How many days is the best time to water Clivia at home (how to water Clivia without root rot)

Clivia is native to the humid climate of South Africa. In addition, the pores on the surface of the plant's leaves are relatively large, which has formed a physiological characteristic of liking a humid environment over a long period of time.

Speaking of this, many friends will be afraid that the soil where they plant Clivia will become dry, so they will over-water it, causing water to accumulate in the soil and eventually rot the root tissue.

  The roots of Clivia are fleshy and have a strong ability to absorb and store water. Even when the soil surface is dry, the roots still retain moisture and maintenance management such as watering is not required at this time.

It is recommended to insert a wooden stick that can show the moisture content deep in the soil. Generally, if the soil is dry below three centimeters, maintenance management by watering it thoroughly can be carried out.

How often should I water?

  In fact, there is no specific number, and the interval time needs to be adjusted according to climate characteristics.

For example, the climate is relatively humid in spring , so the watering interval will be longer. At this time, Clivia should be given sufficient water supply, generally watered once every four or five days.

The temperature is high in summer , the plants enter a dormant state, and the air is relatively dry, so the humidity needs to be increased by spraying water through the air.

As the temperature drops in autumn , the plants gradually grow and need to maintain the humidity in the air.

When the temperature drops in winter , start water control maintenance management, which can improve the plant's cold resistance. Watering once every two weeks is enough. However, when the indoor temperature is high, the frequency of watering should also be increased.

What time period should I water?

Different seasons have different temperatures. If the temperature difference between the soil and water is too large, it will stimulate the healthy tissue of the roots, which will cause them to rot over time.

It is recommended to choose the time period of morning and evening when the temperature drops to cool down when the temperature is high during the day; when the temperature is low during the day, choose the noon time period to water.

What kind of water should be used for watering?

Clivia prefers slightly acidic soil and is very averse to alkaline soil.

If you keep using tap water for maintenance, it will easily cause the soil to become alkaline, resulting in poor plant growth. It is recommended that tap water be left to stand for 24 hours before it can be used to maintain Clivia.

How to water without root rot

  There is a clever way to water Clivia. According to our usual experience of watering Clivia, we start by watering it around the plant with small amounts of water.

Stop watering for about 10 minutes after pouring about half the amount of water to allow the water to slowly penetrate deep into the layers. Then water again with a small amount of water. Stop immediately when you see water flowing out of the seepage holes.

Watering the Clivia in this way can ensure that the soil in the pot is completely watered, and the amount of water will not be too large, so there will be no water accumulation in the soil in the pot.