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Supercharging plant care across the UK

 

Premium self-watering planter and growing substrate specialist LECHUZA has announced an official partnership with the UK’s much-loved plant swapping community Another Plant Swap, bringing together two perfectly aligned brands with a shared mission: better plant health through knowledge, confidence and community.

 

This new partnership is built on clear, natural synergies. LECHUZA’s intelligently designed self-watering planters and specialist PON substrates speak directly to the needs of the Another Plant Swap audience – passionate plant lovers who want practical, reliable solutions to help their plants thrive. In return, Another Plant Swap offers LECHUZA access to one of the UK’s most engaged plant communities, representing a vital audience as the brand accelerates its growth and launches the new LECHUZA Academy, a digital hub dedicated to smarter plant care.

 

Across the 2026 Another Plant Swap season, LECHUZA will be a visible and active presence at every swap. Attendees can expect expert-led workshops, practical plant-care guidance, exclusive discounted products and direct access to the LECHUZA team. Crucially, the partnership is designed to go beyond the event day, empowering swappers with the knowledge and tools they need for long-term success.

 

LECHUZA’s Artur Illiev, said: “Another Plant Swap has created a genuinely engaged community that cares deeply about plant health - engaged, generous with knowledge and genuinely invested in plant - exactly the audience LECHUZA exists to support. Our planters and PON substrates are made for growers who want to do things properly, and Another Plant Swap gives us the ideal platform to share that expertise at scale. This partnership also comes at a pivotal moment as we launch the LECHUZA Academy, allowing us to connect product, education and community in a truly meaningful way.”

 

Lisa Bauer, Founder of Another Plant Swap, added: “Education has always been at the heart of Another Plant Swap, so partnering with LECHUZA feels like a natural next step. Their products and expertise directly support better plant care, which is exactly what our community is looking for. Together, we’re creating swaps that don’t just exchange plants, but build real confidence and growing knowledge.”

 

Another Plant Swap 2026 dates:

  • 8th March - London
  • 26th April - Bristol
  • 7th June - Glasgow
  • 16th August - Birmingham
  • 6th September - Manchester
  • 18th October - London

Get involved

Plant lovers are encouraged to attend an upcoming swap, meet the LECHUZA team in person and discover smarter ways to care for their plants.

 

Need more tips?
The all-new LECHUZA Academy is full of inspiration to help you get the best from your containers, indoors and out.


Find out more at www.academy.thelechuza.co.uk

 

Explore upcoming events and join the community at https://www.anotherplantswap.com/

 

Further details on LECHUZA-led workshops, Academy integrations and exclusive event-only offers will be announced throughout the season.

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