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How should curled leaves on a clivia be handled?

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How should curled leaves on a clivia be treated?

Curled leaves on a clivia are a very troublesome problem, so today I will share with you how curled clivia leaves should be treated.

The main reasons clivia leaves become curled are:

① Not long after division, the root system is damaged, and the leaves curl.

② The potting soil is too dry, and the water supply cannot satisfy the plant's growth needs, causing the leaves to curl.

③ The soil is poor, with bad aeration and poor drainage, causing poor growth and affecting the plant's absorption of water and nutrients.

Remedies: ① If the potting soil is too dry, pay attention to watering it in time. In spring and autumn, keep the potting soil slightly moist, but it should not be too wet, otherwise root rot easily occurs.

② If the leaf curling is caused by poor soil, then the soil should be replaced in time. Mix mountain soil with 1/5 sand or rice husk ash, stir evenly, and then plant it; the plant will return to normal growth.

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