needs it.

Soil 

• Frequently used substrates include LECA and pon, which are both porous substrates that water can pass through.

Water

• Keeping a reservoir of 2-3 inches of water (adjusting for the size of the plant!)

• The substrate will wick up water for the plant whenever it needs it!

Fertilizer

• It is important to fertilize your plants in semi-hydro, because the substrate offers no nutrients. Any water-soluble fertilizer is good for semi-hydro.

• We recommend diluting the fertilizer and mixing it in with the water in the reservoir.

Light

• This is dependent on the plant that is in your semi-hydro planter! Check out our other care guides for specific advice about the light needs of your plant.