A comprehensive explanation of how to grow Clivia Miniata to make it bloom and the complete knowledge of Clivia Miniata care, next, let's get to know together.
I. Clivia Miniata cultivation methods
1. Soil requirements
Fertile and loose neutral or slightly acidic humus soil is the most suitable seedbed for Clivia Miniata. Soil selection is the first key factor for Clivia Miniata, and here is a cultivation soil formula researched by flower experts: decomposed leaf soil (preferably oak leaf soil) 55%, river sand 15%, pine needles 15%, charcoal 10%, hemp seeds 5%.
2. Light requirements
Clivia Miniata prefers semi-shade. When growing Clivia Miniata indoors, it is necessary to manually adjust the impact of light on it. During the day, place the flower pot in a sunny location to make the Clivia Miniata look beautiful and have ornamental value. Or, to save some effort, change the direction of the sunny side of the leaves every week, so that Clivia Miniata can grow in a disorderly manner.
Because the leaves of Clivia Miniata are opposite, long-term exposure to light from one direction can cause uneven growth.
In this case, Clivia Miniata can be placed in the sunlight to supplement light at night.
3. Watering method
Clivia Miniata has a succulent root, which is aerobic and afraid of waterlogging. In addition, Clivia Miniata leaves have a wax layer, and the evaporation of water is low in winter due to low temperatures. Therefore, watering should not be excessive, only combine watering with fertilization to keep the potting soil moist.
The soil should not be too dry or too wet, and make sure to water thoroughly each time. After the bud appears, water more. Every 20 days or so, combine watering with applying a fermented soybean cake solution, light fishy water, and water chestnut water, etc., combining watering with fertilization.
When the room temperature is low, control watering to prevent the potting soil from being too wet, as excessive moisture can cause the plant to rot and die, but also avoid letting the potting soil become too dry.
4. Fertilization method
Clivia Miniata is usually fertilized in winter. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are more beneficial for the cultivation of Clivia Miniata. When top-dressing, apply less nitrogen fertilizer. Be sure to control the amount of fertilizer, otherwise it is easy to cause the tip of the Clivia Miniata leaves to show a symptoms similar to burning, especially in winter, if there are spots on the leaves and the roots turn yellow, it is due to excessive fertilization.
Three months before flowering, apply a liquid fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium to promote arrow shooting and flowering.
How to grow Clivia Miniata to make it bloom
5. Leaf care
Short, broad, thick, green, bright, and upright leaves are the characteristics of a healthy Clivia Miniata. In addition to providing reasonable fertilization and watering, it is essential to keep the leaf surface clean to improve photosynthetic efficiency.
First, regularly wash the leaves by spraying and rinsing with water at room temperature or wiping off the dust on the leaves; second, promptly spray fungicides to prevent leaf spot disease, leaf blight, and stem rot, ensuring the leaves remain green.
II. Clivia Miniata potting method
1. Preparation before potting
① Soil preparation
Prepare the following materials: decomposed leaf soil, pine needles, river sand, and charcoal, mix them in the ratio of 4:2:3:1, water the soil thoroughly 3-5 days in advance, and let it dry on the side for later use. You can add a small amount of base fertilizer to the soil.
② Pot preparation
Based on the size of your Clivia Miniata and the density of the roots, choose a slightly larger pot. If there is no change in the Clivia Miniata, there is no need to change to a larger pot, as using a large pot for a small plant is a common mistake in flower cultivation. Before using, soak the pot in water.