How to judge the dryness and moisture of the potting soil of a clivia

Accurately judging the dryness and moisture of the potting soil of a clivia is the prerequisite for deciding whether it should be watered. Judging the dryness and moisture of a clivia's potting soil can be summed up in one sentence: look, tap, and weigh.

1. Look

First look at whether the surface soil is dry or moist. If the surface soil is already dry, dig it open and see how thick the dry soil layer is; if it is only a thin layer, there is no need to water. If the dry soil layer has reached 1/4 to 1/3 of the potting soil, it indicates that the potting soil has begun to lack water or is already lacking water, and water should be added immediately.

2. Tap

You can lightly tap the wall of the pot with your hand or another hard object. If the sound is crisp, it indicates that the potting soil is already lacking water; if the sound is dull, it shows that the potting soil is not yet lacking water.

3. Weigh

Weigh the flower pot in your hand to judge its lightness or heaviness. If it is much lighter than when it had just been watered, it indicates that the potting soil is already lacking water and should be watered. After some time of practice, you will be able to master this method fairly accurately.