For most people, the small experience of Clivia soil changing method steps in plant cultivation, keep reading!
If the Clivia in a盆景 (miniature landscape) reaches the annual plant form, it is necessary to change the pot and soil frequently. The nutrients in the potting soil are limited and insufficient to support the needs of Clivia, which can lead to slow growth. Changing soil also requires skill, and properly changed soil can keep your Clivia blooming continuously. Next, I will introduce how to change the soil for Clivia and what steps and matters need to be considered.
Clivia soil changing method steps
1. -- Do not water the flowers before changing soil --
About a week before changing the soil, do not water the flowers that need to be repotted. The purpose of this is to keep the roots of the flowers in a semi-dry, semi-dehydrated, and softened state to avoid root damage during repotting.
2. -- Prepare a pot --
Whether the soil is changed well or not is crucial to the growth of Clivia. When using a new pot, first check for cracks in the pot. To check, hold the bottom of the pot with one hand and gently tap the side of the pot with the other hand. A crisp sound indicates a good pot, while a dull sound indicates a cracked pot. Before changing the soil and potting, first wet the pot with water, cover the drainage hole with broken pot pieces, and clean the old pot to ensure good ventilation.
3. -- Sieve, mix, and prepare the nutrient soil --
Take well-fermented oak leaves and use different sieves according to the size of the plant. For smaller plants, use a fine sieve (mesh size 25.4mm*25.4mm), and for larger plants, use a larger sieve (mesh size 38.1mm*38.1mm). Rub and sieve with the sieve, then mix according to the required proportion of various components of the nutrient soil. If the nutrient soil is dry, spray water while mixing until it reaches a moist but not wet state. The moisture content of the nutrient soil should be between 25% and 30%, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit for 2-3 days before use (reference for sieve mesh size selection).
4. -- Prepare the fertilizer --
Before changing the soil, fry or boil the solid fertilizer needed and let it cool before use. One thing to note: solid fertilizers like hemp seeds or castor seeds must be evenly stir-fried and fully cooked or boiled, otherwise, they will germinate when buried in the soil, not only providing no fertilizer effect but also absorbing nutrients from the soil, making it difficult to deal with.
5. -- Management after changing the soil --
When changing the soil for Clivia, the nutrient soil has reached a state of not dry and not wet. Therefore, do not water the flowers immediately after changing the soil. It is best to water after 2-3 days. The reason is: during the process of changing the soil, no matter how careful you are, it is inevitable to damage the roots. The root hairs are also severely damaged when pressing the soil. Not watering immediately allows the roots to recover in the moist but not wet nutrient soil. If you water immediately, the high humidity will not only fail to heal the root wounds but may even spread and expand, leading to root rot. If root rot is not discovered in time, and watering or fertilizing continues without timely detection, it can lead to a big mistake. By the time severe root rot is discovered, it is too late to regret.
The correct approach is to water thoroughly after 2-3 days. Thorough watering must reach the bottom of the pot, allowing water to flow out, which helps to rinse off any dirt on the roots and small debris in the soil, which is very beneficial. The above is an introduction to how to change the soil for Clivia.
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