How to propagate clivia by division? You'll get the method and steps at a glance

When a clivia reaches a certain stage, tiller shoots grow from the base of the mother plant. This is one way it reproduces. These tiller buds can be used for division and replanting. Clivia can be divided in either spring or autumn, usually in spring from April to May, when the tiller seedlings have grown four or five leaves, carried out together with repotting the mother plant.

When dividing, the potting soil should be neither sticky nor crumbly. First tap the side of the pot a few times to separate the soil from the pot, then grip the root crown between the index finger and middle finger of one hand with the palm flat against the soil surface; support the bottom of the pot with the other hand and turn the pot over to tip out the mother plant, taking care not to break the leaves or damage the fleshy roots. Then scrape away the soil around the root zone to expose the point where the young plant joins the mother plant, and separate the young plant by hand or with a knife. If the young plant already has its own roots, it can be potted up in moist growing medium and placed in a cool, shady spot; water thoroughly 2 days later, and after 1 week it can be cared for normally. For divided seedlings without roots, apply sulfur powder or charcoal powder to the wound to prevent infection and rot. Pot them in plain sandy soil, planting them a little deeper than rooted young plants to prevent them from falling over. After watering, cover them with a plastic cover or place them in a humid environment, and avoid direct sun exposure. The potting soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged, and the room temperature should be 20°C-25°C. In about 1 month new roots will grow, and then they can be planted in growing medium.

After separating the young plants, apply sulfur powder or charcoal powder to the wounds on the mother plant, clean up any rotten or broken roots, and plant it in the original pot or one size larger depending on its growth vigor. Division and transplanting can also be done in autumn between September and October, because this is the period when clivia is in its growth-sprouting stage, and dividing at this time benefits the growth and development of both the mother plant and the young plants.