Common pests of Clivia

Common pests of Clivia

The most common insect pests of Clivia are scale insects and earthworms.

Scale insects

Scale insects mainly gather in the tender buds of leaves, secreting pathogens while sucking juice, causing the stems and leaves to gradually turn black and the leaves to wither. Scale insects have a strong reproductive capacity and can produce multiple generations a year. One adult can reproduce hundreds of insects. If timely prevention and control measures are not taken, plant death is inevitable.

Prevention and treatment methods

Prevention of scale insects should be the main focus. Pay more attention to observing the plants at ordinary times, and deal with insect pests as soon as possible if they are found.

When the disease occurs, it can be treated with a combination of manual and drug treatments. When small insects appear on the leaves, scrape them off directly or remove them with a thin bamboo stick. If a large number of insects appear, you can spray them with 2-methoate emulsion or oxydemeton-methyl emulsion. Usually, 1 to 2 sprays can kill them.

earthworm

When flower lovers see earthworms being classified as pests, they can’t help but be surprised. Yes, you read that right, earthworms are pests of Clivia. When Clivia is a seedling, its fleshy roots are relatively delicate. If there are earthworms in the pot, they will drill around everywhere, injuring the young roots, affecting the Clivia's absorption of nutrients and easily causing root rot.

Prevention and treatment methods

Normally, earthworms do not grow naturally in the soil. However, you need to observe frequently. If round soil particles appear on the surface of the potting soil, immediately water it with DDT emulsion mixed with water. If earthworms start to move after watering, remove them immediately. Repeat the above steps again after a week to eradicate it.