Clivia cultivation methods and management

Nowadays, many families habitually plant some flowers and plants at home for the sake of beauty and air purification. Clivia is a popular plant and is quite popular. It has an elegant posture and rich colors, which can bring people a happy mood. It is widely used in interior decoration. Let’s talk about the cultivation and management of Clivia.

1. Soil

Clivia likes fertile, breathable, well-drained soil. It can be mixed with leaf mold, river sand, stove ash, etc. You can also add some fried and crushed castor seeds , sesame seeds and other oil seeds as fertilizer . The soil should be slightly acidic, with a pH of around 6.5.

2. Lighting

Clivia is a semi-shade and semi-sun plant. It cannot tolerate strong light or darkness. It is best placed on an east, west or north-facing balcony to avoid direct sunlight. In the summer, you should use a shade net or tree shade, and in the winter, you should get more sun exposure, but also pay attention to shade.

3. Temperature

Clivia likes a cool environment, the most suitable temperature is 18-22℃. Pay attention to cooling and ventilation in summer, and keep warm in winter. Clivia will enter a dormant period when the temperature is below 5℃, and stop growing and flowering, so it is best not to drop below 10℃ in winter.

4. Moisture

Clivia has well-developed fleshy roots that can store water, so do not water it too much or too frequently. Wait until the surface of the soil in the pot is dry before watering. When watering, avoid watering the leaves to avoid causing diseases. In summer, you can spray appropriately to increase the humidity, and in winter, water less.

5. Fertilizer

Clivia likes fertilizer, but you cannot apply too much or too concentrated fertilizer, otherwise it will cause the leaves to deform or burn. Generally, quick-acting compound fertilizer with a mixture of 1:1:1 nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is applied once every half a month in spring and autumn, and stop fertilizing or apply less fertilizer in winter and summer. You can also use dilute cake fertilizer water, eggshell powder, bran ash and other organic fertilizers .

6. Pruning

The old and diseased leaves of Clivia will affect the beauty and health of the plant and need to be removed in time. At the same time, clean up fallen leaves and flowers to prevent the growth of pathogens. If you want the Clivia to grow more and bigger flowers, you can cut off some of the new leaves before they grow.

7. Reproduction

Clivia is generally propagated by division. In the season when Clivia is growing vigorously, the plant can be divided into several smaller parts. Each part needs to have roots and stems, and then transplanted into new soil. This will ensure that the new plants will grow as quickly as possible and have good vitality.

That’s it