Clivia won't bloom? Master these tips and it will flower smoothly

Clivia has a compact shape, thick glossy dark green leaves, elegant flowers and vivid colors, which is why it is so popular. But many gardening friends complain to me that their clivia has been grown for several years and has never once bloomed, which is so sad. In fact, getting it to bloom requires certain conditions. Let's take a look below at how to make clivia burst into bloom.

It needs enough leaves

Clivia leaves line up neatly in two rows, making it an absolute cure for obsessive-compulsive disorder. So when growing clivia, you must first grow the leaves well. Only with 12 or more leaves will it bloom. If there are fewer than 12 leaves, don't rush it into blooming; just focus on growing the leaves first.

Light

Clivia by nature dislikes direct strong light, but in winter the ultraviolet rays in sunlight are weaker and the hours of sunshine are shorter, so when growing it in winter you must give it plenty of light. Only then can clivia burst into bloom.

A suitable temperature difference

When growing clivia, giving it a suitable temperature difference can promote blooming. So a daytime temperature of around 25°C and a nighttime temperature of around 18°C is enough. This helps clivia accumulate nutrients, and blooming is no problem.

Fertilizing

Winter is the growing season for clivia, so at this time you must give it plenty of nutrients. When fertilizing, be sure to apply thin fertilizer frequently. You can apply some homemade bone meal, but when fertilizing, be sure to keep it away from the roots, otherwise it is easy to burn the plant's roots. With sufficient nutrients, it will soon grow vivid flowers.