Riare 2LB Organic Leca Clay Pebbles for Plants, 4-16mm Drainage Leca Balls | Reusable, Aeration Lightweight Clay Balls, Moisture Retention for Hydroponics, Orchids, Succulents, Terrariums, Propagation

I use these in my self-watering pot setup with a wick system. I thread a cotton rope through the base, add a generous layer of these clay pebbles, then top with soil — making sure the wick sits in good contact with the mix. The pebbles help with both drainage and oxygen flow, and they let excess water run off easily during top watering or initial potting. No root rot issues so far! These are a more affordable alternative to LECA, and I actually prefer the mix of large and small pebbles over the tiny “succulent gravel” I’ve used before. They strike a good balance between holding structure and letting water drain. Good quality, no weird dust or breakage out of the bag. I’d definitely repurchase.

This was the cheapest LECA I could find anywhere, because apparently once hobbyists started loving it, most companies jacked the price way up because they could. It's good quality, with a little bit of expected breakage, and is doing a fantastic job in my 30-gallon terrarium as a drainage layer. It looks fine, the size variation is acceptable, and it was easy to clean and soak with hardly any dust at all. It's a nice red-brown color.

I have bought other Leca products that came to me wet and contaminated. These were not cheap, but they were clean and dry and have been consistently good quality. I wish they cost a bit less. I will only be buying them when I absolutely need them.

Of course, since these are clay balls that are shipped, you can expect a bit of dust to get rubbed off. However, it wasn’t too difficult to deal with. The package came with a plastic bag that holds the leca balls. I simply poked a couple of holes in the bag and washed it in the tub to remove all the dust. I used these at the bottom of my terrarium. I appreciated the fact that they came in multiple sizes, so they completely filled the bottom layer without leaving any gaps. They also seem to retain a good amount of moisture, which is ideal for my setup!

They work as intended for a bioactive vivarium.

They keep things tidy. Less dirt, fewer pests, and overall a more controlled environment—especially useful for indoor plants or semi-hydro setups. Bottom line: if you’re serious about plant health and want something efficient and low hassle, clay pebbles are worth it. Not just a trend—they actually perform.

I'm new to orchids and clay pebbles were recommended as part of a potting mix. I love the size, I love how light weight they are and I especially love that they can be cleaned and sterilized and used over and over and over again! I definitely recommend them.

I was able to use one bag to transfer 6 small plants to semi hydroponics. Very good price and good quality, just make sure to rinse before you use as they are very dusty (which is expected!) Perfect moisture retention to keep my plants’ roots wet but not at risk of root rot.

The bigger box is fantastic value for money, I feel like I now have a lifetime supply. They work great for plant drainage and terrariums.

Schon beim schütten, selbst bei ganz laaangsamen schütten, sieht man wie der Staub hochgewirbelt wird. Dabei sollen sie doch laut Hersteller sooooo viel weniger staub abwerfen. Anscheinend ja nicht. Farblich ist der Blähton eher grau bis schwarz. Auch das entspricht nicht der Beschreibung bzw. dem Produktbild. Aber Blähton ist nunmal Blähton und für meine Zwecke ausreichend.

Sehen super aus. Meine Pflanzen lieben sie.

Great size to use in the net pots for my Vertical Oasis Aeroponic tower

Love it ! Fast shipping ! Product as described !!! Great different sizes from smaller pebbles to medium size !!! Over all recommend !!!!