How to prepare Clivia soil (Clivia nutrient soil)

1. Main ingredients

1. Humus soil: Humus soil is a common nutrient soil. This soil contains a large amount of humus, which can provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of Clivia and is an ideal substrate choice. This kind of soil can be fermented by yourself, but the process is rather troublesome. Collect fallen leaves and weeds in autumn and winter, add an appropriate amount of animal manure, mix it with the soil, compact it and cover it with mud. Turn the pile again after half a year, so that it will be fully composted in the second year. You need to sift it before using it.

2. Leaf mold: Similar to humus soil, this kind of soil also contains a lot of nutrients and has good permeability. It is relatively loose and has strong drainage ability, making it very suitable as a culture soil for Clivia. In addition, it is relatively easy to obtain and can usually be found on the forest floor. Broadleaf leaf mold is mostly used. Coniferous leaf mold cannot be used alone, but can be used in combination.

3. Peat soil: Peat soil is a popular culture medium in recent years. It is not soil itself, but it plays a better role than soil. It is especially suitable for growing Clivia. It has a strong ability to retain water and fertilizer, and is also extremely breathable. In addition, it is rich in humic acid, which can promote wound healing and is very helpful for recovery after root pruning.

4. Ash slag: The residue left after burning coal. Its texture is very loose, so it has strong drainage and air permeability. In addition, it contains some trace elements that can promote the growth of Clivia roots and make it grow stronger. Moreover, it is obtained through high-temperature processing, so it is basically sterile. It needs to be sieved before use and large particles need to be removed.

5. River sand: River sand is also a commonly used substrate for cultivating Clivia. It mainly increases the drainage of the soil. In addition, it can inhibit the growth of mold and reduce the possibility of diseases caused by bacteria and fungi, which is essential for the healthy growth of plants.

2. Preparation method

A relatively simple formula is to use leaf mold and river sand, mixed in a ratio of 2:1. It can provide certain nutrients and also has good drainage capabilities. If you want to provide a better substrate, you can mix leaf mold, pine needles, river sand and base fertilizer in a ratio of 5:3:1:1.