Fix a Clivia stuck in leaf axils in 5 days - one trick to pull the flower out
Low temperature, insufficient indoor temperature difference
1. The suitable temperature for Clivia growth is around 20°C. If the temperature is too low during the flowering preparation period or the temperature difference between day and night where the Clivia is placed at home is small, it will affect the flower scape emergence process and cause the Clivia flower to get stuck in the leaf axils.
2. Once you notice signs of a flower scape emerging on your Clivia, take action quickly. You can move it to an air-conditioned room at home to control the temperature. When the temperature rises, you can keep it indoors during the day and move it to the balcony at night. Generally, at 25°C during the day and 15°C at night, the Clivia will grow very well.
Insufficient water
1. When the Clivia is shooting its flower scape, cell division is rapid and water consumption is relatively high. At this time, if not enough water is given, it will also bloom prematurely and cause the flower to get stuck in the leaf axils.
2. During flowering, water more frequently than usual to keep the Clivia's soil moist. In spring, water about once a week; there's no need to soak it through - just water when it dries out.
Insufficient nutrients, no momentum
1. The emergence of the Clivia's flower scape requires a large reserve of energy. If the Clivia did not obtain enough energy earlier, it will lack sufficient momentum to extend upward. But waiting until it blooms to apply base fertilizer will definitely be too late.
2. Setting other factors aside, if your Clivia's earlier fertilizing was not kept up, when the scape is emerging you can try diluting a 1% monopotassium phosphate solution and spraying it on the Clivia's roots and leaf surfaces, or you can also choose other foliar fertilizers.
Compact soil, reduced absorption capacity
1. The Clivia's root system is thick and strong, with a strong ability to absorb nutrients. If the potting soil is too hard and is not loosened or replaced in time, it will affect the Clivia's absorption of nutrients, and this can also be a reason affecting its flower scape emergence.
2. It is recommended to repot and change the soil for the Clivia every year, and to loosen the soil regularly, thereby improving the soil structure and helping the Clivia's roots grow better and absorb nutrients.
Insufficient light
1. Only sufficient light helps the Clivia convert the nutrients it absorbs into the energy needed for its own growth. Insufficient light will definitely have a certain impact on the Clivia's flower scape emergence.
2. In spring, outdoor light becomes stronger and stronger. You can place the Clivia in a spot with sunlight but no direct exposure for care. In summer, avoid direct sunlight. After entering winter, increase the light and just place the Clivia on a south-facing balcony.
Clivia aging or root damage
1. If the Clivia has been grown for too long, plant aging problems will appear. In addition, too high a temperature and overly moist soil will cause root rot. Both will affect the Clivia's flowering and prevent the flower scape from emerging.
2. We can cut off the aged or rotted roots, then sterilize the wounds: soak them in a 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for 5 minutes, then dip them in a little carbendazim, then air-dry them in a cool place for one to two days, and then plant the plant back into the pot.
The above are the things to pay attention to when the Clivia is preparing to shoot its flower scape. If your Clivia is suffering from being stuck in the leaf axils, what should you do?
Use the principle that plants grow leggy without light: move the Clivia to a dark room with no light, keep the temperature at around 20°C, and in 3~5 days it will shoot its flower scape! Try it quickly!
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