What to do if Clivia is pinched by an arrow

1. Supplement fertilizer

There are many reasons why Clivia will have its arrows pinched. If you don’t apply fertilizer regularly, the soil is insufficiently fertile, and the flower stems do not have enough nutrients to grow, they will naturally have their arrows pinched. In this case, it is necessary to add fertilizer. The simplest and most effective fertilizer is beer, but it cannot be used right away. After opening, it must be left for a day to allow the alcohol to evaporate. Then dilute it with clean water and water it into the soil. In addition to beer, you can also apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate.

2. Adjust the temperature

Clivia is not resistant to high temperatures, grows slowly in summer, and is in a semi-dormant state, so the phenomenon of arrow pinching may occur. To deal with arrow pinching caused by high temperature, the first thing to do is to lower the temperature. The temperature should be controlled below 25℃, generally around 20℃. Secondly, pay attention to the temperature difference. A temperature difference between day and night greater than 10°C is more conducive to the plant's arrowheading. If the temperature is too low, the growth of the plant will be restricted, which is not conducive to its flowering.

3. Control Lighting

Many people know that if you want plants to bloom, increasing the light is more effective. The situation of Clivia is different. It’s not that the flower arrows are too short, but that they are too short. In this case, proper shading will allow the flower arrow to grow taller so that it can grow out from the leaves. It should be noted that if the plant grows poorly, shading cannot be used. Instead, the light should be increased, and photosynthesis can produce nutrients.

4. Tie the leaves

If the leaves of Clivia grow too vigorously, it will become increasingly difficult to grow arrows. In this case, the leaves must be tied up to provide a loose growing space so that the flower arrows can grow out. However, the leaves must not be damaged during the tying process. After the flower arrow is pulled out, be sure to release it in time.