How to care for Clivia Miniata in summer to ensure it survives the winter
If you want to learn about how to care for Clivia Miniata in summer to ensure it survives the winter, as well as how to cultivate it during the winter, let's explore these topics together.
1. There should be a temperature difference. Clivia Miniata is averse to both heat and cold. In winter, plant enthusiasts often move it to a warm room to ensure its survival. However, this is not advisable because Clivia Miniata requires a temperature difference before flowering. Keeping it warm constantly can prevent it from blooming. During the day, the temperature should be maintained between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, while at night, a temperature of around 10 degrees Celsius is sufficient. If the temperature difference reaches about 8 degrees, Clivia Miniata is less likely to exhibit arrowhead-like growth. Therefore, a fluctuating temperature environment that allows the plant to experience cold is necessary for flowering. If kept in a constant temperature environment, the plant may not bloom even after ten years.
2. Avoid water accumulation on the leaves. The roots of Clivia Miniata are fleshy and prone to rot when soaked in water. In winter, when the temperature is low, water poured into the soil takes a long time to dry. Hence, many enthusiasts are aware of the need to reduce watering. However, few know that caution is also required when spraying water. In winter, the air inside the room is very dry, and Clivia Miniata thrives in humidity. Many enthusiasts spray water on the leaves to keep them moist. However, this can lead to unintended consequences. After spraying a lot of water on the leaves, excess water can flow into the leaf center. With the low winter temperature, the water cannot evaporate, leading to leaf rot over time. Therefore, it is not recommended to use a spray bottle to water Clivia Miniata. The safest method is to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.
3. Pay attention to lighting. Clivia Miniata prefers shade and should be placed in a location with diffused light during summer. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight. However, the winter sun is gentle, and to ensure the plant has enough energy to bloom, it can be exposed to more sunlight, which aids in photosynthesis. Clivia Miniata is a short-day plant, and it should be exposed to sunlight for less than 12 hours a day, consistently, to bloom. Therefore, it flowers in winter. In the winter, the daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere are shorter, and after sensing this change, Clivia Miniata begins to produce flower buds. If we do not avoid placing it in a location with lights on all night, the plant's exposure to light will increase, disrupting its biological clock and making it less likely to bloom.
4. Fertilize appropriately. If you want the leaves of Clivia Miniata to be glossy and the number of flowers to be abundant, sufficient fertilization is necessary. Since winter temperatures vary by region, fertilization should be adjusted according to the area and temperature. If there is no heating in the room and the temperature is low, Clivia Miniata will enter a semi-dormant state and grow slowly. In this case, fertilization can be completely omitted, with the top priority being to ensure it survives the winter.
The above content introduces how to care for Clivia Miniata in summer to ensure it survives the winter and how to cultivate it during the winter for your reference and operation.