LECA stands for lightweight expanded clay aggregate. It’s used for rooting your plants as a growing medium. Instead of using soil, you can use LECA. These baked balls of clay are soaked in water. You will need to add the nutrients that your plants need into the water. LECA is useful because there is less risk of root rot. And unlike soil, there are fewer chances of pests that can kill your cuttings. LECA also makes it easier to water your plants. Because it retains water, your plants can still get the moisture they need to grow without standing in a pool. If that sounds like something you’ve read above, you’re right. LECA allows you to safely grow your mini monstera cuttings without having to worry about root rot. What’s more, the root systems that do grow from the cutting are thicker and more complex.