Why doesn't Clivia like to grow? How often should I water Clivia?

Any plant needs nutrient support to grow. If it is not supplemented with fertilizer in time, it will not only not grow well, but also show a series of adverse symptoms such as yellow leaves. Is it the same for Clivia? Let's study why Clivia does not grow well, and hope it will be helpful to you.

Contents of this article

1. Why does Clivia not like to grow?

2. How often should I water Clivia?

3. How to identify the types of Clivia

Why doesn't Clivia like to grow

1. No repotting

If the Clivia doesn't grow well during cultivation, you can check whether it has not been repotted for a long time. On the one hand, if it is not repotted, there will be no space for growth, and on the other hand, the soil is prone to hardening. It is best to repot it once a year to ensure that there is enough space for growth and to make the soil more breathable.

2. No Sunlight

It needs a little sunlight during its growth period. If the location where it is maintained cannot see the sunlight, the plant growth will become very slow. Try to choose a place with mild sunlight for maintenance, as long as it is not exposed to too strong direct light.

3. Nutritional deficiencies

Any plant growth needs nutrient support. If it is not supplemented with fertilizer in time, it will not only not grow well, but also show a series of adverse performances such as yellow leaves. It should be fertilized once every half a month during its growth season. Cake fertilizer water and rice water can be used to promote the crazy growth of the plant.

4. Root damage

If the root system of the plant is damaged when potting, it will not grow well after potting. It is best to remove the roots as soon as possible, check and cut off the unhealthy roots. If not treated, the roots will slowly rot, not only will it not grow, but it will also cause the whole plant to die.

How often should I water Clivia?

1. There is no exact rule on how often to water any plant.

2. The watering of Clivia cannot be regulated by specific days and times. Because the seasons are different, the breeding environment, the surrounding temperature and humidity, the pots used and other conditions are all different. If you rigidly set a specific time for watering, it will only cause the roots to rot due to excessive watering or dry up due to excessive lack of water.

3. Generally, we decide whether to water the plant based on the growth status of the Clivia, the season, and the dryness and wetness of the soil in the pot. When the soil in the pot is dry, water it in time. However, avoid watering too much at one time to prevent water accumulation in the pot, which will cause root rot.

How to identify the types of Clivia

1. "Yellow Technician": The leaves are broad, short-tipped, light green and shiny, with veins in the shape of a "田" (Chinese character for "field"). The flowers are red and bloom evenly, and the fruits are spherical.

2. "Big Victory": The leaves are medium wide, short-tipped, dark green, and glossy. The flowers are large and bright red, blooming evenly. The fruits are spherical.

3. "Dalaochen": The leaves are broad, gradually pointed, dark green, the flowers are dark red, and the fruits are spherical.

4. "Dye Factory": The leaves are wide and gradually pointed, the leaves are thin and arched, the flowers are bright red, and the fruits are oval.

5. "Heshang": The leaves are wide, sharp, poorly glossy, with obvious veins, dark green, purple-red flowers, and oblong fruits. Using it as the mother plant, other varieties have been bred, including "Heshang with Head in Arms", "Little Heshang", "Bald Heshang", "Tiebei Heshang", "Heshang with Short Leaves", and "Halloy-faced Heshang".

6. "Oiler": The leaves are broad, gradually pointed, green and shiny, long and oblique, with raised veins, large orange-red flowers, and spherical fruits. With it as the mother, varieties such as "Little Oiler" were also bred.

7. "Short Leaf": The leaves are medium-wide, acute, dark green, the flowers are orange-red, the fruits are spherical, and the leaves are short.