Learn these 3 tricks for your Clivia, and in 2 months yours will look great too
Clivia is recognized in the flower world as difficult to grow, not only because it is hard to get it to bloom, but also because it sometimes shows yellowing leaves, obvious wrinkles and various other problems. These are all common issues during Clivia care, so how exactly can you grow Clivia well? In fact, these 3 tricks can do the job!
1. Repot and change the soil in time
Clivia enters its growth phase in autumn, but because it has fleshy roots, we need to be cautious and careful with everyday watering, since a moment of carelessness can cause waterlogging and root rot, and over time the soil in the Clivia pot can also become compacted, making it harder to absorb nutrients. This means we need to regularly repot and change the soil for Clivia every year.
Be careful when repotting Clivia, and never damage its fragile roots. Be sure to take it out gently, then transplant it into new potting soil. The growing medium for Clivia is usually a mix of river sand and garden soil, because it has good drainage and aeration, which is what ensures Clivia's future growth.
2. Adjust its placement
The leaves of Clivia are also a difficult aspect to manage during its growth, and uneven growth and yellowing often occur. In fact, at this point we only need to adjust its placement slightly to improve it.
When growing Clivia at home, we can place the leaves on both sides of the plant facing east and west, so that the leaves receive light and nutrients evenly; that way the nutrients are balanced and there will not be inconsistent growth rates. You can also turn the pot 180 degrees every half month, so the plant can grow symmetrically.
3. Supplement with fertilizer
Fertilizer is crucial to the growth of Clivia. If fertilizer is insufficient, then blooming is not even worth thinking about. It is now in its growth period in autumn, so we can choose to give it a little thin fertilizer water containing nitrogen or fermented soybean fertilizer once a week. When fertilizing, however, be careful to apply small amounts multiple times, so you can ensure fertilizer supplementation without burning the roots.
After fertilizing, the growth rate of Clivia will increase greatly, so the flower stalk will emerge and the buds will open much faster as well.
Flower lovers who enjoy growing Clivia can take advantage of autumn to use these little tips, so your Clivia can sprout and bloom faster and better. Also, if you have better Clivia care methods, leave a comment and tell Huahua!