3 tricks to grow a healthy Clivia, and it will sprout small flowers in 2 months
The Clivia is recognized in the flower world as difficult to grow, not only because it is hard to make it bloom, but sometimes it also shows various problems such as yellowing leaves and obvious wrinkles. These problems are all common issues during Clivia care, so how exactly can you grow a healthy Clivia? Actually, with these 3 tricks you can grow a healthy Clivia, and 2 months later yours can sprout small flowers too!
1. Replace the potting soil in time
In autumn the Clivia enters its growth stage, but because it has fleshy roots, we need to be cautious and careful with everyday watering, because a single moment of carelessness can cause waterlogging and root rot, and over time the soil in the Clivia's pot will also become compacted, making it harder to absorb nutrients. This requires us to regularly replace the Clivia's potting soil every year.
Be careful when repotting the Clivia, and never damage its fragile roots. Be sure to take it out gently, then transplant it into new potting soil. The growing medium for Clivia is generally a mix of river sand and garden soil, because it has good drainage, which ensures the Clivia's future growth.
2. Adjust the placement position
The Clivia's leaves are also a difficult aspect to manage during its growth, and uneven growth and yellowing often occur. Actually, at this point we can improve it just by slightly adjusting the placement position.
When growing Clivia at home, we can place it so that the leaves on both sides face east and west; this way the leaves receive light and nutrients evenly, so the nutrients are balanced and there will be no uneven growth rate. You can also turn the pot 180 degrees every half month, so the plant can grow symmetrically.
3. Supplement fertilizer
Fertilizer is crucial to the Clivia's growth; if fertilizer is insufficient, then blooming is out of the question. It is now in its growth period in autumn, so we can choose to give it a little dilute nitrogen-containing fertilizer water or fermented soybean fertilizer once a week. When fertilizing, also pay attention to using small amounts many times, so that you can supplement fertilizer without burning the roots.
After fertilizing, the Clivia's growth rate will increase considerably, so the flower stalk will emerge and the buds will open much faster too.
Flower lovers who like growing Clivia can take advantage of autumn with a few small tricks, so your Clivia can sprout and bloom faster and better.