Two major problems and solutions for Clivia maintenance

How to solve the problem of Clivia being pinched by arrows

Temperature is a very critical factor affecting the growth of Clivia flower arrows. The temperature should be kept within a relatively stable range. If it is too high or too low, it will cause it to not grow or even not bloom. If you find that the Clivia has the phenomenon of flower arrows being pinched, you need to adjust the temperature of the potting soil to allow the flower arrows to grow out. You can judge for yourself whether it is caused by high temperature or low temperature.

Many flower lovers also try to water their Clivia with beer when it has arrow pinching phenomenon, which is also effective. In addition, you can operate the Clivia yourself and use a sterilized knife to cut the leaves where the flower arrow grows to avoid oppressing the growth of the Clivia. You can also tie the leaves together with a rope to reveal the flower arrows.

How to solve the problem of Clivia blooming difficulty

It is difficult for Clivia to bloom, probably because of insufficient fertilizer. During the bud formation period of Clivia, fertilization is necessary. Only with sufficient fertilizer will it have enough motivation to shoot and bloom. When applying fertilizer, you should generally apply more phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, so that the flowers will bloom better and more beautifully.

In addition, it is difficult for Clivia to bloom, which may be due to insufficient watering. Watering is a very important point when growing Clivia. In the early stage of flowering, more water is needed to pull out the flower arrows. If there is insufficient water, it will make flowering more difficult.

In addition, you should also pay attention to the soil to avoid soil compaction when growing Clivia.