When is the best time to change the soil for Clivia?

When is the best time to change the soil for Clivia

According to their physiological characteristics of liking warmth and coolness.

The climate in winter and summer is too cold or too hot, and the plants enter a dormant state. If you adopt the maintenance management of changing the soil at this time , the new roots will not grow and the plants will not be able to adapt to the pot. It is recommended not to choose to change the soil in winter and summer.

The climate is relatively cool in spring and autumn, and the plants enter a state of growth or flowering. At this time, the soil should be changed for maintenance, so that new roots can grow easily, which is conducive to the later acclimatization.

Among them, flower pots are better before the autumn flowering season, because it is conducive to the plant entering the flowering state, and at the same time cut off the old and rotten roots produced during the winter and summer dormancy.

Therefore, the best seasons to change the soil for Clivia are spring and autumn. In spring, especially after the flowering period of Clivia, Clivia has consumed a lot of nutrients. Timely soil changes are beneficial for timely replenishment of nutrients and make necessary preparations for the upcoming hot summer.

In addition, it is best to repot every 1 to 2 years. Repotting too frequently can easily cause the plant to wither.

How to change the pot and soil of Clivia

①First, remove the water from the basin

   After 1-2 years of planting, the soil of Clivia is in a compacted and sticky state. If the soil is not dewatered before removing the pot, the healthy tissue of the root will be damaged.

Therefore, it is recommended to dewater the plant before removing it from the pot, usually about 7 days in advance, to promote the soil to become dry and loose. Before removing the roots, it is recommended to pat the surrounding areas of the pot with the palm of your hand to loosen the soil naturally and reduce the risk of strain.

② Next, prune the roots and dry them

   The roots of the Clivia have already fallen out, and you need to shake off all the soil, use scissors to trim the old and rotten roots, and disinfect them with a diluted liquid of Benomyl.

Because the roots of Clivia are fleshy, they will absorb some water during disinfection. They need to be placed in a cool place to dry until they become soft before being planted in the soil.

③Finally plant in soil

   When you see that the roots of the Clivia have become soft, it proves that the moisture inside has been evaporated and it can be planted in the soil.

Because the gentleman likes slightly acidic soil, it is recommended to use a mixture of leaf mold and river sand for planting, which is conducive to root growth.