What soil is best for growing clivia

Clivia is a plant that likes moisture, fertilizer, and slightly acidic conditions, so it needs to be grown in sandy soil with plenty of humus, high looseness, and a pH of 6.2-6.7. A mixed soil can be prepared for growing it: mix 70% humus soil, 20% river sand, and 10% cake fertilizer evenly and spread it in the pot, then cover the surface with small stones and moss. Be careful to fertilize appropriately and change the soil once a year.

1. Types

Clivia likes warm and semi-shaded places. Therefore, its requirements for soil are relatively high. Soil with high humus content and high looseness is necessary for its growth, so loose sandy soil is best. It likes a slightly acidic environment, so the soil pH is best chosen at 6.2-6.7.

2. Soil preparation

A mixed soil can be chosen for cultivation, selecting suitable soil according to different conditions. You can evenly mix 70% humus soil, 20% river sand, and 10% cake fertilizer; mix 80% peat soil and 20% river sand; or mix 70% pond mud and mountain soil with 30% crushed brick pieces and charcoal. On the soil surface, you can place some crushed stones or spread some moss.

3. Precautions

1. Clivia is a fertilizer-loving plant, but do not apply too much fertilizer, otherwise it will cause root rot;

2. Be careful to change the potting soil once a year, and when planting, just bury the fleshy rhizome into the soil.