How to Make the Leaves of a Clivia Miniata Turn Green
This article provides an overview of how to make the leaves of a Clivia Miniata turn green and the related aspects of plant care, including the necessary steps. Let's take a look together.
Clivia Miniata, also known as the Large-flowered Clivia, Broadleaf Amaryllis, Sword-leaf Amaryllis, and Natal Lily, is native to the subtropical mountain forests of southern Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. Clivia Miniata is a semi-shaded plant that dislikes strong light and high temperatures, preferring coolness and rich fertilization. To keep the leaves of Clivia Miniata green and glossy, it is necessary to care for it according to its habits. Below are the methods to keep Clivia Miniata leaves green and glossy.
I. Soil
Soil is crucial for plant growth, and to care for Clivia Miniata well, one must start with the soil. Clivia Miniata prefers well-drained, loose, breathable, and slightly acidic fertile soil. A nutrient-rich soil can be mixed by combining 1 part炉灰渣 (炉灰渣), 1 part麻子 (sesame seeds), 2 parts pine needles, and 6 parts decomposed leaf soil.
II. Light
Clivia Miniata, being a semi-shaded plant, requires less light. During the summer when sunlight is intense, to avoid strong sunlight burning the leaves and causing them to turn yellow, a small shed should be set up with a shading cloth or it should be kept in a place with scattered light indoors. In winter when sunlight is weaker and the indoors are darker, it should be placed outside during the warm noon to receive sunlight, to prevent Clivia Miniata from lacking light and becoming leggy or turning yellow.
III. Temperature
Clivia Miniata dislikes high temperatures and prefers coolness. In summer when temperatures are generally above 30℃, it is not suitable for Clivia Miniata to grow. It is necessary to spray water on its leaves and the surrounding environment to cool it down or to bury the potting soil of Clivia Miniata in sand and water it, using the sand's fast evaporation of water to absorb heat and cool down. During the growing period, the temperature should be controlled between 15 to 25℃, and during the flowering period, between 15 to 20℃, ideally maintaining a day-night temperature difference of about 8℃.
IV. Fertilization
Clivia Miniata enjoys fertilizer. Sufficient nutrients can make Clivia Miniata grow better, with leaves naturally becoming greener and glossier. Some fish meal, sesame cake, or bone meal can be applied in spring and winter, which is beneficial for improving the luster of the leaves and the formation of leaf veins. In autumn, diluted decomposed soybean cake water can be applied to promote leaf growth.
The above-sharing of how to make the leaves of Clivia Miniata turn green and the experience of mastering the care steps for Clivia Miniata are hoped to provide you with some help after reading this article!