Precautions for transplanting Clivia, planting methods and maintenance techniques of potted Clivia

Clivia can be transplanted when the seedlings grow to 5-6 cm. At this time, the roots of the seedlings are not very long, but you need to be careful not to damage its roots during transplanting, otherwise it will increase the time for the seedlings to adapt to the new environment. It is best to choose a cloudy day to transplant, so that the seedlings can adapt to the new environment faster.

Key points for transplanting Clivia

1. Prepare the substrate

Before transplanting Clivia, you first need to prepare a suitable substrate. It is best to use a mixture of volcanic rock and peat soil. Such a substrate has better drainage and air permeability. In addition, you need to use fully decomposed sheep manure to increase the nutrient content of the substrate to ensure that the Clivia can grow well after planting.

2. Remove the pot

When removing the seedling from the pot, you need to gently pinch the base of the seedling, and then gradually pull it upwards. During the pulling process, you can gently dig up the soil around the base to avoid breaking its roots during the pulling process. After removing the seedling from the pot, clean the soil on the roots and place them in a carbendazim solution for disinfection.

3. Planting

Spread a layer of prepared substrate in the flowerpot, then hold the Clivia with your hand and put it into the pot. Slowly fill it with soil and gently lift the plant to straighten its roots. Finally, gently tap the edge of the pot so that the substrate in the pot can fully droop and fit the roots of the Clivia better.

Clivia transplanting management

After transplanting, Clivia needs to be watered once to help it take root. This will allow the soil and the roots of the Clivia to fit better and the survival rate will be higher. Then place it in a ventilated and shaded location for maintenance. After about 7-10 days of maintenance, you can gradually move it to a location with scattered light.