Clivia Plant

Clivia plant

During the spring and summer growing seasons, a clivia needs regular watering but should be allowed to become dry to the touch between waterings. An automatic weekly watering will often be too much and can cause rot. Fertilize once a month with a half-strength dilute solution of 20-20-20 fertilizer.

How often does a clivia bloom?

In fact, most mature clivias will flower twice a year, occasionally even more. Expect at least one blooming session in winter (it's their normal season), but it's certainly not unusual to see them bloom again in the summer and sometimes yet again in the fall.

Do clivias prefer sun or shade?

Clivia fare best in dappled sunlight or early morning sun. Dark shade will limit the amount of flowers that your clivia produce. Feed clivia in spring and autumn with 3:1:5 slow-release fertiliser. Clivia in pots should be fed once a month with a liquid fertiliser such as Seagro.

Is clivia a good indoor plant?

Clivia are frost tender and can be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (40°F). They should be grown as a houseplant, in a conservatory or warm greenhouse and do best in bright, filtered or indirect light. Avoid direct sun in summer, which may scorch the leaves, and place pots away from radiators or other sources of heat.

How do you keep clivias blooming?

Caring for clivia Adjusting watering to the season and giving the plant a 'rest' over winter is key to getting clivia to flower every year. In summer, water regularly but moderately, so the compost stays damp but not wet.

How do I get my clivia to bloom again?

Hold the plants dormant until 8 weeks before show time. To bring the plants out of dormancy, begin watering and gradually raise the temperature to 60 degrees F. Flower buds should begin to show about two weeks after the temperature is raised.

Is Epsom salt good for clivias?

This can be remedied by using magnesium sulphate or Epsom Salts. There are several different ways to germinate clivia seeds, but perhaps the easiest way for the novice is to simply place them on the surface of a pot containing your seed-raising mix. The mix can either be in pots (not too large) or seed-raising trays.

Do clivias multiply?

Clivia's natural multiplication by offsets. Clivias are one of many plants that produce offsets. These are the tiny plants that cluster around the base of the mother plant and grow up to be exactly like their parent.

Should I cut clivia leaves?

It is also a good time to clean up the rest of the plant by removing any yellowed, brown or damaged leaves. Clip leaves right at the base. You may also want to prune back clivias to prevent them from becoming overgrown or unruly. Never prune more than one third of the plant within a 12 month time span.

What months do clivias flower?

Most bloom in spring, but flowering times do vary, depending on the species Clivia gardenii, for instance, blooms from autumn to spring, bringing welcome colour to the winter garden. They produce strong flower stems that are topped with heads of large funnel-shaped flowers in vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red.

Why are the leaves on my clivia turning yellow?

Answer: It is normal for the older leaves to turn yellow and eventually shrivel as the plant ages. Prune off the affected leaves. The rest of the leaves should be green, strappy, and healthy.

How long does clivia last?

The flowers have a bright orange-red hue that is glorious to see, and the best part is that the flowers last two to three weeks or more. But remember that these are big plants; they need space. The deep green straplike leaves of clivias are quite handsome, even when not in bloom.

Do clivias flower more than once?

Clivia can flower at slightly different times each year depending on if we have had a cold winter or a warmish winter. Although most C. miniataflower in September, some are a little slower and may flower in October or November. The amount of light seems to also be a factor.

Can I use orchid potting mix for clivia?

Some expert clivia growers plant them in orchid bark mixes. Depending on whether you are just potting up a new seedling or you are repotting a mature plant, you can use either medium or coarse orchid mixes.

Should I repot my clivia?

Repotting is necessary only every 3-5 years. After bloom, lift the plant from its pot and place it in a new pot that is no more than 2" in diameter larger than the old one. Use a potting mix that drains well and that is composed of at least 50% organic matter, such as peat moss or fir bark.

What do you do with clivias after they bloom?

After the rest period, resume regular watering and relocate to a warmer location (60-75°F). The plant should begin to bloom in 6-12 weeks. Cut flower stalks off at the base after blooming to prevent seed formation. As clivias bloom best when pot-bound, repotting should be necessary only every 3-5 years.

How do you keep clivias over winter?

Clivias need a rest period of six to 12 weeks in fall and winter to initiate flower bud development. Temperatures during this time should be 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. A guest bedroom, porch or a partially heated garage (temperatures must remain above 35 F) may be suitable plant locations.

What does clivia smell like?

If that is not incredible enough, that fragrance -t this clivia smells like an Easter lily ( not quite like Margaret).

Is clivia an orchid?

Clivias are great shade loving flowering plant from South Africa, tough and vigorous in a wide range of climates. The genus is pronounced Clive-ee-uh, named for the Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive, Duchess of Northumberland. Medium: Well-draining soil.

Do clivias like lots of water?

Clivias can withstand a little drought. They prefer to get more water during the growing season (spring-fall) and less during the cold winter months. As a general rule, clivias need slightly moist soil but you can also apply the 'soak and dry' technique, to avoid overwatering.