What should be done if the leaves of Clivia Miniata are slanted?
The editor provides netizens with solutions for growing Clivia Miniata at home. What should be done if the leaves of Clivia Miniata are slanted? Let's introduce it next.
Research shows that the side of Clivia Miniata facing the sun has less auxin, resulting in slower leaf growth; the side shaded from light has more auxin, leading to faster leaf growth, and the stem and leaves always bend towards the slower-growing side. Therefore, improper management during cultivation can easily cause a "crooked leaf" phenomenon in Clivia Miniata, which will directly affect its ornamental value. So, how to prevent and correct it?
Firstly, regularly adjust the direction of the pot placement. The pot of Clivia Miniata should be rotated 180 degrees regularly. The rotation period during the vigorous growing season is about 7 days, and about 10 days during the slow-growing season.
Secondly, for Clivia Miniata plants with uneven leaves, mechanical shaping and light shaping methods can be used to treat them.
1. Mechanical shaping: One method is to use small clips to hold the slanted leaf together with the adjacent leaf in the correct position (note that soft paper should be padded at the clamped position to prevent leaf damage), and after a period of time, the slanted leaf can basically return to the correct position. Another method is to bend two bamboo sticks of the same length and thickness into an arch shape, then insert them along the sides of the Clivia Miniata's fan-shaped leaves into the edge of the pot, forming a clamping force. If the force is insufficient, a thin string can be tied between the two bamboo sticks.
It should be noted that mechanical shaping can easily cause leaf breakage or damage, so extra care should be taken during operation.
2. Light shaping: Cut non-transparent cigarette tin foil (other non-transparent thick paper can also be used) into a length and width roughly the same as the leaf, then fold it in half lengthwise, wrap half of the leaf pulled斜 by the sun with the foil, and use transparent tape to stick the foil on both sides of the leaf. After 10 to 15 days, the slanted leaf will be corrected. This method does not damage the leaves and is simple and practical.
It should be noted that when the central line of the corrected leaf is roughly aligned with the other leaves, the wrapped tin foil should be removed in time, otherwise, an excessive correction phenomenon will occur.
The detailed explanation of what to do if the leaves of Clivia Miniata are slanted, as introduced above, hopes to bring you help in green plant management!