Is a Clivia really worth a sky-high price? The one you grow yourself is the best

Nowadays many families like green plants, not only for decoration but also to remove odors, purify the air, bring a healthy lifestyle and a sense of comfort, but if you have a Clivia at home, don't place it just anywhere, don't put it in a place with heavy cooking fumes, as this can easily cause the Clivia's leaves to wither. Today Huahua will talk about growing Clivia.

Clivia likes a semi-shady, semi-sunny environment and cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, especially in summer when the sunlight temperature is too high and can easily cause the Clivia to wither. In summer it needs shading, pay attention to ventilation, and wipe the leaves with a cotton cloth every day to prevent dust from covering the leaves. In winter it needs to be moved indoors, with the temperature kept at around 5 degrees; if the temperature is too low it will die.

Clivia also has fairly high requirements for soil; it needs loose, well-aerated acidic soil. The most suitable for Clivia growth are coconut soil and leaf mold soil, which have a certain moisture retention. Here is a little method after testing that is very suitable for Clivia growth: keep the pot constantly moist, keeping the soil in a damp state. Observation found that the Clivia's roots will grow very quickly, and the leaves will also become glossy and very plump.

The standard features of a good pot of Clivia are that the leaves on both sides are symmetrical and neatly arranged, and the leaves are firm and strong, showing a dark green state. Although this is rarely seen, as long as you master the method, it is actually very simple. Plant leaves grow toward the light, and if the flowerpot is always in one position it will cause the leaves to receive uneven light, which causes the leaves to be asymmetrical, with one side growing fast and one side growing slow.

In order to make the leaves relatively symmetrical, you can rotate the flowerpot at fixed times so that it receives even light, which can avoid the situation of uneven light. You can also use the shading method, covering the leaves on the side that grows fast; the shaded leaves will then slow their growth, and after a period of time the leaves on both sides will be about the same.

Every spring you need to change the soil once. When changing the soil, pay attention to cleaning the root system, cut off the rotten parts, and comb the root system neatly. After changing the soil, replenish nutrients and fertilize in time. In the early stage of flowering, pay attention to cleaning the leaves; you can use leftover tea water to wipe the leaves, keeping the leaves clean and glossy to promote photosynthesis. As long as you get the Clivia's light and soil right, your Clivia can also be very valuable.