How to fertilize Clivia Miniata
Here is an introduction to the knowledge of Clivia Miniata cultivation for netizens, including how to fertilize Clivia Miniata. Next, the editor will introduce it to everyone.
Clivia Miniata is a type of flower that likes fertilizer. Fertilizer is crucial for its growth, and it is best to choose organic fertilizer. Every autumn and the following spring are the times for repotting Clivia Miniata. During this season, Clivia Miniata transitions from the weakness of summer or winter to the vigor of autumn or spring. Before repotting, the soil should be prepared and mixed with a certain amount of base fertilizer (such as flaxseed, castor seed, bone meal, etc.) as a bottom dressing. If the root system is poor, there is no need to add bottom dressing to avoid damaging the flowers.
It is generally good to apply liquid fertilizer in spring, autumn, and winter, but it should be moderate, as excessive concentration can burn the roots. The general ratio for soybean cake fertilizer water is 1:30. With a light base dressing, liquid fertilizer can be used frequently with water, meaning that with each watering, a light liquid fertilizer is introduced. After the beginning of summer, it is generally not advisable to apply any fertilizer. The reason is simple: due to the high temperatures in summer, top dressing can cause the leaves of Clivia Miniata to grow excessively, and high summer temperatures combined with poor ventilation can lead to root rot.
Fertilizer and water complement each other and are indispensable. Proper application of fertilizer, but without sufficient water, will not achieve the intended effect. Meanwhile, lighting conditions, temperature, humidity, and ventilation also need to be closely coordinated to achieve good results.
Although Clivia Miniata likes fertilizer, too much or too little fertilizer will affect its growth and flowering. Excessive fertilization can cause new leaves to turn yellow and severe cases can lead to root rot. Insufficient fertilization results in narrow, thin, and pale leaves, small flowers, and lack of color. Properly fertilized Clivia Miniata has sturdy, green leaves, good luster, wide and thick leaves, and large, colorful flowers.
When fertilizing Clivia Miniata, it is advisable to use a method of applying thin fertilizer frequently, avoiding thick and raw fertilizers. Spring is the peak growing season for Clivia Miniata, with high nutrient requirements. In addition to applying base fertilizer when repotting, a thin fertilizer with a nitrogenous base should be applied every 10 days or so during the growing period to promote branch and leaf growth. In summer, when the weather is hot, it is generally not advisable to fertilize to avoid root rot. In autumn, a thin fertilizer with a phosphorus base should be applied every 7-10 days to promote arrow formation and large, colorful flowers. The fertilizers used can include well-fermented thin cake fertilizers or crushed and buried oilseed crops such as roasted castor seed and sesame.
Clivia Miniata likes fertilizer but should not be over-fertilized, as this can affect its growth and flowering. The principles of fertilizing Clivia Miniata should include the following aspects:
1. Spring is the peak growing season for Clivia Miniata, requiring a lot of nutrients. In addition to applying base fertilizer (detailed in point 9), a thin fertilizer with a nitrogenous base should be applied every 10 days or so to promote lush growth of branches and leaves.
2. In summer, when the temperature is above 25 degrees, it is not advisable to fertilize to avoid root rot. If the temperature can be lowered to below 25 degrees, a very thin liquid fertilizer can be applied every 15-20 days to promote growth and shorten the dormant period.
3. In autumn, due to cool weather, a thin liquid fertilizer with a phosphorus base should be applied every 7-10 days. Well-fermented thin cake fertilizers or other cake fertilizers can be buried in the soil to promote arrow formation and large, colorful flowers.
4. Only by fertilizing properly will Clivia Miniata have sturdy, green leaves, good luster, wide and thick leaves, and large, bright flowers. Excessive fertilization can cause new leaves to turn yellow, and in severe cases, root rot. Insufficient fertilization results in narrow, thin, and pale leaves, small flowers, and lack of color.
5. There are many reasons for Clivia Miniata not flowering, the most important of which is a lack of nutrition. As plants that have bloomed consume a lot of nutrients, the nutrients in the potting soil are quite deficient. Without sufficient fertilization or new potting soil, it is difficult to bloom, and even if it does, the flowers will be small, pale, and of low ornamental value.
6. Sometimes, Clivia Miniata may exhibit a "dwarfing" phenomenon. To prevent this, for Clivia Miniata that has been grown for three years, it is necessary to increase the frequency of fertilization and use fertilizers with a higher phosphorus content in autumn. When the arrow shoot appears, a 0.3% solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate should be sprayed on the leaves to promote rapid arrow growth and early flowering.
7. Fertilizers with a higher potassium content (such as wood ash and charcoal) can be mixed in a small amount during the spring and autumn soil replacement.
8. Trace elements (such as炉渣, sand, and eggshells) can be added when mixing soil.
9. Base fertilizer has a long-lasting effect. During the spring and autumn soil replacement, cooked or roasted seeds such as flaxseed, rapeseed, sunflower seed, and castor seed can be added as solid fertilizers. The method is to first place a layer of soil, then a layer of raw material, followed by another layer of soil, and then plant the flowers on top. Be sure not to let the raw material come into direct contact with the roots, as it can burn them. Oil crops with shells should not be shelled to prevent root burn.
As the saying goes, "A plant's growth depends on fertilizer," and Clivia Miniata is no exception. As a plant with many roots and leaves, Clivia Miniata requires abundant nutrients during growth and flowering. If fertilizer is lacking, the leaves will turn yellow, lose luster, become narrow and thin, and the flowers will be small. Therefore, applying various fertilizers in a timely manner is an important condition for growing Clivia Miniata well.
Common fertilizers include:
1. Solid fertilizers
Various oilseed crops, cakes, hoof, and bone meal are all solid fertilizers. Examples include flaxseed, castor seed, peanut, sunflower seed, pine seed, soybean, and sesame.
2. Liquid fertilizers
Various fermented cakes, blood, and fermented fish water are all liquid fertilizers. Examples include fermented soybean, soy cake, sesame residue, hoof, and fish.
There are many raw materials and methods for preparing fertilizers. Here are two simple methods: one is mixed composting, where raw materials containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are composted together. The other is separate composting, where raw materials containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are composted separately, and the mixture is prepared according to the plant's age and nutritional needs.
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