Repot your clivia this way for vigorous growth and vivid blooms
Many people love clivia. After its dormant period, it is about to enter its growing season, and autumn is the best time to repot clivia. After repotting, clivia can have more ample space to grow, and there can also be plenty of nutrients supplied for its growth. So how do you repot clivia properly? Here is a share with everyone.
Preparation before repotting clivia
Before repotting clivia, first prepare a suitable pot according to the size of the clivia, then prepare soil suitable for its growth. You can use a mix of leaf mold, river sand, charcoal and so on, which lets the clivia grow better. Before repotting clivia, one more thing to note is that you should stop watering the clivia for a period of time, so it is easier to remove it from the pot when repotting.
Removing clivia from the pot
First, before repotting clivia, remove the clivia from its original pot, that is, take the clivia out of the original pot. Use one hand to hold the top of the flower pot, then turn the whole pot upside down, use the other hand to push the clivia down through the hole in the bottom of the pot, and after the pot and the clivia's soil separate, the flower pot can be taken off easily, and the removal is successful.
Potting the clivia
Remove the soil from the clivia's roots, but be careful not to damage the clivia's roots, then gather the clivia's roots together and place them in the prepared flower pot, hold the clivia upright, cover with soil, and after slowly filling in the soil, water the clivia thoroughly, then place it in a cool, well-ventilated place for care. Here you should note to keep the growing environment around the clivia warm and moist, and just care for the clivia well. In this way, repotting the clivia is successfully completed.