Urine water accidentally poured into a Clivia pot: it grew 1.8 m long leaves
Everyone has probably heard of the Clivia, a household plant, and many flower lovers even grow one, but Clivias generally only reach 50 to 80 cm in height, and that height already counts as a fairly large Clivia. Today we want to show everyone an extra-large Clivia, one that reaches a height of 1.8 m; even an adult of average height standing beside it would be a head shorter.
That's right, the Clivia you see here is called the swamp Clivia. When it is in the flower market, this kind of Clivia is also very short, and it is even thinner and more slender than an ordinary Clivia, looking a bit stunted, though this is actually just its natural form. But if you accidentally knock over the "chamber pot" and pour it into the Clivia's flowerpot, this kind of Clivia will grow vigorously and can even produce 1.8 m long leaves, quite spectacular, with extremely high ornamental value!
Why do we say knock over the chamber pot? Could it be feeding this kind of Clivia urine as fertilizer? Of course not. What we mean by chamber pot is dissolving urea in a pot of water, then using that water to irrigate the swamp Clivia; this can drive its leaves to grow rapidly and eventually form this spectacular plant shape! Urea is a farmyard fertilizer and the fertilizer with the highest nitrogen content. Dissolving urea in water and using it to irrigate plants can greatly promote the growth of leaves and branches, and the same is true for the swamp Clivia: urea water is very beneficial to the growth of its leaves and branches.
Of course, to grow a swamp Clivia well, urea water alone is not enough; we also need to pay attention to the following points:
Acidic soil: The swamp Clivia was discovered in South Africa, and it prefers slightly acidic soil. An acidic environment lets it grow more vigorously, so when watering we can appropriately add a little vinegar to increase the soil's acidity and create a good acidic environment.
Fertilizer: To make the swamp Clivia grow vigorously, fertilizer is certainly indispensable. Normally we only need to use some slow-release fertilizer; when watering, use the method we just mentioned, adding 3 to 5 grains of urea to every 500 ml of water. When its flowering period is approaching, we appropriately increase the release of phosphorus fertilizer, using potassium dihydrogen phosphate.
Sunlight: The Clivia is a shade-loving plant, but that does not mean it needs no sun at all. It should be grown in a place with plenty of diffused light and bright conditions, so that its photosynthesis is not weakened. It is best not to let it receive direct sunlight, as this easily scorches the leaves.
Watering: The swamp Clivia differs from the Clivia in one respect: its tolerance of waterlogging is a bit stronger, but when watering we still recommend the principle of watering when dry and letting it dry between waterings, as this is more beneficial to its growth.
Has everyone ever seen this kind of swamp Clivia? If you like it, you can get one and try growing it!
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