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How does a clivia produce small seedlings? All the methods are here

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How does a clivia produce small seedlings

To keep a mature clivia producing small seedlings, you need to do a good job with care and management. Keeping the temperature between 15-30°C is more suitable, the light should not be too intense, grow it in half shade, and avoid strong direct sun. Water flexibly according to how dry or moist the soil is; do not let the potting soil dry out completely, and do not let water accumulate. Use foliar fertilizer, just 1-2 times a month during the growing season.

Methods for getting a clivia to produce small seedlings

1. Temperature and light

To keep the clivia producing small seedlings, maintain a suitable temperature, keeping it at around 15-30°C, and do not let it freeze. The light does not need to be too intense; mainly scattered light is enough, try to avoid direct sun and scorching at noon, and shade it when necessary.

2. Watering

Water flexibly according to how dry or moist the soil is. The potting soil must not dry out completely, and water must not accumulate. You can pinch the soil with your hand to check; if the ball you form falls apart at a touch, then it needs watering. When watering, you can use a spray to sprinkle the leaves, to clean the leaves and remove dust.

3. Fertilizing

You can apply a small amount of foliar fertilizer in the early stage of growth. Do not use concentrated fertilizer or raw fertilizer. Fertilizing is usually done after watering. But it does not need to be too frequent, and too much must not be applied. Generally, applying 1-2 times a month during the growing season is enough, just providing sufficient nutrients for the growth of the small seedlings.

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