How to germinate Clivia seeds

1. Stratification

Clivia is a plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. They all have a certain dormancy period. The seeds contain abscisic acid which inhibits germination. The abscisic acid in the seeds can be slowly reduced through stratification. Prepare a lot of sand, mix the seeds with the sand, and then water to keep the soil moist. When spring comes, take out the seeds and sow them, and they will germinate.

2. Soak

Soak the seeds in sodium phosphate before soaking. After 20 minutes, wash the seeds and prepare for soaking. This can promote the speed of seed cell division and differentiation, making it germinate quickly. Before germination, you can dry it in the sun and soak it in warm water at 40℃ for 24 hours. After the seeds absorb enough water, shrink and become shiny, they are cultivated in the soil.

3. Add sawdust

During the germination process, the seeds need sufficient oxygen to complete their growth, so during the germination process, you can put some sawdust at the bottom of the pot to help the seeds breathe and prevent them from growing too slowly.