Can Clivia be exposed to the sun? Does Clivia prefer shade or sun?

1. Can I get some sun?

Of course Clivia can be exposed to the sun, it is just afraid of high temperatures and strong light. However, when the light is soft, proper exposure to the sun will help the plant to photosynthesize and produce nutrients, which will also help it to bloom. However, the lighting time must be strictly controlled. If the light exposure time is too long, it will often inhibit the formation of flower buds, which will delay the flowering period of the plant.

Second, prefer shade or sun

Clivia likes neither shade nor sun, it prefers to grow in a semi-shady environment. If the environment is too dark, the plant will not be able to synthesize enough nutrients due to insufficient light, and it will also cause it to grow too tall. If the light is too strong or the plant is exposed to the sun for too long, the flowering period of the plant will be shortened.

3. Lighting requirements

1. Phototropism: The leaves of Clivia are phototropic and tend to grow in the direction of light. Therefore, you must pay attention to the placement of the plant to prevent the plant from growing only to one side, which will look unsightly. Usually its leaves are placed in the east-west direction, and the pot should be turned 180° every half a month to allow the other side to receive light.

2. Scattered light: Clivia is afraid of strong light, but it also needs appropriate light to grow, so it is necessary to provide sufficient scattered light. You can place it in a bright place indoors. When the temperature is not high and the light is soft, you can put it in a sunny place. At noon, be sure to take it away in time to avoid exposure to strong sunlight.

3. Control the duration: As mentioned above, long-term exposure to light will affect the flowering of Clivia, so you must pay attention to controlling the duration of light. As a short-day plant, it receives light for about 6-8 hours in spring and autumn. The sunlight in summer is too strong, so two hours of sun exposure in the early morning is generally enough.