When does clivia shoot arrows?
Clivia, with thick and green leaves, always blooms in an amazing flower appearance when it blooms. As a classic potted plant for winter flowering, the arrow extraction stage directly affects the shape and flowering quality of the flower arrow. Mastering the arrow drawing time rules and maintenance skills of Clivia can allow this "gentleman in flowers" to show a more perfect growth state. Clivia extraction time pattern Natural extraction golden period Under normal maintenance conditions, Clivia mostly completes the extraction process from November to January of the following year. Due to heating factors in the northern region, flower arrow germination is generally concentrated in mid-to-late December. In the natural environment in the south, some plants may delay the completion of arrow extraction until February and March, which is closely related to temperature fluctuations and light intensity. Three stages of the arrow extraction process. The complete arrow extraction cycle is divided into three characteristic stages: base expansion (7-10 days) → stem elongation (15-20 days) → bud differentiation (10-15 days). By observing the convex changes in the gaps between leaf sheaths, the specific time node when the plant enters the arrow extraction period can be accurately judged. Promote arrow maintenance techniques. Light regulation method uses phased shading treatment: move the plants into a completely dark environment from 14 to 16 o'clock every day, and maintain the ambient temperature at 18-28℃. Scattered light irradiation is resumed after 7 days. This method can accelerate the flower bud differentiation process and promote the flower stems to be drawn out in advance. The temperature difference stimulation method immerses the flower pot in warm water at 35-40℃ for 3 minutes during the day, and then removes it, and moves it to a ventilated place at 10-15℃ at night. By creating a temperature difference between day and night above 15℃, the physiological activity of plants can be stimulated. In most cases, obvious signs of arrow pumping can be seen within 5-7 days. The nutritional supplement program uses a diluted beer solution (1:5 to drink ratio) for root irrigation, which contains amino acids and trace elements that promote flower stem development. Combined with foliar spraying of 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate, the two-pronged approach can make the flower arrow stronger and upright. Precautions for management during the extraction period Keep the substrate moist but no water accumulation, and control the air humidity at 60%-70%. When the height of the flower stem reaches 15cm, it is necessary to rotate the flowerpot 180° every 3 days to prevent the crown from deviating. If there is an arrow pinching phenomenon, you can take the method of putting black bags and applying more potassium fertilizer urgently.
By accurately grasping the arrow drawing rules of Clivia and implementing scientific maintenance, we can not only ensure that elegant flower styles are viewed as scheduled every year, but also extend the viewing life of individual plants. When tall and straight flower arrows are proudly drawn out of the green leaves, it is the best feedback to the grower's careful maintenance.