How to grow Clivia in winter

Fertilization

Winter is the growing season for Clivia, which requires more nutrients, so it is important to apply winter fertilizer well. Before moving indoors, apply cooked soybeans, roasted sesame seeds or compound fertilizer. Move the plant indoors and apply fertilizer every 15 to 20 days. You can use liquid soaked in animal manure to water the roots. In short, when applying fertilizer, we must adhere to the principle of "fertilize thoroughly and apply lightly" to avoid fertilizer damage.

Watering

Clivia has fleshy roots and is afraid of waterlogging; it has a waxy layer, so water does not evaporate easily. Therefore, do not water too much. In winter, the temperature is low and evaporation is slow, so water very little. Combine water and fertilizer, water after fertilizing, keep the soil in the pot moist, and avoid flooding with large amounts of water.

temperature

Clivia grows well in an environment of 15~25℃, stops growing at 10℃, and is damaged by frost at 0℃. Therefore, insulation measures must be taken in winter to prevent plants from frostbite. After the arrows emerge, the temperature should be maintained at 18℃. If the temperature is too high, the leaves will become thin, the flowers will be small, and the flowering period will be short. If the temperature is below 18℃, the flower stems will be shorter and the flowers will bloom early, affecting the viewing experience.

illumination

Clivia likes scattered light, which is just right in winter. When winter comes, move the flower pots indoors where there is plenty of light. Especially before flowering, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light to facilitate bud formation. After flowering, cool down appropriately and maintain ventilation to help extend the flowering period.