When does a clivia need to be repotted
Article summary: This article shares the related experience of clivia potting and the precautions for repotting clivia. The editor of the site will introduce the information to netizens.
Autumn is a good season for repotting clivia. For clivia with compacted soil and no new leaves growing for a long time, it is best to change the potting soil at this time to allow the plant to resume vigorous growth.
Many clivia enthusiasts do not pay attention to some details when repotting clivia, simply changing the soil, which can result in a less effective repotting. To repot clivia, four key points should be followed to ensure more vigorous growth.
Control water before repotting
Repotting clivia with fleshy roots is prone to breaking the tender roots during the process, leading to bacterial infections at the wound site and eventual root rot.
Therefore, it is necessary to control the water for clivia before repotting, which means reducing watering to keep the potting soil dry. When the plant cannot absorb water, the roots will soften, making it less likely to damage the roots during repotting.
Clivia has a strong drought tolerance, storing a large amount of water in its thick stems and leaves. Short-term water deficiency is not a problem. Generally, stop watering five days before repotting and wait until the potting soil is completely dry before repotting.
Root treatment
Repotting clivia is not just about changing a pot or using new soil. The main task is also to check for any rotting roots, especially for clivia that has not grown for a long time and has some soft leaves, which may indicate root problems and an inability to absorb nutrients. Therefore, after removing the plant from the pot, the roots should be treated first.
If there are rotting roots, promptly clean the decayed parts and then soak the roots in a 800x solution of potassium permanganate for about 20 minutes. Rinse with clean water, let them dry slightly, and then repot with new soil.
For clivia without rotting roots, it is also necessary to simply clean the old and weak roots, remove empty roots, and allow the plant to develop more robust roots for later growth.
When does a clivia need to be repotted
Soil should be loose and breathable
Clivia is very particular about soil. Ordinary garden soil is not suitable for growing clivia well. If the soil has too much粘性 and lacks nutrients, the plant will not grow vigorously and frequent watering can easily lead to waterlogging or keeping the potting soil moist for too long, which can cause root rot over time.
When repotting clivia, it is mainly about replacing the old potting soil that lacks nutrients. If ordinary garden soil is still used, it will be no different from not repotting and the plant will have been disturbed unnecessarily.
Clivia prefers soft and fertile soil. It is best to use some pine needle soil, decomposed leaf soil, or mix more fermented peanut shells, sawdust, and coal slag particles when preparing the soil to increase soil permeability. If the soil fertility is insufficient, some fermented and decomposed sheep manure or soybean cake fertilizer can be applied as a base fertilizer when potting.
Post-repotting care
After treating the roots and preparing the potting soil for clivia, use some broken bricks, coal slag particles, peanut shells, etc., to cover the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot, then fill in the potting soil, plant the plant in the pot, and gently press the surrounding soil to make the roots adhere closely to the growing medium.
For clivia that has just been repotted, after watering thoroughly, it is important to provide shade because the roots are not yet able to absorb nutrients normally. If exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves can easily be sunburned. Place it in a shady and well-ventilated area and spray water mist on the potting soil daily to maintain environmental humidity. The plant will soon adapt to the new pot and resume vigorous growth.
The above is a detailed introduction to when clivia needs to be repotted and the precautions for repotting clivia. Have you understood it?