Clivia Care Tips: Learn Them and It Will Bloom 3 Times a Year

Getting a clivia to bloom is rather difficult, and some people's clivias have never bloomed. In fact, once you master the right methods, you can not only get your clivia to bloom, but even get it to bloom several times a year!

Proper watering

(1). Clivia has fleshy roots, so you must not water it too much; overwatering easily causes root rot. Water according to the "dry-wet" principle: let the top 2~3cm of the potting soil dry out completely, then water thoroughly, and never let water accumulate. So do not water too frequently; clivia roots can store water, so water about once every 3~5 days.

(2). For clivias grown in heavy clay soil, water once every 1~2 weeks. Heavy clay soil cannot evaporate water quickly, and watering easily causes water accumulation that is hard to drain, so it is best to choose soil that is fertile and has good air permeability and water permeability.

(3). Clivia needs little water at the seedling stage; during the flowering period, remember to increase the amount and frequency of watering, as water demand is high at this time, and watering well makes the flowers bloom more vividly.

Appropriate light

(1). To grow clivia well, light is very important; it needs plenty of light. It is best to keep it on a south-facing balcony at home, and in summer take care to shade it to prevent scorching, as 3~5 hours of light is enough. In the other seasons, let it receive light normally.

(2). When clivia receives sufficient light, you need to regularly turn the direction of the pot so the plant receives light evenly and the leaves do not grow crooked.

Proper fertilizing

(1). Clivia likes fertilizer, but you must follow the principle of "weak fertilizer, applied often." In spring and autumn, apply a liquid fertilizer mainly of nitrogen fertilizer once a week, and apply a well-fermented solid fertilizer once a month. Stop fertilizing in winter and summer; in winter, apply nitrogen fertilizer appropriately, combined with phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer.

(2). Oil-bearing seeds such as cooked castor beans and sesame seeds can be used as fertilizer; crush them and bury them in the soil to promote the sprouting of new leaves.