How to care for and water Clivia Miniata
This article provides knowledge about the care and watering methods of Clivia Miniata, as well as the techniques for transplanting and repotting, and will introduce these topics to everyone.
How does Clivia Miniata indicate it needs watering?
Clivia Miniata has thick leaves and elegant blooms, making it very suitable for indoor care. However, many people are confused about when to water their Clivia Miniata and what a lack of water looks like. Actually, it's easy to judge by these points.
First, lift the pot
After watering your Clivia Miniata at home thoroughly, lift the pot to feel its weight. When the pot feels very light, it means it is lacking water and needs to be watered thoroughly. Of course, this requires regular observation of the pot's moisture level and its weight under different drying conditions. This method of estimating water needs by weight requires long-term care to fully understand the trick, which is not suitable for beginners.
Second, tap the pot
Clivia Miniata is usually planted in a pot with good breathability, such as a terra cotta pot. After watering, the sound when tapping the pot is relatively dull, indicating that it has been watered thoroughly. If the pot is short of water and tapped, the sound inside is relatively crisp, signaling the need for watering. This method also requires long-term care and exploration to master, and is not suitable for beginners.
Third, insert a bamboo skewer
You can insert a bamboo skewer or chopstick at the edge of the Clivia Miniata pot and check it when considering watering. If it is too moist, there's no need to water; if the skewer or chopstick is very dry, it indicates a lack of water. This method is intuitive and simple, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Mastering this method ensures that Clivia Miniata will not rot due to excessive watering even after ten years of care. However, when inserting the skewer, be sure to do it at the edge of the pot, never in the center, to avoid damaging the roots.
Watering Clivia Miniata is particularly crucial. If not mastered, excessive watering can easily cause root rot. These methods help to grasp the key to watering Clivia Miniata. Water the plant only when the soil is almost dry, as most of its new roots are at the bottom of the pot. When the soil is almost dry, the bottom roots can still maintain some moisture. If watering is not thorough, the new roots at the bottom often lack water and can easily become shriveled and retract, leading to root rot over time.
The above is a complete introduction to the care and watering methods of Clivia Miniata and the techniques for transplanting and repotting, for everyone's learning and understanding!