Clivia is native to the tropical areas of southern Africa and grows under trees, so it is afraid of heat and not cold-tolerant. It likes a semi-shady and humid environment and is afraid of strong direct sunlight. The optimal temperature for growth is between 18 and 18 Between 28℃, below 10℃, and above 30℃, growth is inhibited. Let’s take a look at how to take good care of Clivia cultivation.
Watering
Watering is an important part of raising Clivia. To water Clivia, you can choose in the following order: living water, magnetized water, natural precipitation, well water, and tap water.
Watering can be based on the following principles: Small flowers in small pots, with high temperatures, good ventilation, fast transpiration, vigorous growth, and good soil ventilation should be watered more, and vice versa. Many people think that Clivia is prone to root rot, so it is appropriate to water and fertilize in small amounts. As a result, Clivia lacks water and fertilizer, and its growth rate is slow. In fact, this is not the case. Clivia requires plenty of water and fertilizer. You cannot wait until the pot soil is completely dry before watering. Water the pot soil when it is half dry. The key is to keep the pot soil moist at all times. If the pot soil is too dry and cannot be watered thoroughly for a while, you can put the flower pot into a water basin with the water depth being half of the pot, and slowly soak the pot soil.
It is better to use a watering can when watering, and the spray should be even. Small and medium-sized orchids can be watered directly on the leaves. Adult orchids, especially after pulling out arrows, must not water on the leaves to prevent the arrows from rotting.
Fertilization
Clivia is a fertilizer-loving flower, and all the mineral elements it needs come from the pot soil. Clivia does not have high requirements for fertilizer, and fermented mature fertilizer is the best.
Use of dry fertilizer: Spread a certain amount of dry fertilizer into the topsoil of the flower pot, mix evenly and then water it to facilitate absorption by the roots. The amount of dry fertilizer is generally half a spoon for small seedlings and two spoons for medium orchids. , Dalan uses four spoons.
Use of water and fertilizer: Usually, water and fertilizer are applied one week after the Clivia seedlings are potted, especially when the leaves are unfolding. This can promote the development of the root system of the seedlings, enhance their disease resistance, make the leaves thicker and brighter, and make the seedlings more mature. Apply water and fertilizer at 1:40 for large seedlings and 1:20 for large seedlings. The time of fertilization varies according to the season. Morning and evening in summer and noon in winter. Water after fertilization. Don't water too much. Just let the fertilizer dissolve. Don't use raw fertilizer, otherwise you will just watch Lan'er die.
When applying fertilizer, be careful not to splash it on the leaves. If it accidentally drips on it, rinse it with clean water. Clivia grows vigorously in winter, so it is necessary to topdress appropriately, once a week for small seedlings and once every 10 days for medium and large seedlings. The concentration should be higher. During the spring and autumn growing seasons, the concentration should be lighter. You should fertilize less in summer to prevent direct root rot. Once the temperature exceeds 24 degrees, you should stop fertilizing or lose weight. You should also stop fertilizing in rainy seasons. It is better not to fertilize on cloudy days. Photosynthesis cannot be carried out on cloudy days. Fertilization will not be absorbed and only root rot will occur. .
