Three Points to Note When Repotting Clivia Miniata
This article provides an introduction to the topic of repotting Clivia Miniata, focusing on three key points. Please see the detailed introduction below.
When repotting Clivia Miniata, it is an important measure to change the soil at the right time to ensure healthy growth. Generally, during the growing period, Clivia Miniata should be repotted once or twice a year. For plants over four years old that are growing well, with loose and non-compacted soil, repotting can be done every other year. The best time for repotting Clivia Miniata is during the spring and autumn seasons when the temperature is suitable and the plants are vigorous, which will not affect their growth due to repotting. It should be noted that repotting should be avoided after the plant has shot arrows or during the bud formation and flowering stage, as the plant requires a large amount of nutrients during these stages, and repotting may affect the continuity of nutrient supply.
Three Points to Note When Repotting Clivia Miniata
1. When repotting, be careful not to break the succulent roots, which could affect the plant's growth. The method of operation is as follows: hold the pseudobulb of the plant with one hand and support the pot with the other hand, then slowly turn it upside down and gently tap the edge of the pot on a wooden stool, causing the plant to come out. For larger, mature plants (over four years old), two people should work together to repot. One person holds the pseudobulb with both hands, while the other holds the pot upside down and gently taps the edge of the pot on the wooden stool to remove the plant.
2. After the plant is removed, gently remove the soil and remove any decayed or aging roots. Do not cut off the remaining roots, even if they are long, as the tip of these succulent roots has many root hairs that can absorb water and nutrients and secrete acids to dissolve nutrients that are not easily soluble in the soil, thereby expanding absorption and utilization. Wash the roots with clean water and let them dry for 2-3 hours before potting them again.
3. Before potting, first wash the old pot with water, place a piece of tile over the bottom hole, and fill the pot with a layer of nutrient soil equivalent to one-fifth of the pot's depth. Place the plant in the pot and arrange the roots neatly. When filling the soil, add soil from the sides first. When the soil is half-filled, gently shake the pot, slightly lift the plant upwards, shake the pot again to ensure the roots are in close contact with the soil. Then fill in the remaining soil (do not fill the soil too full, the soil level should be just at the junction of the root neck and pseudobulb). Gently press the soil around the plant and the edge of the pot, then water thoroughly with water that has been exposed to sunlight to settle the soil, which is beneficial to the growth of Clivia Miniata. This concludes the introduction on the precautions for repotting Clivia Miniata.
The above sharing on the three points to note when repotting Clivia Miniata and the precautions to take when repotting to avoid breaking the succulent roots that could affect the plant's growth, are hoped to be of help to you!