How to grow Clivia and its techniques

Clivia Growth Conditions

Clivia has a strong adaptability to soil and prefers loose, breathable soil containing humus. It is not resistant to direct sunlight and grows better in a semi-shaded environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 18-28℃, and the temperature should not be lower than 10℃ or higher than 30℃.

How to grow Clivia

In order for Clivia to grow healthily, it needs to provide a temperature of 15-25 degrees in summer and above 10 degrees in winter. Do not water it too much, just keep the soil moist. Apply some thin fertilizer during the growth period, but not excessively. You can repot it during the peak growth period, and cut off the old and rotten roots when repotting.

Clivia watering

Clivia has fleshy roots and is not tolerant to waterlogging. Generally, it does not need too much water, just slightly moist. Each time you water it, you must water it thoroughly. In winter, when the temperature is lower, reduce watering to avoid root rot and death due to over-wet soil or waterlogging.

Clivia Fertilization

Do not apply concentrated fertilizer to Clivia. Pay attention to the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently. Do not apply excessive fertilizer to avoid root rot. You can apply some base fertilizer when repotting. In spring and autumn, you can apply appropriate top dressing after fertilizing, but stop fertilizing in winter and summer.

Clivia pest control

If Clivia is watered too much or exposed to too much rain, which causes root rot, yellow leaves will appear. It is necessary to trim the branches and leaves in time and spray pesticides. In addition, good ventilation must be maintained during maintenance to reduce the humidity of the air.

How to grow Clivia at home

Clivia is suitable for planting in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. In daily management, it is best to give it an appropriate amount of scattered light and avoid direct sunlight. Keep the soil slightly moist during the growth period. Pay attention to shelter from rain during the rainy season, spray water frequently, and provide a temperature of about 15-25℃.

Clivia maintenance precautions

During its flowering period, Clivia needs an environment with a slightly larger temperature difference. If the temperature changes slightly, it will easily suffer from the phenomenon of arrow pinching, where the flowers will only grow at the bottom and cannot grow out. The phenomenon of arrow pinching can be reduced by increasing the temperature difference.