Clivia cultivation method, what fertilizer to use for Clivia

1. Breeding methods

1. Soil: Clivia is usually planted in soil with good air permeability and water permeability. Fertile soil is conducive to the growth of the plant. If conditions permit, you can prepare the nutrient soil yourself, generally using leaf mold, pine needles, river sand and base fertilizer, mixed in a ratio of 6:2:1:1. Among them, the leaf mold should be mostly broad-leaved leaf mold, and coniferous leaf mold should not be used. In the first year, the seedlings should be potted in a 3-inch pot, and in the second year, they should be potted in a 5-inch pot. After that, the pots should be changed every 1-2 years depending on the size of the plants.

2. Light: Clivia is very sensitive to light. It needs sunlight to grow, but it cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time. The stronger the light, the more colorful the flowers will be, but the flowering period will be shorter. If the light is weak, the color of the plant's flowers will be lighter. Generally, when the temperature is more suitable, the plant can receive 8 hours of light. In hot weather, two hours of sun a day is enough, and the scorching sun at noon should be avoided.

3. Temperature: Clivia is afraid of heat and cold. Neither high nor low temperatures are helpful for its growth. If the temperature exceeds 30℃ in summer, cooling is needed. Large-scale farming generally uses sheds to provide shade to cool down, while domestic farming can be moved directly to a semi-shaded area to maintain good ventilation. At the same time, you can also sprinkle some water around. The evaporation of water can also absorb heat, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling.

4. Watering: Clivia has fleshy roots, which are organs with strong water storage capacity, so the demand for water is not very high. However, if there is insufficient water during its growth period, the plant will be damaged, resulting in the inability to sprout new leaves and the old leaves will burn. Usually water the potting soil when it is half dry. Pay attention to controlling the amount of water to keep the potting soil slightly moist, not too wet, and certainly not allow water to accumulate.

2. Fertilizer selection

Clivia needs nutrients to grow, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer properly. The fertilizer selected will be different depending on the different nutrients to be supplemented. The first is the base fertilizer, which is usually added when repotting. It is mostly made of manure, compost, green manure and bean cake fertilizer. Secondly, top dressing is needed during the growing period. Solid fertilizers can be cake fertilizer, fish meal and bone meal, and liquid fertilizers are generally decomposed organic fertilizers mixed with water. If you want to apply quick-acting fertilizer, you can use urea, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and superphosphate.