What kind of plant is Clivia? How long can Clivia bloom?

Clivia has a high ornamental value and is often grown in greenhouse pots in China. Clivia can live for decades or longer. Clivia is the city flower of Changchun. There is a popular saying that if the Clivia you keep at home blooms, it means good things are about to happen. So what kind of plant is Clivia? Please continue browsing!

Contents of this article

1. What kind of plant is Clivia?

2. How long can Clivia bloom?

3. What are the signs of Clivia blooming?

What is Clivia

Clivia (scientific name: Cliviaminiata), also known as sword-leafed amaryllis and large-leafed amaryllis, is an ornamental flower of the genus Clivia in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to southern South Africa. It is a perennial herb with a flowering period of 30-50 days, mainly in winter and spring, and also blooms around New Year's Day to the Spring Festival. It avoids strong light and is a semi-shade plant. It likes coolness and avoids high temperatures. The suitable temperature for growth is 15-25℃, and it stops growing when it is below 5℃. It likes fertile, well-drained soil and moist soil, and avoids dry environments. Clivia has a high ornamental value and is often grown in greenhouse pots in China for viewing. It is propagated by division or seeds. The same effect is also found in Clivia nobilis, which is cultivated in greenhouses in various places and has a variety of flower colors. The lifespan of Clivia is several decades or longer. Clivia is the city flower of Changchun.

How long does it take for Clivia to bloom?

1. The flowering period of Clivia is relatively long. In a normal cultivation environment, its flowers can bloom for about 45 days. But if the maintenance conditions are relatively good and suitable for its growth, then it can bloom for about 60 days. But if the maintenance environment is very poor, then it may bloom for less than 30 days before the flowers wither.

2. Clivia usually blooms in spring from February to May. It is easy to bloom and re-flower. If the maintenance conditions are good, it can bloom three times a year, from June to August and from September to November. Its flowers bloom on the flower arrows that grow from the middle of the leaves. There are many colors such as white, orange, and red, which are very elegant and beautiful.

3. Light and temperature conditions: If you want to extend the growth period of Clivia, you need to provide it with suitable light and temperature conditions. Specifically, keep the temperature between 15-25℃, provide it with sufficient diffuse light and avoid strong light exposure.

4. Water and fertilizer conditions: During the flowering period, it is not recommended to use a lot of water and fertilizer. It is best to control water and fertilizer appropriately to avoid stimulating its flowers and causing them to wither prematurely. Specifically, it is to appropriately reduce the frequency of watering and change it to watering every 7-10 days. Appropriately extend the frequency of fertilization, and fertilize 1-2 times during the entire flowering period. Fertilizers should contain more phosphorus and potassium. When fertilizing, also be careful not to drip fertilizer on the flowers.

What does the flowering of Clivia mean?

1. Good things are coming

There is a popular saying that if the Clivia in your home blooms, it means good things are about to happen. Some botanists have also proven that it is indeed a spiritual flower. If the family that keeps it is not harmonious, it will not bloom. If the family is harmonious, it will bloom every year, and it will bloom in advance when good things happen. Therefore, its blooming means that good things are about to happen.

2. Natural Laws

In addition to the above, there is another saying that it is a natural law that it blooms as long as it is properly maintained. All flowers will do this, and it is no exception. Its flowering period is related to maintenance. Blooming is just a matter of time and has nothing to do with luck. It is good luck, but it is just an imagination and cannot be taken seriously. But its flowering must show that the maintenance is valuable and it is a basic reward for you.