How to Plant Clivia Seeds
This article introduces how to plant Clivia seeds and the knowledge of Clivia seed planting methods and timing in the field of flowers. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
Whenever talking about gardening, it's found that many flower enthusiasts are very fond of Clivia. Almost every flower enthusiast I know grows several pots of Clivia. Its long, straight leaves grow symmetrically and are very stylish. Moreover, Clivia has many varieties with bright and beautiful flowers, making it highly ornamental and beloved by many flower enthusiasts.
Clivia is not only beautiful but also has a strong ability to purify the air. Keeping it in the bedroom can also help improve family sleep. Clivia has the beautiful reputation of "leaves like gentlemen, flowers like orchids," symbolizing wealth, fortune, and safety. However, many flower enthusiasts have difficulty growing Clivia well. So today, let's share how to quickly grow a healthy Clivia pot. Let's take a look.
(I) Start Cultivating Clivia from "Seeds"
For convenience, many flower enthusiasts directly buy Clivia that has been growing for a few months from the flower market and take it home. However, they often end up killing the plant after several attempts. But if you want to cultivate Clivia well, it is recommended that enthusiasts start from seeds. Many people think that growing Clivia from seeds is difficult, but it's actually about using the right methods and timing.
1. Material Collection
Firstly, you need to cut the Clivia seeds from the mother plant, taking the lowest part of the winter flower spike. After cutting, hang it in a cool and well-ventilated place. Generally, the seeds can be剥离ed after about 15 days.
How to Plant Clivia Seeds
2. Seed Selection
If growing from seeds, the health and maturity of the seeds are very important. Therefore, it is necessary to select healthy and mature seeds from the剥离ed ones, which have obvious seed holes.
3. Cultivation
Clivia seeds usually need to be soaked first. Soaking the seeds in warm water at about 40 degrees can help soften the skin and endosperm quickly. It takes about 30 hours to soak the seeds. After soaking, remove and dry them. Then, use fine sand and sawdust for cultivation. Spread a layer of sawdust on the surface of the fine sand. Then, evenly spread the seeds on it and cover them with a thin layer of fine sand and sawdust. Spray water to keep it moist, maintain the temperature between 25-30 degrees, and usually, it will germinate in about 40 days. When the Clivia seedlings grow to about 4 cm, they can be transplanted into pots for care.
By following the above methods to cultivate Clivia, the survival rate of the seeds is very high. Flower enthusiasts who like Clivia can try this method. You can easily grow 80 pots in a year.
(II) Clivia Maintenance
Starting from the seedling stage, if Clivia is well cared for, it usually takes 3-4 years to bloom. Professional gardeners can make it bloom in 2 years. During the seedling stage, Clivia also needs to be placed in a well-lit and well-ventilated area. Fertilizing mainly with nitrogen can promote the growth of new leaves. Watering once every 10 days is usually sufficient. Be careful not to water the leaf heart or let it accumulate water. For daily maintenance, you can use a cloth dipped in 10% beer solution to wipe the leaves. This can make the Clivia leaves greener.
The above is a detailed introduction on how to plant Clivia seeds and the methods and timing of Clivia seed planting. I hope you will like it!