How to replant a Clivia after root rot? Detailed illustrated tutorial

  Whether grown for its flowers or its foliage, Clivia has high ornamental value, but if watering is excessive, fertilizing is too heavy, or other care and management practices are improper, potted Clivia is also quite prone to root rot. Once Clivia root rot occurs, we need to take timely rescue measures, and repotting with fresh soil for replanting is a relatively effective method. So, how do you replant Clivia after root rot?

  Clivia is very prone to root rot, and the direct consequences of root rot range from yellowing and withering of the stems and leaves in mild cases to possible death in severe cases. Therefore, in the eyes of many gardening friends, Clivia is a relatively difficult flowering plant to grow. However, today the editor will share with you a detailed illustrated tutorial on replanting Clivia after root rot, hoping it can be of some help in dealing with the problem of Clivia root rot.

  1. Carefully take the Clivia with root rot out of its original pot;

  2. Remove all the soil adhering to the Clivia's root system;

  3. Gently peel off the dry leaves and yellow leaves produced on the outer layers of the Clivia;

  4. Locate the rotted root parts and cut them off with scissors;

  5. Check the remaining yellow leaves produced on the plant, and after discovering them, cut off the yellowed parts;

  6. Rinse the roots of the Clivia that has undergone root trimming clean under a faucet;

  7. Check whether there are still rotted roots that have not been completely cut off;

  8. Use a fungicide, dilute it with water in a scientifically correct ratio, dissolve it in the water and stir evenly;

  9. Fully soak the Clivia's roots in the fungicide solution to disinfect and sterilize them;

  10. Pour newly prepared growing medium into the pot, that is: a mixed substrate of imported peat, coconut coir, perlite, etc.;

  11. Take out the Clivia whose roots have been soaked for disinfection for 5-6 minutes, and place it in a shady spot to let the excess surface moisture dry;

  12. Replant the Clivia into the flower pot and fill in the soil well, but be careful not to press the soil too firmly;

  After potting is completed, place the potted plant in a shady spot to recover, water it after about 2-3 days, and at the same time spray and water with the fungicide solution once each per week, for 3 consecutive times.