When to divide the Clivia Miniata
You may not be familiar with the content of Clivia Miniata propagation in the field of flower breeding. When to divide Clivia Miniata, please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Clivia Miniata propagation can not only be done by sowing but also by division. When Clivia Miniata enters the mature stage, it can grow new buds. By pinching off the new buds, they can be cultivated into new plants. However, many flower enthusiasts do not know when to divide Clivia Miniata. Generally, when the buds grow to 6-7 leaves, the basal buds and lateral buds of the stem can be treated for division.
The best time to divide Clivia Miniata is in spring and autumn, coinciding with the changing of potting soil. This is because the temperature is relatively low during this season, making it less likely for the division wounds to get infected or rot. As for the interfoliar buds, they must wait until the leaves on the side of the bud naturally fall off to expose the entire bud before considering treatment. At this point, the buds are usually quite large.
Methods of division: The method can be either cutting the bud or pinching the bud by hand. Cutting the bud is mostly used for basal buds, where the connecting part between the daughter plant and the mother plant is large, and it is difficult to take the bud with the root when pinching by hand. Using a knife to cut allows the new rootstock that needs to be taken together with the bud to be cut off, which can improve the survival rate of the buds. Hand pinching is often used for lateral buds or interfoliar buds, as both types of buds are on the outside of the stem. During the operation, one hand holds the pseudobulb of the mother plant, and the other hand pinches the base of the bud and gently pulls. Special attention must be paid to ensure that some roots are retained on the new plant for easy survival.
After pinching, it is essential to apply plant ash, charcoal powder, or purple medicine water to the wound for disinfection and then let it dry for 4-5 hours before repotting. Note that the nutrient soil near the wound should be mixed with some river sand, and the watering should not be too much, which helps the wound heal quickly and prevents rot.
The above provides a comprehensive introduction to when to divide Clivia Miniata, hoping to bring some relevant knowledge of green plants to green plant enthusiasts.