What kind of soil is best for Clivia to nourish its roots? How to solve the problem of Clivia being pinched by arrows

Clivia not only has good meaning, but also can purify the air and has ornamental value. Most flower lovers forget to disinfect before using it, which is threatening to the growth of the plant. If you are a novice, please read the following article about what soil is best for Clivia to nourish its roots and how to solve the problem of Clivia being pinched. I hope it will be helpful to you.

Contents of this article

1. What kind of soil is best for Clivia to grow its roots?

2. How to solve the problem of Clivia being pinched by arrows?

3. How to take care of the newly bought Clivia

What kind of soil is best for Clivia to grow roots?

1. What soil to use for root cultivation

When cultivating Clivia, use loose and well-ventilated soil, because its roots are fleshy and poor ventilation will cause root rot. In addition, the drainage of the soil is also very important. It is best to use soil rich in humus and well-drained. Such soil is the best for root nourishment. The most suitable choice is leaf mold and pine needle soil. Note that there should be no other impurities in the soil.

Leaf mold is very loose and contains rich nutrients; pine needle soil is permeable and water-retaining, and has a light texture and a certain insect-proof effect. The thin and long pine needle soil can well control the space and water in the flowerpot, which is very helpful for the growth of plant roots.

2. Disadvantages of pine needle soil

1. Low nutrients: There is no doubt that pine needle soil has good permeability. However, it contains very few nutrients and is difficult to decompose. It can only loosen the soil to a certain extent, so don't forget to fertilize during the maintenance period.

2. Many foreign bacteria: There are many foreign bacteria in this kind of soil. Most flower lovers forget to disinfect it before using it, which is threatening to the growth of the plants.

How to solve the problem of Clivia being pinched by arrows?

1. Clivia flowers beautifully, but it blooms before it grows taller. A big reason is that it is caused by insufficient nutrition. Secondly, the temperature difference between day and night should be between 8 and 10 degrees. If it is lower than 5 degrees, it will also cause the arrow to be pinched. In order to ensure sufficient nutrition, it is best to fertilize once every 3 years, alternating between nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

2. What should I do with the Clivia that has been pinched? The simplest and most effective solution is to irrigate with beer. The nutrients in the beer will be absorbed by the Clivia along the soil, which will solve the problem of pinching. The amount of beer can be increased or decreased depending on the pinching situation.

3. Pay attention to the amount of watering, not too much or too little. Too much watering will easily cause root rot, and too little watering will cause growth stunted. During the period of clipping arrows, you can water more and irrigate the soil thoroughly.

4. Light is also one of the reasons. Ensure 8 hours of light every day, otherwise it will cause arrow pinching.

5. In addition, the aging of Clivia will also cause the arrow to be pinched. Removing old leaves and old roots in time and applying charcoal ash or furnace ash on the wound will make the aging Clivia strong again.

6. Soil compaction is also one of the reasons. Check whether the soil is lumpy, because Clivia likes soft and breathable soil, creating a comfortable soil environment for it will improve the problem.

How to take care of the newly bought Clivia

1. Prepare the flower pot

Before buying Clivia, you should actually prepare the flower pots. It is best to use clay pots.

2. Prepare the soil

When choosing flower soil, it is best to use soil specially designed for Clivia, and ensure that the soil is loose, fertile and breathable.

3. Planting

For newly bought Clivia, before planting, you need to block half of the small hole at the bottom of the pot with a broken tile, and then find another broken tile and place it diagonally on top of the previous broken tile in a herringbone shape, so that the drainage hole will not be completely blocked. When it rains a lot, excess water can flow out from the gap to prevent water accumulation in the pot. Then you can put the plant in, cover it with soil, and press it slightly with your hands.

4. Watering

When watering it for the first time, be sure to water it thoroughly. The specific amount should be the amount of water that flows out from the bottom of the pot.

5. Maintenance

After the newly bought Clivia is planted in the pot, it needs to be watered thoroughly so that the soil in the pot can fully absorb the water, and then it is placed outdoors for maintenance, but it must be protected from sunlight. It is best to place it in the shade for maintenance, and after half a month, it can be exposed to normal light. At the same time, during this period, it is not allowed to fertilize it. It must wait until the plant fully adapts to the environment of the pot soil before applying fertilizer, and then it can be maintained normally.