How to care for the leaves of Clivia Miniata to make them thick
Answering netizens' questions about how to care for the thick leaves of Clivia Miniata in terms of green plant maintenance, let's take a look together!
How to care for the thick leaves of Clivia Miniata
If a base fertilizer is applied, there is no need to fertilize in the early stage. If no base fertilizer is applied, it is necessary to top-dress immediately after potting and settling, and a nutrient solution for strengthening roots can be used. Do not rush to use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after the leaves turn green, but use nitrogen fertilizers first. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be used during the bud formation period. Many flower enthusiasts make the fatal mistake of giving Clivia Miniata excessive water in the summer. At this time, the amount of water should be controlled, and water should be applied only when the soil is completely dry.
To make the leaves of Clivia Miniata thick and glossy, the following three points need to be done.
1. Potting Soil
Summer is the season for repotting Clivia Miniata, as after a year of growth, the nutrients in the pot have been exhausted. To continue its growth, repotting is necessary. The key to repotting is the soil mixture: 5 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 3 parts of bark, mixed with 2 parts of composted peanut and melon seed shells as fertilizer, placed at the bottom as a base fertilizer. Make sure to use composted fertilizer.
2. Top-dressing
If a base fertilizer is applied, there is no need to fertilize in the early stage. If no base fertilizer is applied, it is necessary to top-dress immediately after potting and settling. A nutrient solution for strengthening roots can be used. Do not rush to use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after the leaves turn green, but use nitrogen fertilizers first. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be used during the bud formation period.
3. Water Control
Many flower enthusiasts make the fatal mistake of giving Clivia Miniata excessive water in the summer. At this time, the amount of water should be controlled, and water should be applied only when the soil is completely dry.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to how to care for the thick leaves of Clivia Miniata, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.