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Originally Posted by shadytrake
Not sure what you mean Ray. Most of the pics here are showing seedlings or small rupicolous types and the pots were chosen directly related to plant and root size. In my setup I have found that I overpotted in the past so I tend to err on the side of smaller.
Would you please clarify?
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You can't really overpot in semi-hydroponics, due to the nature of the medium.
With traditional media, overpotting often results in drying at the perimeter, but the retention of a soppy center - right where most of the roots are - that decomposes faster and suffocates the roots. With LECA, the overall airiness and ability to wick moisture prevents that from occurring, and you have a far more uniform set of conditions throughout the pot.
I was mostly concerned about the minimal depth of medium above the reservoir, and whether that allowed enough room for the root system at the time of potting.