Can Clivia be repotted now? Repotting timing and precautions

It is now early summer, and although the temperature is not too high and Clivia is still in its growing period and has not yet gone dormant, repotting it now is still possible. However, generally speaking, the best times to repot Clivia are in spring and autumn. Why should repotting be done in spring and autumn?

First, repotting in spring.

In spring, Clivia has just finished blooming, the nutrients in the potting soil have been largely depleted, and the plant urgently needs nutrients to recover. At this time, you can repot it into loose, breathable soil to speed up its recovery, because in spring Clivia is very well suited to growth. At this time, the soil can be pine needle soil and leaf mold, mixed with some granular soil such as perlite or large-grained river sand; the looser and more breathable, the better.

This is because Clivia has fleshy roots, which are relatively drought-tolerant but most afraid of waterlogging. Many people who grow Clivia use leaf mold mixed with some pine needle soil; this kind of soil has particularly good air permeability and is very good for growing Clivia.

Second, repotting in autumn.

In summer, when the temperature is above 30°C, Clivia enters a dormant period and does not grow. It is not until autumn that the season for Clivia's growth and flowering arrives, so repotting Clivia in autumn is also very good. At this time, you can add some nutrients to the soil so it can absorb them quickly and provide nourishment for flowering and bud formation.

When repotting, sufficient base fertilizer can be added to the soil. At this time, add some bone meal or cooked soybeans and bury them in the pot. Clivia is very fond of fertilizer, and growth and flowering consume a large amount of nutrients. With sufficient fertilizer supplement in the soil, when watering, the nutrients will seep in along with the water. Once Clivia has sufficient nutrition, its leaves will grow thicker, and when the time comes it will produce many flower spikes and bloom more.

It is now early summer, and Clivia is still in its growing stage, so it can be repotted. However, as the temperature rises higher and higher, at around 30°C it is no longer suitable for Clivia to grow, and Clivia should not be repotted either, as it is very easy to kill it by repotting.

For the repotting soil, you can use leaf mold and pine needle soil, or use fully rotted peanut shells mixed with some perlite and other granules. After repotting, place it in a spot with bright indirect light, do not expose it to the sun, and let it slowly recover. After it has recovered, gradually let it receive light. Summer light is relatively strong, so Clivia should be kept in a cool, ventilated place for care.