using LECA as a potting medium ( not s/h)

[quiltergal]

Light Expanded Clay Aggregate, and yes Aliflor and PrimeAgra are brand names.

[khill]

Thank you Sue and Terri. I'll have to try it.

[Tindomul]

Hydroton is another synonym.

[Ray]

Shame on you, Tindo! Spreading bad info. Bad boy!

Hydroton, Aliflor, and PrimeAgra are NOT synonymous!

Yes, they are all LECA, but the similarity stops there in a lot of important ways, such as shape, surface texture, pore patterns and size, wall thickness between pores, and the like. Those factors determine how they perform in use.

I can also tell you that while most brands are manufactured to be concrete aggregate and remarketed to the horticulture industry, PrimeAgra is the only one made specifically for it.

[cb977]

Ray, I don't think Tin was spreading bad info...
the original question was "What is LECA?"...

Yes, they are all LECA

,
from your post is the answer

[Ray]

Oh Susanne, I was just "busting his chops".

[cb977]

[Neverend]

I'm experimenting on my phals with hydroton, so far those that are repotted into hydroton look alright, though they've yet to exhibit growth.