When is the best time to fertilize Clivia? Detailed explanation of fertilizing time and methods
Clivia, just like its name suggests, is like a modest gentleman, and it is especially lovable as it grows. Whether it is blooming or not, it is a very good ornamental plant, and many people like to keep a pot of it. Its leaves are emerald green and its flowers bloom in clusters, which makes it lovable. However, when growing Clivia, you will also encounter many unsatisfactory things. For example, yellowing Clivia leaves are quite common...
Clivia has a dignified plant shape, neatly arranged leaves, and glossy dark green leaf color. It has long been said that its flowers are even better than its leaves, and it is a type of flower that people very much like to grow. So do you know how to select Clivia? Now let's take a look at the tips for selecting Clivia with the editor. In evaluating whether a Clivia variety is good or bad, its leaves account for a large proportion. So what characteristics do the leaves of top-grade Clivia have? 1. The leaves of top-grade Clivia should be short and wide, with a length between 9 cm and 12 cm, and a length-to-width ratio within 4:1. Some varieties can reach 2:1, or even 1:1, such as Henglan.
Clivia, just hearing its name makes it very likable. A few days ago, I went to a flower market and bought one. Everyone says that spring and autumn are the times to repot Clivia and change the soil, and also a key period for fertilizing. Today the editor will introduce Clivia fertilizing techniques to everyone.
Every year in autumn and the following spring are the times to repot Clivia and change the soil. In this season, Clivia is precisely transitioning from the weak period in summer or winter to the vigorous period in autumn or spring. Before changing the soil, prepare the soil, then mix in a certain amount of base fertilizer (such as hemp seeds, castor seeds, bone meal, etc.) as bottom fertilizer. If the root system is poor, there is no need to add bottom fertilizer, so as not to harm the flower.
Generally, applying liquid fertilizer in spring, autumn, and winter is good, but it must be moderate. If the concentration is too high, it is easy to burn the roots. Bean cake fertilizer water is generally at a ratio of 1:30. Under the premise that the bottom fertilizer is light, liquid fertilizer can often be used with water, that is, as long as you water, bring in light liquid fertilizer with the water. After entering the dog days, in principle, no fertilizer should be applied. The reason is very simple: because the summer temperature is too high, topdressing will cause the leaves of Clivia to grow excessively, and because summer temperatures are high and ventilation is poor, topdressing fertilizer will cause the root system to rot.
Fertilizer and water complement each other, and neither can be missing. If fertilizer is applied properly but water cannot keep up, the fertilizer cannot produce its due effect. At the same time, light conditions, temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc. must also closely coordinate, so that good results can be achieved.
The "eight taboos" of fertilizing Clivia
1. Do not fertilize during the dormant period.
2. Do not apply unfermented raw fertilizer.
3. Do not apply concentrated fertilizer.
4. Do not fertilize newly planted Clivia.
5. Do not apply fertilizer into the core of the plant or onto the leaf surface.
6. Do not apply a single type of fertilizer.
7. Do not fertilize weak or diseased Clivia.
8. Do not fertilize during the flowering period.
Now everyone knows, right? Changing the soil and repotting Clivia are very particular. Everyone can visit bk.3456.tv/ to learn more information.