What to do when Clivia miniata's flower spike is stuck?
In detail for netizens, explaining the related knowledge of the herbaceous flower Clivia miniata, what to do when Clivia miniata's flower spike is stuck? If there are any mistakes, please correct them!
Stuck, also known as "neck pinch flower" in Northeast China. It refers to the flower spike being stuck between the leaf gaps and unable to come out. There are various reasons for Clivia miniata's flower spike getting stuck, mainly as follows:
1. Improper temperature - The suitable growing temperature for Clivia miniata is between 15°C and 25°C. Below 15°C, the plant grows poorly. Especially before the scape appears, if the temperature is not above 15°C, it is difficult for the flower spike to emerge. Before Clivia miniata blooms, one should often observe whether there are bulges on the bulb of the pot plant. Once found, it indicates a possible arrow shooting, and the temperature should be adjusted in time to facilitate the emergence of the flower spike.
2. Insufficient temperature difference - Clivia miniata prefers a large temperature difference between day and night. If the temperature difference is small, it is difficult to shoot the scape. After the flower bud differentiation and before the arrow shooting, the temperature should be controlled at about 10°C, which makes it easier to shoot arrows, otherwise, the stuck phenomenon will occur.
3. Insufficient fertilization - Another reason for getting stuck is insufficient fertilization. In autumn, when the plant is in the reproductive growth stage, the demand for fertilizer increases. If the fertility is insufficient at this time, it may affect the shooting of the scape. After Clivia miniata is cultivated for 3 years, it needs to increase the frequency of fertilization in autumn. It is best to apply liquid fertilizer with a high phosphorus content and alternate between nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers. If necessary, additional 0.2% phosphorus potassium fertilizer can be applied to promote flower bud formation and early blooming.
4. Improper watering - When Clivia miniata is shooting arrows, insufficient water can also hinder the growth of the flower spike, leading to getting stuck. Generally, increase the amount of watering when shooting arrows, keeping the pot soil moist and not allowing it to dry out completely before watering again. Otherwise, the bulb and leaves will be affected by insufficient water, causing the physiological activities of the plant to be hindered and leading to stuck arrows, which affects blooming.
5. Excessive pressure on the bulb - When the plant enters the reproductive growth stage, one should pay attention to the changes in the bulb. If the bulb bulges and one side is enlarged, it indicates that the flower arrow is developing. At this time, fertilization should be stopped for 2 weeks, otherwise, it will cause the leaf sheath and bulb to become harder and the pressure to increase. If getting stuck is caused by excessive pressure on the bulb, a sharp knife can be used to cut the leaf sheath that is holding the arrow scape open by 1.5 centimeters to reduce the pressure of the base of the leaf sheath on the arrow scape and promote shooting.
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