Causes and Solutions for Wrinkled Leaves on Clivia

1. Variety

Some varieties of this plant are very prone to developing wrinkles; this phenomenon cannot be avoided, but we can alleviate it by not adding fertilizer.

2. Going through the "rebellious phase"

This type has relatively wide leaves. When it has grown for three or four years, because the base of the leaf is relatively narrow and small while the leaf blade has gradually grown wider, at this point the leaf will show signs of wrinkling because it is constrained by the narrow base of the leaf, and this is quite normal. We just need to wait; as it develops, the leaves that grow after it has grown for four years will be smooth.

3. Improper water temperature

This plant is relatively sensitive to the temperature of the water used for watering. Generally, the cause of the wrinkling is that the water temperature is too low when watering, and the leaves wrinkle because they suddenly receive a shock. However, this situation generally appears on newly grown leaves. We can solve this problem by leaving the water outdoors to sit so that the water temperature comes close to the ambient temperature.

4. Too much fertilizer

If it is a fertilizer with a particularly high nitrogen content, applying it can easily cause abnormal leaf growth and produce wrinkles. So this plant prefers more frequent fertilizing, but at a lower concentration.