How to care for and fertilize Clivia miniata and what kind of fertilizer is good
An introduction to the care and fertilization of Clivia miniata, as well as the simplest fertilization methods, will be covered comprehensively in the following article.
Many people are raising Clivia miniata, but to keep it healthy and blooming every year requires some skills, among which fertilizer is the most critical. If you fertilize randomly, it will only become more and more damaged. Only by mastering the right fertilization can you ensure that it produces enough leaves that are broad and large when it is growing, and more flowers when it blooms. Today, we will introduce fertilizers suitable for it. If you want to raise it well, you must choose wisely, as the application method varies at different stages.
1. Bone Meal
Recently, many people have been talking about bone meal, which can make Clivia miniata bloom larger and more vibrant. This is true because the main component of bone meal is calcium, which helps the plant's leaves and roots become stronger, resulting in larger and more colorful flowers with a longer blooming period. Therefore, you can use bone meal to care for Clivia miniata, but it must be used at the right time. It is recommended to start using bone meal in autumn. You can seal the bone meal powder in a container and ferment it for two months. When the liquid turns completely black, you can water it directly. You can start fermenting in the summer and start watering in the autumn, which will help it quickly differentiate flower buds and make the roots and plant stronger.
However, bone meal is a fertilizer high in trace elements and should not be used frequently. Generally, it should be watered once every two months. You can also sprinkle some bone meal powder two centimeters deep around the edge of the pot, cover it with soil, and it will slowly ferment and release nutrients into the soil, ensuring a longer blooming period. It should only be used in autumn and winter. If you want better blooming, you can use it, especially if the seedlings are small or weak.
2. Oil Crop Seeds
Many oil crop seeds, such as sesame, peanuts, and soybeans, can be used as fertilizers. Their application method is also very simple. Boil and dry them, crush them, seal them in a container, and after fermenting for one or two months, water them directly onto Clivia miniata. You can also fry and crush soybeans or peanuts and sprinkle them around the edge of the pot, cover them with soil, and this will also supplement nutrients for Clivia miniata. However, remember that oil crop seeds are high in nitrogen, so they should be used during the growing season, such as after flowering in spring and during the early autumn leaf growth stage.
How to care for and fertilize Clivia miniata and what kind of fertilizer is good
3. Water-Soluble Fertilizer
The most commonly used fertilizer for growing flowers is water-soluble fertilizer, such as chemical fertilizers and some flowering fertilizers like "Flower More" and compound fertilizers. The unique feature of water-soluble fertilizers is that they can be quickly absorbed when watered directly, without the need for fermentation. This is the most commonly used type of fertilizer for Clivia miniata. If you want to use bone meal or oil crop seeds, they need to be fermented or buried directly in the soil, which releases nutrients more slowly. Water-soluble fertilizers should be applied regularly, about two to three times a month during the growing season of Clivia miniata. You should choose fertilizers that promote growth, such as "Flower More" No. 10.
It has a high nitrogen content, allowing it to grow new leaves quickly. With sufficient light and water, and proper fertilization, it can grow thick leaves and strong roots. In autumn, if you want Clivia miniata to quickly differentiate flower buds, you should use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as monopotassium phosphate, directly diluted in water at a concentration of 1:1000, and watered every seven to ten days. With adequate light and water, it can quickly differentiate flower buds and produce flower spikes. However, remember that Clivia miniata must have at least 12 leaves to bloom. If you want to force blooming, this is a prerequisite.
This is the type of fertilizer we need to use to care for Clivia miniata. These three types of fertilizers are very suitable for Clivia miniata. Bone meal and oil crop seeds are common in households, and you can save large bones, soak them in water to remove salt, dry them, grind them into powder, and use them as organic fertilizers for watering or burial in the soil. There are many fertilizers for growing flowers, and there's no need to buy a pile of them for Clivia miniata. By following the advice provided by Xiaoqi and making reasonable choices, your Clivia miniata will thrive and bloom beautifully.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to care for and fertilize Clivia miniata and the simplest fertilization methods. Have you understood?