How to grow Clivia to make it bloom? What are the signs of Clivia blooming?

1. How to grow flowers

1. Change the soil in time: Clivia generally needs to change the soil every two years. One reason is that long-term watering and fertilization causes the soil to become compacted, affecting the respiration of the roots and the penetration of water. The second reason is that the soil fertility has weakened and cannot provide nutrients for the plants. Therefore, it is necessary to change the soil in spring and autumn. The new soil is mainly leaf mold, combined with river sand and compost, which can ensure the growth of the plants. In addition to the above reasons, if you water too much and the roots begin to rot, you also need to change the soil in time. At the same time, you need to prune the roots of the plant and spray it with carbendazim for disinfection.

2. Change the pot regularly: If you want Clivia to bloom, it needs to receive sufficient light. Since it is a light-loving plant, if the light is uneven, the plant will grow unevenly and become too tall, which will also affect flowering. Therefore, in order to allow it to receive better light, it is necessary to rotate the pot regularly. For example, if you place the leaves in an east-west direction at the beginning, after half a month, you can turn them 180° to allow the other side to receive light, so that the plant can grow evenly.

3. Appropriate fertilization: Clivia needs a certain amount of fertilizer to grow, but at the same time, not too much fertilizer, otherwise it will damage the roots of the plant. In addition to adding an appropriate amount of basal fertilizer when repotting, topdressing should also be applied appropriately during the plant's growth period. Generally, fish meal, bone meal or cake fertilizer are used. When applying fertilizer, dig a 2-3 cm deep hole on the soil surface and bury the fertilizer in it. Generally, apply it once a month.

2. Omens of Flowering

1. Sufficient number of leaves: Clivia usually grows leaves first and then blooms. The leaves must grow to 12 pieces. Generally, it takes 4 years to grow to 12 leaves.

2. Pull out the flower arrow: The flowers of Clivia grow at the top of the flower arrow, so the flower arrow must be pulled out before blooming. Seeing the flower arrow means it is about to bloom.