Should a Clivia be potted in a large or small pot? Teaching you the correct care method

Clivia (Clivia miniata) is a flower deeply loved by people in the north. Its leaves are upright and emerald green, and its flowers are elegant and gorgeous. Whether you are viewing the flowers, the leaves, or the fruit, it is all quite good. Flower lovers all know that the most important thing for a Clivia is growing its roots, and for the roots, what is very important is the potting soil. A netizen asked whether a large pot or a small pot is better for a Clivia. Today Xiaoye will talk about choosing a flower pot for a Clivia.

Choosing the size

The size of a Clivia's flower pot should be chosen according to the size of the Clivia plant and the number of roots, just like a person's shoes - it is best when they fit. If the flower pot is too large and the plant is small, watering and fertilizing are both hard to control. Once too much water is given, the sun cannot penetrate through, drainage is relatively slow, the soil is hard to dry out completely, and it is very easy to cause waterlogging in the potting soil, which then leads to rot of the Clivia's fleshy roots; if the flower pot is too small, there is not enough living space for the roots, they cannot spread out, which is not good for root growth; in addition, if the flower pot is too small there are not enough nutrients, and the leaves and roots will compete for water and nutrients. So a Clivia needs to be repotted into a pot one size larger every 1-2 years.

As for how large a pot to use for how large a plant, below are some data for reference, though the specific situation still needs to be analyzed specifically.

1-leaf small seedlings, plant 4—6 per 10 cm pot;

2—3-leaf small seedlings, plant 2—3 per 10 cm pot;

3—5-leaf large seedlings, plant 1 per 10 cm pot;

5—8-leaf large seedlings, plant 1 per 13 cm pot;

8—10-leaf large seedlings, plant 1 per 16—20 cm pot;

10—15-leaf mature plants, plant 1 per 20—23 cm pot;

15—20-leaf mature plants, plant 1 per 26 cm pot;

20—25-leaf mature plants, plant 1 per 33—40 cm pot.

Choosing the material

For planting Clivia, the first choice for a flower pot is generally a clay pot. Although clay pots are not as brightly colored, they are still simple and rustic, and they have good air permeability and are cheap. The second choice is a ceramic pot or a plastic pot. Try not to use a glazed porcelain pot just for looks. Porcelain pots are heavy and not breathable, and after watering it is very easy for the soil surface to appear dry while the lower layer of soil is still moist. Over time, the Clivia's fleshy roots rot very easily.

Care of the Clivia

A Clivia's fleshy roots rot easily, so watering should be done so that it is watered thoroughly only after drying out. Apply a dilute fertilizer 1-2 times a month. Xiaoye suggests using Ye Hong Shi Guang microbial inoculant, which promotes robust root growth, makes the leaves dark green and glossy, and can also promote flowering. Clivia is a relatively shade-tolerant plant and is suitable for care indoors, but attention should also be paid to increasing light. Long-term lack of light will cause the leaves to turn yellow and is not good for flowering.