What to Do When a Clivia miniata箭 Sticks
Let me tell you about how to deal with a Clivia miniata arrow sticking and the reasons and solutions for this situation. Next, the editor of the website will introduce it to the netizens.
For新手 friends who are raising Clivia miniata, this situation of the arrow sticking may be a bit unfamiliar. This article will explain in detail what the phenomenon of a Clivia miniata arrow sticking is, as well as the reasons and solutions.
What Does It Mean When a Clivia miniata Arrow Sticks?
Sticking refers to the condition where the arrow shaft cannot be pulled out when the Clivia miniata is shooting, gets stuck between the leaves, and cannot grow upwards or downwards.
What Causes the Clivia miniata Arrow to Stick?
One, Inappropriate Temperature
This is the main reason for the arrow sticking in Clivia miniata. When the plant is shooting, a sudden drop in temperature prevents the arrow shaft from being pulled out. Since it thrives in an environment of around 20°C, if the temperature drops below 15°C, its growth will be inhibited, leading to the possibility of sticking.
In this case, simply take measures to keep warm. Move the Clivia miniata to an environment of 18-20°C, tie the leaves on both sides with a string to provide some growth space for the arrow shaft, and place it in a dark place, which can also help the arrow shaft develop.
Two, Insufficient Watering
Clivia miniata is a moisture-loving plant. Although it originally grows in South Africa, its requirement for water is relatively high. If there is insufficient watering, and the potting soil is dry for a long time, this will prevent the plant from getting the water it needs to grow, leading to the phenomenon of sticking.
Upon discovering sticking, immediately water the Clivia miniata and water frequently, but not too much each time, keeping the potting soil moist. If it's too damp or waterlogged, it will also affect the plant's development and may even cause root rot.
Three, Lack of Fertilizer
Clivia miniata requires a large amount of nutrients during its growth, especially during the bud formation and flowering stages, when it has a high demand for phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. If the nutrients are insufficient, it cannot pull out the arrow shaft, resulting in sticking.
What to Do When a Clivia miniata Arrow Sticks
In the growing period of Clivia miniata, sufficient nitrogen fertilizer should be applied to make its growth more lush. During the bud formation stage, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be top-dressed, while nitrogen fertilizers should be reduced, or it will affect the absorption of the former. Use monopotassium phosphate, which can be sprayed on the leaves for faster absorption.
Four, Root Rot
If the Clivia miniata is well cared for but still sticks, it may mean that there is too much water and fertilizer, as both waterlogging and excessive fertilizer can cause root damage, leading to rot. A plant with rotting roots has weakened water and nutrient absorption, which can naturally cause sticking.
Root rot not only causes the plant to stick, but if left unchecked, it can threaten its health and lead to plant death. In this case, immediately remove the plant from the pot, slightly loosen the soil, cut off the rotting roots with a sterilized pair of scissors, apply multi菌灵 disinfectant to the wound, prepare a new pot and soil, replant it, and place it in a shady place for care.
What to Do When a Clivia miniata Arrow Sticks
1. Increase Lighting
For Clivia miniata that sticks due to insufficient lighting, naturally, it is to place the Clivia miniata in a sunny environment for care. And it is important to note that the pot should be rotated every two to three days to prevent one side from being too dense and the other side from growing sparse.
2. Supplement Nutrients
When caring for Clivia miniata, it is important to supplement it with different fertilizers at different growth stages. After supplementing it with nitrogen-containing organic fertilizer, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should also be supplemented during its flowering stage because phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can effectively promote bud differentiation and give the Clivia miniata flower buds more strength to grow. However, it should be noted that we can start supplementing phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to Clivia miniata from the fourth year of care to effectively promote bud growth and prevent sticking.