Precautions for caring for Clivia Miniata in summer
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If four aspects are not handled well when caring for Clivia Miniata in summer, it is prone to root rot and yellow leaves
With the rise in temperature, the Clivia Miniata at home can no longer be cared for with a lot of water and fertilizer as in the growing period. When the ambient temperature in summer exceeds 32°C, Clivia Miniata stops growing, and it needs to be rested at this time. Do not water and fertilize too much, otherwise it is easy to cause yellow leaves and root rot.
Many flower friends have problems with their Clivia Miniata in summer, mainly because Clivia Miniata has a short dormant period during the high-temperature period in summer. At this time, it should not be fertilized too much and the potted plant should be placed in a cool and well-ventilated place for maintenance.
Clivia Miniata summer maintenance methods
1. Pay attention to shading and sun protection
In the vigorous growth period of Clivia Miniata, it should be placed in a sunny place for maintenance, allowing it to receive more weak scattered light, which can promote plant growth and make the leaves grow quickly. Frequent exposure to sunlight can also make the leaves greener and more glossy.
However, as the light becomes stronger in summer, Clivia Miniata, a plant that prefers semi-shade, should be provided with a shading net in time or moved to a well-ventilated indoor area for maintenance. Otherwise, direct exposure to strong sunlight can easily cause the leaves to wilt and turn yellow.
2. Reduce watering to prevent root rot
Proper watering for Clivia Miniata in summer is very important because many cases of root rot are caused by improper watering. When the ambient temperature exceeds 32°C in summer, Clivia Miniata stops growing and enters a dormant state. At this time, watering should only be done when the soil is dry, and the soil should not be kept moist for a long time, otherwise the roots will suffocate and cause damage and rot.
3. Stop fertilizing during the dormant period
Many flower friends who have never cared for Clivia Miniata before do not know that Clivia Miniata will enter a dormant state in a high-temperature environment in summer, so they continue to fertilize it to supplement nutrients. However, this not only does not benefit the plant's growth but may burn the roots of Clivia Miniata, causing root rot.
In a high-temperature environment in summer, Clivia Miniata will enter a dormant state. At this time, in addition to avoiding overly moist soil, fertilization should also be temporarily stopped to prevent root burn.
If the maintenance environment is relatively cool and well-ventilated, Clivia Miniata will not enter a dormant state and can be fertilized with some dilute fertilizer to promote plant growth.
Precautions for caring for Clivia Miniata in summer
4. Avoid poor ventilation in the environment
Clivia Miniata is prone to yellow leaves and root rot in summer, mainly because the environment is stuffy and poorly ventilated, coupled with overly moist soil, which easily leads to bacterial growth and causes diseases.
Therefore, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation in the care environment in summer, especially during high-temperature and humid weather. Frequently spray some water around the plant to lower the temperature and increase environmental humidity.
How to deal with root rot in Clivia Miniata?
1. Potting and pruning roots
If Clivia Miniata shows signs of root rot, promptly remove it from the pot, cut off the腐烂 roots from the base with scissors, then soak the roots in a 0.2% potassium permanganate or carbendazim solution, and after drying, repot with clean cultivation soil.
2. Reduce watering
Do not water it too frequently after repotting. Too moist soil can easily cause new rot, so keep the soil slightly moist. In dry conditions, humidity can be increased by spraying water on the leaves.
3. Do not fertilize temporarily
The new potting soil should not have too much fertility, and it can also be grown with coarse sand. During this period, do not fertilize it, as the wounds have not healed yet, and fertilizing can easily cause root burn.
By properly watering Clivia Miniata in summer, temporarily stopping fertilization, and maintaining good environmental ventilation, the plants can grow well and safely survive the summer.
The above sharing about the precautions for caring for Clivia Miniata in summer and a comprehensive introduction to mastering the cultivation techniques of Clivia Miniata are hoped to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.