How to raise Clivia
Known as the "Gentleman among Flowers", Clivia is deeply loved by flower friends for its tall and straight leaf orders and gorgeous flowers. However, in order to grow high-quality clivia with bright leaves and blooming every year, we need to master scientific and systematic maintenance methods. This article will analyze maintenance secrets from eight core dimensions and help you easily create the visual focus of your family flower landscape. 1. Four elements of foundation maintenance 1. Nutrient soil and high-quality substrate are the foundation for the healthy growth of Clivia. Two golden ratio schemes are recommended: ① The combination of 70% humus soil +30% river sand has good fertility retention;② Peat soil 2: pine needle soil 2: Perlite 1: Mix decomposed peanut shells 1 to ensure ventilation of the roots. Note that new soil needs to be disinfected with carbendazim, or choose commercial special Clivia culture soil. 2. Intelligent light adjustment adopts the strategy of "shading in three seasons and drying in one season": from April to September, it needs to be placed on the north-facing window sill and use sunshade nets to filter 60% of the light; from October to March of the following year, full sunshine can be accepted, and more than 4 hours of direct light can be guaranteed every day., helps flower bud differentiation. 3. Temperature and humidity are accurately controlled to maintain the ideal temperature zone of 18-22℃. If the temperature exceeds 28℃ in summer, it is necessary to start cooling in three steps: ① Start the circulating fan;② Spray leaves in the morning and evening;③ Humidify the basin bottom pad. The flowering period can be prolonged by maintaining 10-15℃ in winter, and the air humidity is recommended to be controlled at 60%-75%. 4. Intelligent watering system development exclusive watering calendar: spring and autumn 5 days/time (500ml/plant), summer 3 days/time (300ml), winter 10 days/time (200ml). Fingertip detection method was adopted, which was to insert index finger into soil for 2cm without moisture to replenish water, and to enhance permeability with ceramsite pavement. 2. Advanced maintenance skills 1. Fertilization cycle management builds a dual-track system of "base fertilizer + topdressing": 200g of bone meal per pot is buried in spring, and a water-soluble fertilizer of 15-15 -15-15 nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (diluted 1000 times) is applied every half month during the growth period. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (800 times) is used to spray the back of the leaves during the bud pregnancy period. 2. How to raise Clivia
Implement the "three-three pot changing method": plants under three years old are changed every year, and plants over three years old are changed every two years. The best operation period is around the vernal equinox/autumnal equinox. The stepped basin changing method is used, increasing the basin diameter by 3-5cm each time, and retaining 1/3 of the soil protective soil. 3. The pest and disease control system establishes a preventive killing mechanism: spray the leaves with garlic extract (1:50) every month, and immediately use alcohol cotton swabs to physically remove scale insects when discovered. Spray 800 times of mancozeb in the early stage of leaf spot disease, and cooperate with yellow boards to trap adult pests. 3. Special problem handling plan 1. The "dark growth-promoting method" is implemented for the first-aid measures for pinching arrows: when the arrows are lower than the leaves, put them in a black plastic bag for 5-7 days, coordinate with the temperature difference of 10℃ day and night (25 ℃ during the day/15℃ at night), and use special arrow promoter treatment if necessary. 2. A three-level Incident Response Service has been established for the rescue process of rotten roots: mildly rotten roots (<30%) are irrigated with carbendazim; moderately rotten roots (30-50%) need to be repaired and replaced with soil; severely (>50%) use hydroponics rejuvenation method, and transfer to soil culture after new roots grow to 3 cm. 3. The key to winter maintenance implements "three control management": temperature control (≥12℃ at night), water control (extending watering interval by 50%), fertilizer control (stopping nitrogen and increasing phosphorus), and using a supplementary light system to maintain 6 hours of light per day. Ensure the normal development of flower buds.
After mastering these systematic maintenance techniques, you will find that maintaining Clivia is not difficult. It is important to establish a regular maintenance rhythm and adjust management strategies in a timely manner by observing plant conditions. It is recommended to take growth record photos every quarter, establish exclusive maintenance files, and gradually form a cultivation system suitable for your own environment.