How to cultivate and manage Clivia Miniata
Today's sharing: an introduction to the cultivation and management of Clivia Miniata and the complete cultivation techniques of green plants and flowers, let's learn about it together.
Clivia Miniata has high ornamental value and a very unique appearance, making it very suitable for keeping at home. However, most people do not know how to take care of it. In fact, as long as it is carefully maintained, it will not die, and following the cultivation methods and precautions of Clivia Miniata can make it grow more luxuriantly, and it can even bloom.
【One, How to care for Clivia Miniata】
In daily life, people often keep various plants at home, and Clivia Miniata, as a highly ornamental plant, is no exception. However, most beginners do not know what to do during the cultivation process, which leads to the quick death of Clivia Miniata. This phenomenon is actually quite common. The main reason is overwatering. Therefore, it is best not to water it frequently during the maintenance process.
Clivia Miniata does not need to be watered every day, so watering it once every four or five days is not a problem. There is no need to worry about it drying out, as its succulent roots can store some water. Generally speaking, Clivia Miniata in the flower market is cultivated in very loose soil like pine needles. Of course, the most scientific watering method is to water when the soil is dry and wet.
【Two, Clivia Miniata cultivation methods】
<1. Soil selection>
The most important factor in the growth of Clivia Miniata is soil. Good soil is essential for robust growth because poor soil quality can affect the normal growth of Clivia Miniata. It is best to choose soil rich in humus, very fertile, and with good breathability and water permeability, which is suitable for the root respiration of Clivia Miniata.
<2. Light requirements>
The most suitable lighting conditions for Clivia Miniata are semi-shade and semi-sun. Build a shade shelter for Clivia Miniata, preferably with a perforated shading material that can block sunlight while also providing it with sunlight. Additionally, if there are shade from trees or grape arbors, placing Clivia Miniata under the shade of trees or grape arbors would be perfect.
<3. Maintain constant temperature>
If you want to grow Clivia Miniata well, the temperature must be strictly controlled because too high or too low temperatures can cause it to die. Therefore, 15-25℃ is the most suitable temperature. However, in the summer when the weather is hot, a shade shelter should be built or placed under the shade of trees, otherwise the leaves will become long and narrow, affecting the ornamental value.
<4. Fertilization management>
Clivia Miniata likes fertilizer, but excessive fertilization can cause root rot. During the growing period, apply a thin liquid fertilizer once every 15 days, preferably with fermented cake fertilizer. January is the period when the flower spikes emerge, during which 2-3 times of liquid fertilizer with a high phosphorus content should be applied to promote flowering and bright colors. In the hot summer season, Clivia Miniata stops growing, and fertilization should be stopped.
<5. Regularly clean the leaf surface>