Clivia seedling summer management methods, a brief guide to balcony care

Clivia sown last year has already produced seedlings in spring, and now that summer has arrived, how should such seedlings be managed? The suggestions from Baihua Zatan are as follows:

1. Divide and transplant the pots in time. After Clivia seedlings grow their first true leaf and sprout two to three roots, they can be divided and transplanted. The original growing medium lacks nutrients and can no longer continue to supply growth. In addition, Clivia propagated by sowing has a relatively high plant density, and the leaf directions are not uniform, making it difficult to unify the direction of light exposure. Over time, the leaves of Clivia seedlings will grow crooked and slanted, and it will be difficult to correct them later.

2. The pots used for planting Clivia seedlings should not be large. You can plant two seedlings per pot or

three seedlings. However, note that when planting, the leaves of the Clivia seedlings should face one direction, which makes it easier to turn the pot and adjust the light angle. This ensures even light exposure and neat leaves.

3. For Clivia seedlings that have been divided and transplanted, do not fertilize in the first year. The fertilizer in the potting soil is enough to supply the growth of Clivia seedlings. Too much fertilizer in the potting soil affects the development of the Clivia root system, and may even stop new roots from sprouting, leading to stunted seedlings.

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In summer, when temperatures are high, it is best to water Clivia seedlings by spraying. On the one hand, this can moisten the growing medium, and on the other hand, it can clean the leaves. Clivia seedlings have no dormant period and continue to grow in summer. As long as they are kept in a semi-shaded place or indoors, they can be maintained.

4. Once root rot is found in Clivia seedlings, promptly plant the plants in plain sand, and new roots will still sprout in autumn.