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How to grow Clivia in winter

Gustavo Fring
2020-01-14 16:53:17
The suitable growth temperature of Clivia is between 15 and 20 degrees. It is not resistant to zero temperature. In winter, water evaporates slowly, so it is not necessary to water much. Once or twice a month, apply liquid fertilizer that is fully decomposed, and put it in a place with sufficient scattered light for maintenance. For diseases and insect pests, prevention of leaf spot in winter.

I. breeding environment

1. Soil: like loose and fertile medium acid soil. Generally, in autumn, we need to change basin and soil to ensure that it can pass the winter smoothly.

2. Light: Although he likes light, he mainly scatters light in winter, because too strong sunlight will shorten its flowering period and dim its color.

3. Watering: as it is a fleshy root, it is necessary to control watering in winter when the temperature is low. The basin soil should not be too wet, but it should not be too dry. Remember not to water the leaves and flowers.

4. Fertilization: before winter, it is better to apply solid fertilizer once, and less nitrogen and more potassium should be applied. You can also use the dung of animals to soak and water the roots. You should apply light fertilizer instead of excessive fertilizer.

2. Breeding methods

1. Sowing and propagation: collect a mature seed, wash and dry it, and then sow. Temperature control at about 22 degrees, about 35 days later can be unearthed germination

2. Branch propagation: in April and June of each year, axillary buds are separated from the mother plant, and then planted. Remember to disinfect the wounds of axillary buds and mother plants.

3. Pest control

May appear leaf spot disease, need to spray fungicide in time, to ensure that the leaves are healthy and evergreen, flowers bloom.

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