Learn to grow Clivia like this, and it will grow like crazy and bloom continuously

Clivia has emerald-green leaves and beautiful flowers. Many people love growing Clivia, but it is not easy to grow well. Let's take a look below at how to water Clivia and how to deal with a stuck flower scape.

How to water Clivia:

1. Water according to the soil:

(1). Clivia has fleshy roots that can store water. Clivia grown in loose soil is generally watered once every 3~5 days.

(2). In heavy, sticky soil, moisture does not evaporate well and water easily accumulates, so Clivia grown in this way is watered once every 1~2 weeks.

(3). Water Clivia following the principle of "water when dry, stop when wet." Observe the moisture condition of the soil, and after the top 2~3cm of soil is completely dry, water thoroughly, keeping the soil in a moist state.

2. Water according to the season:

(1). Spring is the peak growing season and flowering season for Clivia. It can be watered once a day, best at 8~9 a.m. When the room temperature and water temperature are similar, it benefits the plant.

(2). In summer, with high temperatures, water evaporates quickly. Use a spray bottle to mist the plant and the surrounding area, best at 6~7 p.m., so it will not evaporate immediately. For 1~2-year-old seedlings, water once a day. For 3-year-old or mature Clivia, water once every 2 days.

(3). In autumn, it enters another period of vigorous growth. Water at 9~10 a.m., once every other day; in the damp autumn-rain season, water once every 2~3 days; keep the potting soil moist.

(4). In winter, it is in a dormant state and does not need much water, so water once a week. Follow "water when dry, stop when wet," that is, when the upper layer of potting soil is completely dry, then water thoroughly. If the indoor temperature is high and the air is dry, appropriately increase the amount of watering.

What to do if Clivia's flower scape is stuck?

If the Clivia flower scape cannot emerge, the flowers cannot fully show themselves, and this easily causes the flower center to wither and rot. Let's take a look at how to deal with it.

(1). Place the Clivia in a dark place, keep the temperature at 18~20°C, then use soft string to tie the leaves apart. After 3~5 days, the flower scape can successfully emerge.

(2). Use diluted beer to water the Clivia, which is very helpful for the scape emerging.

(3). Use the temperature difference between day and night to help the flower scape emerge. In summer, before the Clivia's scape emerges, place it in an air-conditioned room, or put it outdoors at night and move it back indoors during the day.