What to do if the side leaves of Clivia rot

1. Replace the soil

The soil for growing Clivia should not be too fine. If the soil has poor drainage, the plant will not be able to grow and breathe well. You can add some pine needles, coarse river sand or charcoal soil to the soil and then replant it. If you want a simpler method, just remove the plant from the pot and plant it in new breathable soil.

2. Turn over the soil and lift the roots

If the plant is buried too deep in the soil, it will hinder its normal growth and the side leaves will rot. The soil in the pot should be turned over in time. In addition, it is necessary to lift the roots of the plant upwards appropriately so that they can stretch sufficiently, because deeply buried plants will hinder the normal breathing and growth of their roots.

3. Root pruning and leaf cutting

If the side leaves are severely rotten, cut off the rotten parts first, then take the whole plant out of the pot and clean the roots with clean water. Use disinfectant to disinfect and place in a ventilated place such as a windowsill. The flower pots and soil used previously must also be disinfected with chemicals or high temperatures, otherwise they will be infected again. Finally, plant the treated plants in pots.