What should I do if Clivia is watered too much
As a popular indoor ornamental plant, Clivia often suffers from excessive watering or yellowing of leaves due to improper maintenance. Aiming at these two typical symptoms and combining the experience of horticulture experts, this paper systematically explains scientific disposal plans and daily maintenance points. 1. First Aid Guidelines for Overwatering Clivia 1.1 Emergency dehydration treatment Strengthen ventilation immediately after water is found, and use circulating fans to accelerate air flow. It is recommended to maintain air convection for 6-8 hours a day, spread 2 cm of thick river sand on the surface of the substrate, absorb excess water through the siphon principle, and remove the wet sand in time after 2 hours. 1.2 During the root restoration process, severe water accumulation needs to be removed from the basin: ① Gently pat the basin wall to loosen soil balls ② rinse the roots with running water ③ Trim the black and rotten roots ④ Soak in potassium permanganate solution for 20 minutes ④ Dry the roots in the shade for 6 hours ④ Replace the newly prepared substrate (Leus soil: pine needles: river sand =5:3:2) 1.3 Maintain after re-planting, and maintain the substrate in a slightly moist state. Spray 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution every 5 days for the first 3 weeks to maintain the environmental humidity of 60%-70%, avoid direct sunlight. 2. Diagnosis and improvement measures of leaf yellowing 2.1 Analysis of environmental factors. Yellowing between veins is often caused by lack of light, which leads to hindered chlorophyll synthesis. It is recommended to receive scattered light for 3-4 hours a day. If the leaf margins are scorched and withered, they are burned by strong light and need to be shaded in time. 2.2 Nutritional imbalance shows yellowing of new leaves accompanied by growth stagnation, indicating iron deficiency. You can irrigate 1000 times ferrous sulfate every month. The yellowing and shedding of old leaves is mostly due to insufficient nitrogen fertilizer. It is recommended to apply slow-release fertilizers in spring and autumn. 2.3 Pathological characteristics identify the presence of water-stained spots in leaves. Be vigilant against soft rot. Immediately isolate the diseased plants and irrigate the roots with 4000 times streptomycin solution. Red-brown spots on the back of the leaves are mostly caused by red spiders. You can spray matrine with 800 times solution for 3 consecutive times.
Scientific maintenance of Clivia requires grasping the "three control" principles: control water (keep the substrate moist but not wet), control light (20,000 - 30,000 Lux scattered light), and control fertilizer (apply thin fertilizer every month during the growth period). Regularly rotating flowerpots to ensure symmetrical growth of leaves, and replacing pottery pots with good air permeability every spring. Systematic management can effectively prevent the problem of yellow leaf rot roots, allowing Clivia to maintain a straight and elegant ornamental form.