What kind of flower pot is best for Clivia? Pot selection tips for growing it

Clivia is a fairly common ornamental flower, and many flower lovers keep a pot of Clivia at home. Do flower lovers know this? Follow the editor and take a look.

Types of flower pots

To choose the flower pot best suited for growing Clivia, we first need to understand what types of flower pots there are. Flower pots can roughly be divided into plastic pots, clay pots, and glazed pots.

Plastic pots

Plastic pots come in many colors such as white, green, and black. They are relatively lightweight, easy to move, and not easily broken. The holes at the bottom of the pot are relatively numerous, which helps with drainage. Some plastic pots come with a tray at the bottom, which can be used for display, but the tray should be removed during cultivation.

Clay pots

Clay pots have relatively good air permeability and are suitable for use as cultivation pots, but because they are fired at low temperatures, they are relatively fragile and very easily broken.

Glazed pots

Many glazed pots have artistic value and can be used as display pieces at exhibitions. Glazed pots can also be used to grow Clivia, but glazed pots are relatively expensive, and during cultivation and management they are very easily damaged, so after displaying Clivia in a glazed pot, it should be transplanted into a cultivation pot in time.

Flower pots suitable for growing Clivia

Because Clivia has fleshy roots, is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging, and is suitable for growing in loose soil with good water permeability and drainage, the flower pot chosen also needs to have relatively good water permeability and drainage. Based on this characteristic of Clivia, the editor suggests using clay pots to grow Clivia, and the appropriate clay pot should be selected according to the size of the Clivia. Be sure to avoid using a large pot for a small plant, a small pot for a large plant, or a deep pot for a seedling. If clay pots cannot be bought locally, plastic pots or porcelain pots can be used instead.