Cultivation methods and matters needing attention for Clivia
As a classic indoor green plant with both ornamental value and feng shui meaning, the maintenance of Clivia requires scientific methods. This article systematically combs the complete maintenance system from environmental control to pest control, and helps you cultivate high-quality Clivia with bright leaves and straight flowers. Clivia growth environment regulation Temperature and light management The optimal growth temperature range for Clivia is 15-25℃. In summer, sunshade nets need to be used to reduce the leaf surface temperature, and in winter it is recommended to keep it above 10℃. Maintaining the temperature difference between day and night of 5-15℃ during flowering period can effectively promote the emergence of flower arrows. Full sunshine can be accepted in spring and autumn. Sunscreen cloth with 50% light-blocking rate is used in summer, and it is moved to the south sill to replenish light in winter. Humidity and ventilation requirements The fleshy root system allows Clivia to have an air humidity requirement of 60-70%, and the humidity can be maintained through tray hydroponics (placing a water tray on the bottom of the basin). Use an atomizing spray can for leaf humidification every 2 days, and pay attention to avoid the high temperature period at noon. Maintaining environmental ventilation can prevent disease, and it is recommended to open windows for 2-3 hours every day. The key points of water and fertilizer management for Clivia are scientific. The watering method adopts the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". When the bamboo stick is inserted into the soil for 3 cm and there is no wet mark, water is poured thoroughly. 5-7 days per time in spring and autumn, 3-5 days per time in summer (combined with morning and evening spray), and 10-15 days per time in winter. Use tap water that has been precipitated for 24 hours, and the water temperature should be consistent with room temperature. The precise fertilization plan applies leaf viewing plant nutrient solution diluted 2000 times every 15 days during the growth period (March to October), and changes to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer (potassium dihydrogen phosphate 1:1500) during the budding period. Stop fertilization during winter dormancy. Add bone meal (50g/pot) as base fertilizer when changing pots every year, and wipe the leaves with beer diluent (1:10) every month. The recommended formula for optimizing the matrix formula of Clivia substrate and pot changing skills is: 40% legus soil +20% pine needle soil +15% perlite +10% volcanic rock +10% charcoal particles +5% decomposed peanut shells. Add 20g of carbendazim to each cubic meter for disinfection, and control the pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Operation specifications for pot changing. Cultivation methods and matters needing attention for Clivia
The best pot change period is March to April. The operating process: stop water for 7 days → remove the pot and prune roots (keep 1/3 of the soil) → soak in potassium permanganate for 20 minutes → dry in the shade for 24 hours → add 3cm ceramite to a new pot → fill the pot until 1/3 of the pot height → implant the plant → fill the soil and compact → slow the seedling for 15 days. Solutions to common problems: Emergency treatment of arrow pinching, take immediate measures when an arrow pinching occurs: ① Black plastic bag shade treatment for 3 days ② Increase the temperature difference between day and night to 10℃ ③ Topdressing on potassium dihydrogen phosphate. At the same time, check whether it is caused by hardening of basin soil, and loosen the soil if necessary. Rescue measures for rotten roots are found immediately: ① Remove the rotten tissue ② soak in carbendazin for 1 hour ③ Re-promote the roots with water moss root method. After the rescue, it was planted with plain soil (river sand: vermiculite =1:1), and fertilizer was prohibited within 2 months.
By systematically mastering the three core skills of temperature and light control, precise water and fertilizer, and scientific pot change, and cooperating with timely problem handling, high-quality clivia with neat plant types and blooming year after year can be cultivated. It is recommended to carry out directional maintenance of the leaves every quarter (rotating the flowerpot to ensure uniform light reception) so that each sword leaf presents perfect luster.