Cultivation methods and matters needing attention for Clivia
The elegant Clivia is widely loved for its tall and straight leaves and gorgeous flowers, but if you want to grow high-quality plants with shiny leaves and blooming every year, you need to master scientific maintenance skills. This article will systematically analyze the complete knowledge system of family maintenance from environmental control to four-season management. It is recommended to adopt the "alternating dry and wet method" for the four elements of water management in the core maintenance of Clivia: insert a bamboo stick into 2/3 of the basin soil, and pour thoroughly with water when pulling out the soil. In winter, choose sunny days and noon watering, and in summer, change it to morning and evening. High-quality pine needle soil can increase water permeability by 20%. Temperature control techniques Maintain the optimal growth temperature of 15-25℃, and turn on the circulation fan + spray cooling system when it exceeds 30℃ in summer. During the winter heating period, a humidifier needs to be used to maintain 40% air humidity. Lighting configuration plan In spring and autumn, we receive sunlight before 9 a.m., and use gauze curtains with a shading rate of 50%. Rotate the flowerpot 180° every half of the month to keep the plant type symmetrical, and the difference in light received by the leaves does not exceed 200lux. Nutrient supply strategy students use N-P-K=15-15-15 slow-release fertilizer for a long time, and switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in the first two months of flowering. Combined with root irrigation with EM bacterial solution once a month, the nutrient absorption rate can be increased by 30%. Points for advanced maintenance precautions for flowering management: Maintain a temperature difference of 8 ° C between day and night during the budding period, and use cotton thread to bind and fix the flower arrows when they are drawn. "False arrows" that appear in summer should be removed immediately to avoid consuming more than 15% of plant nutrients. Pest and pest control regularly wipe leaves with garlic extract to prevent scale insects. When leaf spot disease is found, local disinfection should be carried out promptly with 75% alcohol and root irrigation should be carried out with carbendazim. Systematic maintenance effect display Through three years of follow-up observation, it was found that scientifically managed Clivia added an average of 4-6 leaves per year, and the flowering rate increased to more than 85%. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record temperature and humidity changes and growth responses, and gradually form a personalized maintenance plan.