The Clivia I keep at home is dying. This is how I can save it.

Clivia

This is how to treat rotten roots of Clivia

If Clivia is frozen or has root rot, its leaves will dry up and fall off. However, flower lovers should not think that a Clivia that has lost all its leaves is dead and then throw it away. In fact, it can still be saved!

Step 1

Remove all dry and rotten leaves.

(Author: You, my wife, betrayed me, Source: Clivia Bar)

Step 2

Remove the plant from the pot and check its condition. As long as areas 1 and 2 as shown in the picture below are not dried up and rotten, it can be saved.

(Source: Yuhuagu Flower Network)

Step 3

Use a sterilized knife to remove all rotten parts.

(Author: The way to cheat, Source: Clivia Bar)

Step 4

Soak the clean bulbs in potassium permanganate solution for half an hour, and after disinfection, place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

(Author: The way to cheat, Source: Clivia Bar)

Step 5

Dip the bulb in some rooting powder and place it in loose soil to promote rooting.

(Author: 5651851 Source: Clivia Bar)

Step 6

Place the flowerpot in a cool and ventilated place. The soil in the pot should not be too wet, just slightly moist. It will take about a month for the soil to take root again.

If properly maintained, flower lovers may be able to grow clusters of plants.

(Author: Nuclear New Power Source: Clivia Bar)

How to save a Clivia with a rotten heart?

The heart rot of Clivia is mainly caused by improper watering, that is, water splashes between the leaves during watering, and the water fails to evaporate in time, resulting in heart rot.

(Author: slywr Source: Sina Blog)

Step 1

If the heart rot is not very serious, you can just cut off the head.

(Author: Exiled Youth 1 Source: Clivia Bar)

Step 2

Apply some wood ash to the cut to disinfect it and wait for it to grow again.

(Author: Shanshi Source: Lao Cui Clivia Forum)

Notice

If the heart rot of the Clivia is severe, you can refer to the steps for dealing with root rot.