Should Clivia Be Watered? Here's How to Tell

Listen to the sound: tap the pot lightly before watering; if it makes a rather dull sound, there is still water, so you can hold off watering for now. Check the moisture: stick your finger into the soil and feel whether it is damp; if not, it is time to water. Feel the weight: get a sense of the weight before and after watering; once you are familiar with it, just lift the pot lightly to judge.

1. Listen to the Sound

This is a method many flower growers use often. If you want to water it, tap the flower pot gently and listen carefully to the sound it makes. If the pot gives a dull sound, there is still water in the pot, so you do not need to water it yet. But if the sound is very crisp, you can go ahead and add water.

2. Check the Moisture

Before watering, feel the moisture of the soil with your own hand; insert your finger into the soil, and about 1/3 moisture is enough. If it feels moist, or has a certain dampness, there is no need to water. On the contrary, if it feels dry, that means the water in the soil has all evaporated, and you need to water as soon as possible.

3. Feel the Weight

This method is also fairly commonly used, but it is very suitable for experienced flower growers, because the weight of the flower pot is different before and after watering. After watering, you can feel its weight, and then feel it again when it is time to water; after doing this back and forth a few times, you will become familiar with it, and before watering you just need to weigh the flower pot in your hand.