Soil selection, light conditions, watering management, fertilization skills, temperature control, pest control, pruning and shaping, Clivia is known as the "king of family green plants". With its unique flower shape, elegant leaf shape and good air purification ability, it is deeply loved by the majority of flower friends. It is not easy to raise a pot of Clivia. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the requirements for potted Clivia and help you easily create green art. Soil selection Clivia has higher requirements on soil. A slightly acidic soil with good air permeability and good drainage should be selected. The common soils made of Clivia special soil, humus soil, perlite, etc. on the market are all good choices. The pH value of the soil should be 5.5-6.5. Lighting conditions Clivia prefers semi-cloudy environments and should not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. When maintaining indoors, Clivia should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, such as a balcony or living room close to windows. During high temperatures in summer, it should be properly shaded to avoid sunburn on the leaves. Watering management The watering principle of Clivia is "see wet when it is dry", that is, water should be watered when the soil surface is dry. When watering, water should be avoided from splashing on the leaves to avoid causing the leaves to rot. When the temperature is low in winter, the number of watering should be reduced. Keep the soil slightly moist. Fertilization skills During the period when Clivia is growing vigorously, apply compound fertilizer or special fertilizer for Clivia once a month. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. In the winter when growth is slow, the number of fertilization can be appropriately reduced. Temperature control The suitable growth temperature for Clivia is 15-25℃, and the lowest temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃. When high temperatures in summer, cooling measures should be taken, such as spraying water to cool down, placing air conditioners, etc. Pest and pest control Common pests and diseases in Clivia include leaf spot disease, anthrax, scale insects, etc. Preventive measures include maintaining ventilation, avoiding water splashing on leaves, and regularly spraying pesticides. Once pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures should be taken to avoid spreading. Clivia pruning and modeling The pruning of Clivia mainly includes removing withered leaves, sick branches, etc. When pruning, sharp scissors should be used to avoid damaging the leaves. During the growth process, Clivia can be shaped according to personal preferences, such as pruning leaves, adjusting plant type, etc.
The maintenance of clivia potted plants is not difficult. As long as you master the above seven requirements, you can easily raise a beautiful pot of clivia. Let us work together to create green art in our home!
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2."Indoor Plant Conservation and Appreciation", Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2017.
3."Flower Pest Control Technology", China Agricultural Press, 2019.