What to do if Clivia grows slowly

Bad flower pots

When growing Clivia, you first need to choose a good flowerpot for it. A suitable flowerpot can meet the growth needs of Clivia.

However, many flower lovers ignore this problem when growing flowers. You may choose to use large pots to plant Clivia seedlings at the beginning, which is very unfavorable for the growth of Clivia. After all, Clivia seedlings still need small pots. If they are in large pots, it is difficult to control the amount of watering and fertilizing.

Nutritional insufficiency

Adequate nutrients are the driving force for Clivia's growth. If the nutrition is not enough when growing Clivia, the growth of Clivia will be very slow.

When growing Clivia, water and fertilizer are essential for its growth. If you find that your Clivia is growing very slowly, you can replace the culture soil. The base fertilizer should be sufficient, and topdressing is also required frequently. Watering must also meet the needs of growth, and water at the right time and in the right amount.

Bad roots

Roots are the key to plant growth. Only with a healthy and strong root system can plants grow quickly and well. When growing Clivia, if it grows slowly, it may be that the root system is not very good.

There is a problem with the roots of Clivia, it may be root rot. There are many reasons for root rot. Once discovered, timely measures need to be taken to reduce the harm of root rot.

Maybe seedlings

When cultivating Clivia, some seedlings may be sown. If this is the case, in the first few years of the growth of Clivia, it will focus on growing roots and not leaves. At this time, although the Clivia grows slowly, it is indeed normal.

The emergence of dead seedlings

When growing Clivia, measures need to be taken, usually using white wine to water it.

After the Qingming Festival or before late autumn, you can water the Clivia with some white wine. Be careful not to splash it onto the plant when watering. In this way, after a few days, the dead Clivia seedlings can recover and grow again.