FAQ

How environmentally friendly is LECHUZA?

Thinking and acting in an environmentally conscious and resource-conserving manner is an essential component of the long-term further development of our company. We accept the challenge and responsibility of not endangering either people or the environment on our way to a successful future. Our environmental policy - implemented by owner, management and employees - provides the basis for this.

LECHUZA planters are "made in Germany" and 100 percent recyclable. With the successful certification according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2009, a cross-industry recognized certificate, we have established a common common efficient environmental management system for the brands PLAYMOBIL and LECHUZA brands, which covers all levels of the company from development development, production and distribution of our products. of our products. The family business geobra Brandstätter Foundation & Co. KG is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our of our production to protect natural resources by means of to improve the environmental impact of our production in order to protect natural resources. legal obligations and, where possible, to strive to exceed them. to strive for overfulfillment.

• Can I use LECHUZA planters both indoors and outdoors?
LECHUZA planters can be used both indoors and outdoors.

In the house: When used indoors, the red sealing screw in the bottom of the vessel must be bottom of the vessel must be hand-tightened. Please check the tightness of the screw check the tightness of the screw before using it for the first time and retighten it if necessary.

Outdoors: In the outdoor area, remove the sealing screw so that excess rainwater can drain off. In the case of columnar vessels also remove the screw in the plant insert.

We recommend to use LECHUZA planters without an overflow and base screw - such as table planters - only in the only indoors, as excess rainwater cannot drain away from these cannot drain off in these containers.
• What material are LECHUZA planters made of?
LECHUZA planters are mainly made of polypropylene (PP). manufactured. The premium vessels are additionally painted to a high quality. Also the LECHUZA accessories, the plant inserts incl. carrying handles and the watering system are also largely made of PP.

The lacquered table containers and the lacquered handle frames of the removable plant removable plant inserts are made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS). The transparent scale indicator of the water level indicator is not made of glass, but of made of polycarbonate (PC).
• Are LECHUZA planters frost and UV resistant?
The use of high-quality, robust plastics - weather-resistant UV radiation and frost - ensures long-lasting enjoyment of the products. products.
• Are LECHUZA planters shatterproof?
The sturdy plastic does not break even if, contrary to expectations, the jar unexpectedly falls. When used outdoors, we recommend that the we recommend adding additional weights to the pillar containers to give them even more stability. stability. For this purpose, fill in the following after installation of the support tubes, but fill the planter with, for example, coarse gravel or stones after the support tubes have been installed, but before the stones into the planter.
• What is the best way to clean LECHUZA planters?
The best way to clean LECHUZA planters is with a soft cloth and a gentle gentle dishwashing detergent. The varnish of the planters is comparable in its comparable to car paint, which is why you should not use any sharp cleaning surfaces of the planters, you should not use any harsh cleaners or cleaning cleaning utensils.

• For which vessels LECHUZA offers rolls?



For CANTO, CLASSICO, CUBE and QUADRO from size 40 upwards, the LECHUZA roll-up trivet which disappears as if invisible under the container and moves up to and effortlessly moves up to 180 kg on its 5 sturdy castors. Also available for CUBICO 30 and 40 of the PREMIUM Collection, there is also the CUBICO roller trivet.
As with the previous LECHUZA roller coasters the wheels are invisibly hidden under the planter. A decorative frame on the new square model gives the impression that the planter is that the planter is connected to the trivet.
For CARARO suitable castors are already included in the scope of delivery. Simply attach simply attach the two sturdy castors to the bottom of the container before planting. your CARARO can be moved effortlessly back and forth.
• Are there any pouring aids for the water filling shaft?



If you have difficulties with large watering cans to reach the filling shaft of your LECHUZA planter, simply use our PICO watering aid. The attachment can be used with all commercially available watering cans.
• How can I remove excess water from the water filler chute?



If you have watered above the maximum water level, you can use the hand pump for LECHUZA planters topump out to pump out excess water. To do this, insert the hand pump into the and pump out the excess water.

• Can the LECHUZA soil irrigation system be used for all plants?
In principle, any plant species cultivated in soil is suitable for the LECHUZA soil irrigation system.
• Is the LECHUZA soil irrigation system the same as hydroponics?
No, because with the LECHUZA soil irrigation system you can in principle water water all soil plants. You therefore do not need more expensive, specially hydroponics, but can choose your favorite from the wide range of soil plants from the wide range of soil plants. You plant this then simply according to instructions, which are included in the watering set, in quality potted plant soil or alternatively in the LECHUZA-PON planting substrate. The LECHUZA watering set and the accompanying water level indicator are not suitable for use with hydroponics.
• How to install the LECHUZA irrigation system?
The installation of the LECHUZA Earth Irrigation System is described in detail in the planting instructions, which you can find in the downloads.
• Can the soil irrigation set be used in the columnar containers without a plant insert?
For the use of the irrigation set in the column containers you need the plant insert. It is not possible to install the watering set directly the column vessel is not possible.
• Are spare parts available for the LECHUZA Earth Irrigation Set?
The individual parts of the LECHUZA irrigation set (separating base, filling shaft, cover, water level indicator and LECHUZA PON) as well as the plant insert and plant insert and, if necessary, the stabilizing retaining tubes for Column planters can be purchased individually in the spare parts category.

• What is the watering phase, the drying phase and what is the best way to fertilize?



Water from above for the first few weeks until the roots reach the reservoir. roots reach the water reservoir ("watering phase"). During this time check the plant soil or LECHUZA-PON granules just below the surface for moisture. surface for moisture and water when it is dry.
Test: After a few weeks, they fill the water reservoir halfway with water. If the water level drops over the next few days, the roots have grown into the reservoir. Fill then fill the water reservoir to "max.", LECHUZA will take care of your plants!
If the water level indicator shows "min." after a few days to weeks, you should not add water right away, there is still enough moisture in the granules.
Attention: Keep a "drying phase period! It is different for each plant and depends on the following factors. on: Type and variety of the plant, location, air humidity and water requirements, temperature, and requirements for the planting substrate. We recommend a dry phase of 2-10 days, for plants such as cacti and orchids even longer, but at least 2 weeks.
From now on you only need one fertilizer - the LECHUZA fertilizer is optimally adapted to the nutrient supply of all plants, such as e.g. green and flowering plants, orchids, citrus plants, herbs, tomatoes, fruit bushes, cacti, etc. With the LECHUZA fertilizer supplied herbs and fruits can be consumed without hesitation - the fertilizer is absorbed by the plants without leaving any residue. The fertilizer can be added during the during the entire vegetation period, the duration of effect is approx. approx. 6 months. We recommend fertilizing in spring and in the middle / end of August. end of August. Overfertilization and plant burns are not possible! possible! Simply add the appropriate amount of fertilizer with the enclosed enclosed dosing spoon into the water reservoir of your LECHUZA containers. One spoonful of fertilizer per liter of water of your planter.

• What is LECHUZA-PON and what is LECHUZA-TERRAPON?

LECHUZA-PON is LECHUZA's inorganic planting substrate for indoor and tub plants, TERRAPON is the planting substrate with high quality peat.
• How do I accustom my hydro plant to LECHUZA-PON?
Vom Hydrosystem auf ein neues Substrat umzustellen, ist für eine Pflanze nur unter großem Stress zu bewältigen. Berücksichtigen Sie hierbei das unterschiedliche Klima, insbesondere den Wasserhaushalt an der Wurzel und die jeweilige Art der Pflanze.

In normaler Kübelpflanzenerde ist der Erfolg einer Umgewöhnung eher unwahrscheinlich. Einfacher gelingt es Ihnen im LECHUZA-PON Granulat. Zuerst befreien Sie die Hydropflanze möglichst gründlich vom Tonsubstrat, ohne dabei Wurzeln zu beschädigen. Sollte doch eine Verletzung passieren, schneiden Sie defekte Wurzeln mit einer scharfen, sauberen Pflanzenschere zurück. Setzen Sie Ihre Pflanze auf etwa der gleichen Höhe in Ihr LECHUZA-Gefäß ein, in der sie sich auch vorher wohl gefühlt hat.

Ein wichtiger Tipp: Schneiden Sie Ihre Pflanze bis zu einem Viertel zurück. Das vermindert den Blattverlust, verhindert ihn aber leider nicht gänzlich. Der Rückschnitt hilft Ihrer Pflanze sich besser und schneller an das neue Umfeld zu gewöhnen.

Weitere Empfehlung: Gießen Sie Ihre Pflanze anfangs immer nur von oben auf das Granulat und das in kurzen Abständen. Gießen Sie wenig, damit sich kein Wasser im Reservoir ansammelt - dieses kann Ihre Pflanze noch nicht aufnehmen.

Untersuchen Sie Ihre Pflanze regelmäßig auf Schädlinge und Krankheiten, denn während der Umgewöhnung sind viele Gewächse besonders empfindlich. Erst nach einer Phase von mehreren Monaten sind die Wurzeln bis ins Wasserreservoir vorgedrungen und die Pflanze kann sich selbst versorgen. Füllen Sie nach 12 Wochen erstmals das Wasserreservoir auf. Der Wasserstandsanzeiger muss nicht bis zur "maximal" - Marke voll sein, es genügt, erst einmal ein Drittel des Reservoirs zu nutzen. Nun beobachten Sie, ob die rote Nadel in den nächsten Tagen absinkt. Ist dies der Fall, ist Ihre Pflanze ins Wasserreservoir eingewachsen. Beobachten Sie weiterhin aufmerksam, ob sich Ihre Hydropflanze komplett umgewöhnt hat. Möglicherweise benötigt sie noch immer Wassergaben von oben auf das PON.
• What can I do about white mold on my LECHUZA PON?
In principle, LECHUZA-PON does not provide a surface for mold to attack, as it is not does not consist of organic material - but dead roots or leaves can be roots or leaves can be a breeding ground for fungi when humidity is high and the substrate surface can certainly be a breeding ground for fungi. The clustered occurrence in the autumn and winter months is related to the higher relative humidity indoors.


The emergency plan
Remove any planting substrate overgrown with mold from the surface in a layer 5 cm thick from the surface, wash it thoroughly and boil it in hot water. and boil it in hot water. Then put the dried substrate back into the substrate back into the planter. It is important to ensure that no no dead plant parts remain in the substrate and that the plant is kept slightly kept a little drier. You can also prevent mold growth, by always removing and disposing of fallen leaves and dead or diseased plant parts immediately and disposing of them.

• Balcony flowers



To grow annual perennial flowers yourself is quite simple if you follow the instructions on the seed packets. Start growing them on the windowsill in early spring, then move them to the planter. Only when from the middle, end of May you can put the plants outdoors. Pre-grown goods from the garden trade may stand outside earlier, in case of However, you should still protect them during very cold nights.

LECHUZA planters are the ideal partner for your outdoor planting with balcony flowers. The specially designed balcony box BALCONERA with matching balcony box holder as an accessory can be attached to the wall and railing. can be attached to walls and railings. LECHUZA planters have a sealing screw for the Rain overflow, which must be removed for outdoor use. The Watering intervals depend on the location and growth of the plants. In the midsummer, the water level indicator should be checked every day in the a finger test in the substrate provides additional security. safety. With a full reservoir, it is unlikely that a watering cycle will be needed every day early and evening watering is necessary. Depending on the size of the Depending on the size of the container and the density of the vegetation, a cycle of one to five days is possible, with overcast skies and precipitation correspondingly longer. After a you will know how much water your plants drink. drink.
• Herbs

You can easily insert purchased herbs together with their culture pot directly into our LECHUZA containers CANTO Stone 14, CUBE Color, CUBE Glossy and CUBE Color Triple as well as CUBE Glossy Triple. insert. No planting necessary - thanks to our wick irrigation system, basil and co. get exactly the right amount of water and stay amount of water and stay fresh for a long time.
• Orchids

Most of the orchids that you can buy in the store are can, are so-called epiphytes (Aufsitzer): Their original habitat is on trees of the rainforest. These include the genera Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, Dendrobium or Miltonia. From this unusual way of life it is easy to deduce the requirements of the orchids. They do not like soil, waterlogging or too much fertilizer. After all, the nutrients on a tree are also very limited. IMPORTANT: Plant your orchid in PON or in the special substrate supplied in the orchid pot ORCHIDEA special substrate supplied with the orchid pot. When repotting, free the root ball the root ball - as best you can - from pieces of wood and bark: This is the only way your orchid can sprout and thrive! LECHUZA-PON consists of pumice, zeolite, lava and fertilizer. It provides air circulation around the roots and stores water and nutrients! You can find suitable vessels in the table pots.
• Christmas tree

Get a living Christmas tree into your living room: The LECHUZA planters are the ideal alternative to the tree stand - sustainable and individual. From classically elegant to fancy round, there is something for every taste. there is something for every taste. And after the festivities, you can release the trees into the great outdoors and plant them in the garden. To the CUBICO
• Poinsettia

Poinsettias beautify your home not only at Christmas time. They look especially beautiful in the LECHUZA table pots. to their best advantage. And thanks to the LECHUZA soil watering system, your joy will last enjoyment long after the festivities are over. When buying, you should pay attention to a few things to pay attention to: The poinsettia should be abundant with healthy, green The poinsettia should have plenty of healthy, green leaves under the colored star of the bracts. Yellowish leaves are evidence of poor care. Do not buy Plants that have been outdoors - poinsettias hate the cold and will react to cold shock after a few days by losing their leaves. of their leaves. Pack the plants well for the trip home, too.

How to care for your poinsettia: Make sure it is in a bright location without drafts with temperatures around 20°C. The LECHUZA Soil Irrigation System prevents overwatering, which is particularly which poinsettias suffer from in particular. Do not fertilize the Do not fertilize the poinsettia during the flowering period.

• What dangers lurk in winter for my potted plants?
Potted plants that are hardy should also remain outside during the cold remain outside even during the cold season, as the cold months are often important for the further further development of the plants. Nevertheless, they should be sufficiently protected, since a planter cannot offer as much protection from the cold as the ground. as the ground. Potted plants get more easily frostbite at the roots or suffer from frost dryness.

Too much sun can become a danger in winter, since sun the evaporation of the plant is promoted by sunlight and frozen root balls frozen root balls then cannot supply enough water. Especially evergreen plants are at risk, such as. Cherry laurel, dwarf and glossy medlar, (Cotoneaster, Photinia), rhododendrons, boxwood, grasses and bamboo species as well as all conifers.
• What is the best way to prepare my potted plants for winter?
Prepare your plants for the frosty months by completing pruning and fertilizing by by the end of August - then the shoots will be terminated in time and the shoots will finish in time and the mature roots and shoots will be shoots will survive the winter better.

The ideal wintering place is protected from wind, rain, snow and direct sunlight, such as a covered terrace. Back plants close together, they will keep each other warm. warmth. Pack Your LECHUZA vessels with jute, felt or fleece fabrics, straw, reed or coconut mats coconut mats to protect the roots from excessive temperature fluctuations. fluctuations.

A dry layer of leaves, straw, fir brushwood or mulch discs coconut fibers protect the plants from drying out and keep the rain out. rain away. Be sure to use only air-permeable materials when covering. materials when covering. To protect your potted plants from the cold of the ground simply place the planters on wood or Styrofoam.
• How do I care for my potted plants during the winter?
Even in winter evergreens evaporate a lot of water through leaves and needles. water that must be replenished. In particularly frosty temperatures your plant will no longer be able to supply itself via the water reservoir of the LECHUZA pot. therefore in winter you should only water from the top of the granules or plant soil. the top of the granules or the plant soil and adjust the watering to the consumption of your plant. Please water only on frost-free days and in stages. This way your plant should survive the cold months well. come.

• How do I control pests in LECHUZA?
Even if you have planted completely in the almost sterile substrate LECHUZA-PON substrate, your plants may under certain circumstances be attacked by pests. be attacked. Especially dry indoor air makes many plants become susceptible. Therefore, we recommend that both indoor plants and balcony plants that are moving indoors for the winter. a combination product against various pests. If your plants are close together, you should treat all plants as a precaution. plants as a precaution. If you are not sure which pest is doing its work on your plant, ask the gardener you trust and take an infested plant. and take an infested leaf with you.
• Leaf and scale insects
If your plant is infested with aphids, remove the plant insert from your LECHUZA container and rinse it thoroughly under running water. water thoroughly. Also, remove all infested plant parts. Then treat your plant with plant protection spray, -sticks or granules. To do this, spray the spray directly onto the plant or stick the plant or simply insert the stick into the root ball. Before you granules onto the PON plant substrateand work them in. and work it in, water dry root balls, if necessary, from above. Before using for the first time, always read the enclosed enclosed instructions for use. Also note that if your plant bears fruit, you should not consume it for a while. for a while.
• fungus gnats and harmful flies
Fungus gnats and whiteflies like to lay their eggs in moist potting soil. Also the planting substrate PON can also serve as a breeding ground if it is kept permanently too wet. serve as a breeding ground. Yellow stickers or yellow boards can help against flying fungus gnats. yellow boards, to which the pests simply stick. Against the root-damaging larvae with an appropriate watering agent. To do this, add the liquid pesticide to the water and fill it with the and fill the water reservoir of your LECHUZA planter with it via the practical of your LECHUZA planter.
• Spider mites
In dry air, spider mites especially like to lay their fine spider threads on indoor plants. their fine spider threads. Remove the plant insert from its LECHUZA container and rinse the plant thoroughly under a not too thoroughly under a stream of water that is not too weak. Special spider mite sprays and -watering agents provide relief.
• What can I do about snails that nibble on my plants?



Snails like lettuce and other soft-leaved plants. Plants - so you can protect your plants from the gluttons: Plant a CASCADA or CASCADINO Color tower with plants that are spurned by snails, such as oregano such as oregano, thyme, chamomile, nasturtium, rosemary, chives, chives, bean sprouts, etc, rosemary, chives, savory, garlic, sage, marjoram, Wild garlic and curry herb. In the upper areas, lettuce and Co. can flourish undisturbed.