Clivia fertilization and maintenance, the correct way to water

1. Fertilization method

Clivia is usually fertilized during the growing season. A thin fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen can be applied once every 10 days to help the growth of the plant's branches and leaves. When the temperature is too high in summer, it is necessary to control or stop fertilizing, and fertilization should be applied in small amounts and frequently. In autumn, you can use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which can promote flower bud differentiation and are very helpful for flowering.

2. Maintenance

1. Soil: To grow Clivia, you need to choose soil with good water permeability and air permeability, and it must be slightly acidic. If alkaline soil is used, its growth will be affected. In addition, when potting, some base fertilizer should be applied to the soil.

2. Summer heat avoidance: The temperature in midsummer should not be higher than 30℃. Excessively high temperature will be harmful to its growth. At this time, you can build a greenhouse to cool down. You can also bury the potted plants in the sand and sprinkle water in the morning and evening to keep them moist and cool.

3. Sunlight: It has low requirements for light when growing and prefers half-day sunlight. Generally, you don’t need to pay too much attention to it in spring and autumn. In summer, you need to shade it and avoid strong light. Only reasonable light can make the flowers bloom more brightly.

3. Watering method

Its roots are fleshy and contain a certain amount of moisture, so do not water it too much. When watering, you need to wait until the planting soil is completely dry. Do not water if it is not dry. You can use rainwater, snow water, and pond water for watering. When raising plants at home, tap water is often used. In fact, this is the worst kind of water and must be left for 2-3 days before use to remove some harmful substances.