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What signs appear when a Clivia is about to bloom

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When we grow this plant, we certainly hope to see its delicate and beautiful flowers. Before it blooms, there will indeed be some signs. If you observe that new buds are growing very slowly, or a pair of new leaves suddenly appears, or its bulb becomes thicker, or the flower stalk channel appears, then your Clivia is very likely about to bloom. At this time, with careful attention, you will soon be able to enjoy the flowers. Let's look at the specific details together.

1. Its blooming period

Generally speaking, this plant can only bloom once a year. Specifically, during the Spring Festival. However, in some special regions, or with very good care, it may also bloom twice.

2. Signs of blooming

(1) In winter, the plant would normally grow relatively quickly. However, if we observe that over a very long period of time, the new buds grow very slowly. Even the bud in the middle of the leaves shows no growth, with no change for half a month. At this time, there is no need for special worry. Because this sign indicates that it will soon send up a flower stalk.

(2) Also, after the plant's new buds grow very slowly, you may also find that the plant suddenly has an extra pair of new leaves. Moreover, this extra pair of leaves is large and robust. At this point, it can basically be judged that its flower stalk will soon emerge.

(3) Then there is the issue of the plant's bulb. As mentioned above, if you observe that it has visibly become much thicker. And the left and right sides appear somewhat asymmetrical. Then it can basically be confirmed that its flower buds have been successfully formed.

(4) Then there is the appearance of the flower stalk channel. Everyone may not be very familiar with this term. In fact, in plain terms, it means that in the middle of the new leaves, an obvious groove appears. Judging from this sign that the plant is about to bloom is the most reliable. Because this is the leaves moving to one side to make way for the flower stalk. If you observe this phenomenon, then congratulations: your Clivia will bloom very soon.

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