Learn the "Three Kingdoms" seedling method for growing Clivia miniata; small seedlings grow strong with white roots and are more likely to fill the pot

When growing Clivia miniata, I wonder if any of you have tried starting from small seedlings, or whether you prefer to buy a "mature" Clivia miniata that is about to bloom. This little gardener knows a Clivia miniata owner who used the "Three Kingdoms method" to grow Clivia miniata seedlings. The Clivia miniata seedlings are growing quite well, so let us take a look.

1. The "Three Kingdoms seedling method" for Clivia miniata

These are the Clivia miniata seedlings at his home. At first, these 3 Clivia miniata seedlings looked rather weak, but because the three grew together and supported each other, they have now basically grown into three strong seedlings, and their growth is excellent. This owner joked that this is called the "Three Kingdoms seedling method." Let us see what efforts he made.

The flower grower said that when growing Clivia miniata seedlings, you have to be careful in the early stage. He used leaf mold mixed with coarse sand to grow them, because in the early stage you need to grow roots, and coarse sand and leaf mold, one coarse and one fine, pair together just right. At the same time, he watered them with a root-strengthening organic nutrient solution for strong seedlings, diluted 2000 times, and applied regular topdressing, so the seedlings grew very strong.

2. For Clivia miniata care, "soil mixing" is very important

After the seedlings grow strong, when repotting them, he used the "hodgepodge" soil-mixing method. This owner basically was not particular and threw in whatever he picked up. To count them up, his pot contained coconut coir soil and leaf mold, and he also scooped in charcoal granules and washed sand. That was not all; melon seed shells and peanut shells were scooped in too. For Clivia miniata with strong roots, these things are all nutrients and can all be absorbed.

However, this little gardener does not recommend that other owners use this hodgepodge method to grow Clivia miniata. If the roots of Clivia miniata are not strong enough, these things will instead harm the Clivia miniata roots. I suggest using a simpler soil-mixing method, such as coarse sand with leaf mold, or special Clivia miniata leaf soil with peaty soft soil. A simple formula is more suitable for Clivia miniata with weaker growth.

Clivia miniata owners, what do you think of this "Three Kingdoms" care method and the hodgepodge care method? Can you accept them?