How to propagate clivia? A detailed guide to the division propagation method

Clivia is a flower that many flower lovers are quite fond of. Generally, we obtain new clivia plants by buying them, but do you know how other people propagate their clivia?

At present, there are mainly two common clivia propagation methods, namely division propagation and seed propagation. Both of these propagation methods are very good ways to obtain new clivia plants. Today, Hua'er Gu is here to introduce division propagation to everyone. This is a very quick way to turn one pot of clivia into many pots.

Timing for division

For division propagation, we need to grasp the timing of division well. Generally, clivia that grows out from around the roots of the mother plant is not suitable for division propagation when it has just sprouted; you need to wait for a certain time before carrying out division. The best time for division is to wait at least until the small sprout has grown three leaves before dividing. Of course,

Tools for division

When dividing, you need to prepare some auxiliary tools and materials, mainly a disinfectant, a sharp utility knife, a new flower pot, and fertile potting soil. For the disinfectant, carbendazim, potassium permanganate solution, plant ash, and the like can all be used. We just need to choose whichever one is easy to obtain to disinfect the wound.

Handling the division

We need to take the plant to be separated out of the flower pot. At this point, with the help of a sharp utility knife, you can first dig away some of the surrounding soil, then use the utility knife to cut off the connection to the mother plant at the place where they are stuck together, and the division can be taken out. However, we suggest that you do not dig away the soil. We can use the utility knife to cut down in a square shape around the small sprout, cutting out a square plant with soil wrapped around its roots. Pull it out together with the soil; this way, the survival rate of the divided and transplanted plant is better. If the small sprout is close against the mother plant, we can cut the soil on three sides, severing the roots on three sides, then dig a pit in the soil on the side away from the mother plant outside the cut, and use your hand to press the small sprout outward from the gap between the mother plant and the small sprout, and it can be separated easily. The purpose of doing this is to prevent excessive damage to the mother plant, and at the same time to preserve more roots of the small sprout, which is beneficial for survival.

Disinfection

After we cut it out, apply disinfectant to the wound, and then place it in a shady place to let the wound air-dry. If you use the method of cutting it out together with the soil, we can use plant ash to disinfect, and we can incidentally bring some plant ash along as nutrients, which can promote root growth after transplanting.

Repotting

After the wound has dried, we can plant it in a pot together with the soil. We prepare a pot of fertile, loose soil with good drainage and good air permeability and plant it well. Then water it thoroughly and place it in a shady place to grow.

Later care

Generally, small sprouts with soil will adapt to the environment quickly. If they are without soil, it usually takes about 2 weeks to adapt. After the first thorough watering, we should not water frequently afterward. As long as the soil is still slightly moist, we must not water. The new roots have not grown yet, and too much watering can easily cause root rot. Wait until the soil has dried out completely before watering again.