How to care for Clivia after it blooms? Can I water it with rice water?

1. How to care after flowering

1. Seed preservation: When Clivia blooms, if you want to preserve the seeds, you can pollinate during the flowering period. After it blooms, cut off the flower arrows and harvest the seeds after they grow and mature.

2. Do not keep seeds: If you do not want to keep seeds, cut them off from the base of the flower stems to reduce nutrient consumption. Ensure good sunlight and place it on the windowsill or balcony. Watering should also be reduced as the plant's water requirements are reduced. In addition, you can also change the pot after it blooms, which will be very beneficial for its next flowering.

2. Can I use rice water?

There are a lot of nutrients in rice water, such as broken rice grains, gluten and some trace elements. It can provide the nutrients needed for the growth of Clivia, so you can use rice water to water Clivia. However, it must be fermented before use and cannot be used directly for watering.

The fermentation method is actually very simple. Put the rice water into a plastic bottle and seal it. Then place it under the sun. Loosen the lid slightly after a few days, because gas will be produced during fermentation, and the bottle will easily explode if it is not loosened. The fermentation will take about a week. After fermentation, dilute it with water and then water it with the Clivia.