How to water a clivia? Learn the correct watering method

The correct way to water a clivia is to water when the potting soil is dry, and when you water, water thoroughly. Watering only halfway can easily leave the roots and stems short of water, causing them to rot. In winter, adjust the water temperature to match the room temperature to avoid cold damage. Early morning or evening on a clear day is the best time to water, and for water quality choose rainwater, snow water, mineral water, or tap water that has had the chlorine evaporated off.

1. Watering in winter

The clivia's growth capacity is relatively weak in winter, and its growth rate is also relatively slow, so watering in winter generally means keeping the potting soil slightly moist and avoiding excess water that causes cold damage. When watering in winter, adjust the water temperature and room temperature to be similar; water that is too cold can easily cause frostbite to the clivia's roots and stems.

2. Watering method

The idea is to watch how the wetness of the clivia's potting soil changes: water when the potting soil is dry, and each time water enough to soak it through. Do not water only halfway, as this easily causes the clivia's potting soil to be wet on top and dry below, so that in the end, although the soil surface looks moist, the root and stem area has already dried out from lack of water and died.

3. Watering time

Each watering should be done on a clear early morning or evening. During these two periods the light is not strong and the temperature is not so intense, so watering causes less negative impact on the clivia, and the clivia can quickly absorb water and obtain the moisture and nutrients from the water.

4. Choosing water quality

The water quality used for watering a clivia also requires great care. For the best watering water, it is recommended to use clean, clear rainwater or snow water collected from nature; irrigating with purified water or mineral water can also provide growth nutrients. If using tap water for watering, let it sit for 1~2 days to evaporate the chlorine before use.