Can I apply compound fertilizer to Clivia?
As a popular indoor ornamental plant, Clivia's leaf maintenance and nutrition management often confuse flower friends. As a common nutrient supplement method, compound fertilizers can not only provide balanced nutrition but also hide operational risks in the maintenance of Clivia. Mastering the correct fertilization method and dose control will be the key to cultivating oily sword leaves. Correctly grasp the key points of compound fertilizers and the selection principle of nutrient ratio selection. It is the most prudent to choose a balanced compound fertilizer with a ratio of 15-15-15. Phosphorus can promote the development of leaf cuticle, while potassium can enhance stress resistance. Granular slow-release fertilizers are more suitable for family maintenance than water-soluble fertilizers, and the sustained release period can reach 3 months. Safe application operation specifications Fertilizer grains should be buried in a ring more than 5 cm away from the false bulb to avoid direct contact with fleshy roots. First-time users suggest halving the dosage to observe the plant's reaction, and immediately stop fertilizing when found that the leaf tips are brown. Scientific calculation of fertilization amount and accurate dose conversion method. It is advisable to put 5-8 grains in a 20-cm diameter pot each time, which is about 0.3-0.5 grams. Kitchen electronic scales can be used for accurate weighing, especially for seedlings, which should be controlled within 3 seeds. The water-soluble fertilizer needs to be diluted to 800- 1,000 times the liquid, which is equivalent to 1 gram of fertilizer mixed with 800ml of water. Dynamically adjust fertilization strategy: Supplement fertilizer every 20 days during the spring and autumn growth seasons, and completely stop fertilization during high summer and low winter periods. If there are symptoms of fertilizer deficiency such as thinning of new leaves and yellowing of leaf color, temporary increase can be applied but no more than 30% of the standard amount. Avoid common operating misunderstandings. Maintenance points after fertilization are prohibited for watering within 48 hours after application, and moisten after the fertilizer is initially decomposed. Direct light needs to be avoided. It is recommended to place it in a scattered light environment for maintenance for 3-5 days to prevent excessive transpiration from causing fertilizer damage. During special periods of management, compound fertilizers should be stopped for 60 days before and after flowering, and phosphorus and potassium foliar fertilizers should be switched to. Newly changed plants need to go through a 2-month pot serving period before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing immediately after pruning roots and changing pots will cause root ulceration.
Through scientific ratio and precise control, compound fertilizers can fully help the growth of Clivia. The key is to understand the core principle of "applying thin fertilizer frequently" and combine it with the dynamic adjustment plan of plant status. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record the time and amount of each fertilization, gradually master the personalized fertilization rhythm, and cultivate high-quality clivia with clear veins and thick leaves.