How to repot a clivia (Clivia miniata) once the young plant has grown larger

Whether it is a seedling grown from seed or a seedling planted by the division method, once it has grown it must be repotted. Generally, repotting is needed after 2 years of growing, and after the plant has grown larger from repotting, it must be repotted again after another 2 years. This is because: ① Once the plant has grown larger, the original small pot can no longer meet the needs of its roots for further extension. ② The nutrients in the original potting soil have been more or less absorbed, so some new soil rich in nutrients should be used to supply the plant's need to continue growing. ③ Take this opportunity to check and see whether any roots have been harmed or infected by pests or diseases, and if so, cut them off in time to avoid spreading the infection; if there are too many fibrous roots, also take this opportunity to cut off a portion of them.

The time for repotting is spring (in spring, generally before Grain Rain) and autumn, and it is most suitable when the temperature is around 20°C (note: it must not be done during the flowering period). The new pot used for repotting should be larger than the original pot, so as to leave room for the plant's root system to extend further afterward; add some superphosphate (or bone meal) to the potting soil and mix it evenly with the soil as a base fertilizer. When repotting, first insert a small knife along the inner wall of the pot into the soil and draw it around once, so that the old potting soil separates from the pot wall (making it easier to tip out). Then, with the right palm facing down, insert the middle finger and ring finger around the base of the plant's root crown, spread the five fingers and press the potting soil firmly; with the left hand turn the pot over, so that the potting soil and the young plant are supported exactly on the palm (if the plant is large and the pot heavy, two people must work together). Then peel off most of the supported potting soil. Leave a small portion of soil clinging to the roots, spray it moist with water, and immediately plant it in the new pot. When planting, the plant should be placed in the middle of the pot, so that the roots can spread freely inside the pot; overly long roots can be partly cut off, and part can be coiled in the bottom of the pot. Then gradually add soil, shaking the pot while adding, so that the potting soil fills the gaps between the roots and comes into full contact with the root system. Finally, lift the plant up 1-2 cm, so that the root system is straightened out, then shake the pot once more, gently press the soil surface firm, water thoroughly once, and place the pot in a shaded place, and it is done.