Detailed Guide to Watering Clivia on a Balcony

Normally, when watering Clivia, you should control the amount well; the best state is when the potting soil feels slightly moist to the touch, as too much water will cause the roots to rot. It is best to water after the soil has dried out; water should be poured into the potting soil, avoiding watering from top to bottom, because water at the leaf base is difficult to drain and easily causes leaf rot. On nice days you can water more, while on cloudy and rainy days you should water less. For balcony cultivation, judge before watering to avoid watering when the surface soil is dry but the deeper soil is still wet.

I. Watering Method

Clivia roots are fleshy and contain a lot of water, so when watering it in daily care, you must control the amount well; too much water will easily cause root rot. Generally, water it again after the soil has become dry. The cultivation soil is best kept slightly moist to the touch, avoiding both excessive dryness and water accumulation. When watering, pour the water into the potting soil, do not sprinkle from top to bottom, because water droplets that fall to the base of the leaves are difficult to evaporate and will easily cause rot over time.

II. Interval Frequency

It is best not to fix the watering interval, as changes in weather also affect watering frequency. Usually, in regions with stable climate, you can water more on sunny days and less on cloudy days. During the plum rain season, rain protection is needed, and the potted plant must not be exposed to rain. After the Start of Winter, the weather becomes very cold, so the interval can be longer, watering once a week is enough. In spring and autumn, watering is usually once a day, or once every other day.

II. How to Water When Grown on a Balcony

A balcony has fairly good ventilation, so the watering amount can be a bit more than indoors, and you should also pay attention to increasing the humidity of the growing environment. The moisture of the surface soil and the deeper soil in the pot should be the same, because on a balcony with wind, it is very likely that the surface soil is dry while the deeper layer has not yet dried; watering in this situation easily causes root rot. Before watering, you can insert a chopstick into the soil, wait a few minutes and then take it out; only water if it is dry.