How to propagate Clivia and what to pay attention to

Clivia reproduction method

The main ways of propagating Clivia are sowing propagation, division propagation and cutting propagation. Clivia seeds can be propagated, and the natural way of propagating Clivia is sowing propagation. Generally speaking, cutting propagation is the fastest.

How to propagate Clivia in hydroponics

Clivia is generally propagated by sowing and division. After division, it can be cultivated directly in water. However, if you want to convert cultivated Clivia to hydroponics, it usually takes two years. Before converting to hydroponics, you must pay attention to clean up the yellow leaves and old or rotten roots.

Clivia breeding time

It is best to transplant Clivia between March and May each year, and flowering plants are best transplanted after flowering. It is necessary to add decomposed fertilizer to the soil as base fertilizer.

Clivia propagation method

Clivia division propagation

Division is a common method of propagation for Clivia, and the survival rate is generally very high. The best time is the warm spring in March, when Clivia grows relatively vigorously and division is easy to take root. Generally, the mother plant for division should be selected to be strong and healthy but young plantlets should be cut off. After potting, attention should be paid to keeping the environment cool before rooting.

Clivia cutting propagation

Cuttings are also one of the more commonly used propagation methods for Clivia, and a mother plant can obtain relatively more seedlings through cuttings, which is very cost-effective. When propagating Clivia by cuttings, pay attention to choosing healthy leaves. After cutting the leaves, be sure to dry them to avoid wound infection. After cutting, keep the surface of the soil slightly moist to promote rooting.

Clivia seed propagation

Clivia, like other plants, will bloom, bear fruit and leave seeds. Seed propagation is the most traditional method of reproduction for Clivia, with a relatively high survival rate, but it takes a long time. Sowing can be done when the ambient temperature is around 20 degrees. The principle of watering is to water thoroughly when the soil is dry. The soil used should be a mixture of sandy soil and garden soil, which is more breathable and can stimulate the seeds to take root and germinate.

Clivia leaf cutting propagation

To prepare the soil for Clivia leaf cuttings, the soil can be made by mixing half pine needles and general sand and gravel. Select healthy leaves and dig a few holes in the soil in advance, not too deep, and then insert the leaves. Since the leaves of Clivia are too long, you can insert the leaves behind and then place the outer leaves against the edge of the pot. After that, you need to water to keep the soil moist.

Things to note when breeding Clivia

Clivia is generally propagated by two methods: sowing and division. Germination is required before sowing. Soak the seeds in warm water at 30℃ for about 20 minutes, take them out and sow them in culture soil. Controlling the ambient temperature at 20-25℃ is conducive to germination. For division, the plant needs to be removed from the pot, the sub-plants need to be broken off from it, smear the wounds with charcoal, and then planted in pots.