How to cut the top of Clivia better? Why cut the top of Clivia

Clivia is a perennial evergreen plant. Its leaves are broad and thick, which can absorb carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and then make the unclean air in the room clean. Its flowers are beautiful and its leaves are green, which is also very ornamental. Many people will cut off the heads of Clivia in order to turn a single orchid into a group of orchids. Let's take a look at how to do it!

How to cut the top of Clivia better

When we cut the head of Clivia, we can use a sterilized, sharp knife to cut off the head of Clivia at a height of about 5 cm above the pot soil. Then use carbendazim aqueous solution or potassium permanganate aqueous solution to disinfect the wound of Clivia to prevent the disease from being infected again.

Why do we need to cut off the head of Clivia?

1. Protect the plant. During the maintenance of Clivia, due to incorrect management methods or infection by pests and diseases, the leaves of Clivia are severely damaged. In order to prevent the disease from deteriorating and the plant from withering, an emergency "cut-off" method is needed to save the life of Clivia.

2. Single orchid becomes a group of orchids. After the Clivia blooms, cut off the growth point of the plant, cut off the new leaves growing from the top and the middle, keep the root plate, and disinfect and cultivate it carefully in the later stage, which can promote the germination of new buds of Clivia and achieve the purpose of changing a single orchid into a group of orchids.

How to control the temperature when caring for Clivia

The leaves of Clivia are covered with a wax layer, and water evaporates slowly in winter, so try to control water to avoid water accumulation. Clivia likes to grow in an environment of 16-25 degrees Celsius. When the daytime temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, it gradually stops growing. When the ambient temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius for a long time, frost damage begins to occur. When it drops above 0 degrees Celsius, it will suffer severe frost damage until the leaves turn yellow and the roots rot. No matter which temperature stage it is, it will affect the growth of Clivia, so the temperature needs to be controlled.

In winter, try to place the Clivia indoors in an environment above 12 degrees Celsius. When the plant is growing well, it can withstand a low temperature of 6-10 degrees Celsius for 1-3 days. When the temperature drops, you can use plastic blocks and blankets to build a shed for shelter. Keep the air humidity above 60%. It is best to water the roots once every 3-5 days to keep the soil moist. In the hot summer season, it needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated place to avoid strong light scorching the leaf tissue.