Causes of Leaf Rot in Clivia and How to Prevent and Treat It

In Clivia, whether small, medium, or large plants, the main cause of rot in the new leaves growing in the center is that during regular watering, water is poured onto the central leaves, or the plant is frequently exposed to rain, which in severe cases can also cause the core to rot. Therefore, when watering Clivia, you should water the potting soil, not the leaves, and especially avoid pouring water into the central leaves.

Overwatering, which keeps the potting soil constantly too wet, can also cause root rot and leaf rot. This is because Clivia, like Cymbidium goeringii, has fleshy roots with a relatively weak capacity to absorb water, and its thick leaves also hold more water than the leaves of ordinary flowers and shrubs. If the potting soil is constantly too wet, water will flow backward, causing the leaf tips to gradually turn black and rot. Therefore, the potting soil for Clivia should be kept on the drier side.