What to Do If Clivia Miniata Refuses to Bloom
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What to Do If Clivia Miniata Refuses to Bloom
Many people keep Clivia Miniata, and some can make it bloom 1-2 times a year, while others can't even get it to bloom once a year. What could be the reason? Clivia Miniata needs to reach the blooming age, which is when it has 12 or more leaves on both sides. Normally, it blooms in winter. If well cared for, its roots will be very developed, and it will also bloom once in spring.
Many people keep Clivia Miniata, and some can make it bloom 1-2 times a year, while others can't even get it to bloom once a year. What could be the reason?
Reasons for Clivia Miniata Not Blooming
Clivia Miniata needs to reach the blooming age, which is when it has 12 or more leaves on both sides. Normally, it blooms in winter. If well cared for, its roots will be very developed, and it will also bloom once in spring, similar to my plant that initially grew a flower spike and later another one in the center, with both growing simultaneously.
Some Clivia Miniata plants grow one flower spike, which makes it easier to grow another one, resulting in two blooming periods. The interval between the two flower spikes is relatively long, so you might think it bloomed twice. Of course, if you have a large pot, it might bloom 3-4 times because each plant can bloom, but the timing of the flower spikes is different, leading to multiple blooms in a year.
Clivia Miniata usually blooms once a year. Generally, in autumn, the flowers begin to differentiate, and in winter, the flower spikes grow slowly. After they emerge, they bloom in winter or spring. When spring comes and the temperature gradually rises, the flower spikes grow taller and open directly. My Clivia Miniata with yellow flowers has grown a flower spike that is not yet finished blooming, so I will wait for it to finish.
What to Do If Clivia Miniata's Flower Spike is Stuck
It's simple. Move it to a dark place, water it thoroughly, and the flower spike will bloom immediately. Remember to keep it shaded and avoid direct sunlight. The reason for the stuck flower spike is poor root development or due to late watering and fertilizing. The newly grown flower spike is short, and its flower stalk has not opened. It will grow taller on its own, and if the flower stalk opens, move it to a dark place.
Fertilizing Clivia Miniata
I usually sprinkle some slow-release fertilizer on the surface of the potting soil, which won't cause problems even in summer because the nutrient release of slow-release fertilizer is weak. Then, I regularly water it with Huaduo No.2, which is high in phosphorus and does not lack other elements.
Watering it at this time does not affect its growth. It not only provides it with plenty of phosphorus but also helps it quickly elongate the flower spike and bloom directly, thus extending the blooming period.
The above are some small tips for dealing with Clivia Miniata that refuses to bloom, hoping to bring you help in your daily life!