AT A GLANCE
What should you watch out for with a clivia in the bedroom?
When does the clivia feel comfortable in the bedroom?
during her growing period (March to September) the clivia feels at home in the bedroom when the temperature there is between 16 and 18 °C. There, this houseplant from South Africa needs good lighting conditions to thrive. The Location should therefore be bright enough. It's best to ask them Clivie directly onto the window sill where it will receive morning sun or afternoon sun.
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Why shouldn't the clivia stay in the bedroom all the time?
The bedroom is usually for the wintry rest period this plant too warm. The clivia needs a rest period of about 4 to 5 months. This starts in October and lasts until February. The temperature at the location should then be between 8 and 12 °C. Find a bright place to
hibernate! If the clivia is not given this cooler period of hibernation, it will in summer do not sprout an inflorescencebecause she lacks the strength to do so.How should the clivia be watered in the bedroom?
In order to be able to flower for a long time, the clivia needs one regular watering. She prefers one wet Substrate that should not dry out, especially during flowering. So water them every few days and make sure the moisture stays in the soil. However, waterlogging should not occur. This is not tolerated by the clivia. In the winter when it is dormant, you should water this plant significantly less and less frequently. Then a slightly fresh to dried soil is important.
Does the clivia in the bedroom need fertilizer?
A regular application of fertilizer plays a role decisiverole in the care of the clivia in the bedroom. It is best to use a commercially available liquid fertilizer that you add to the irrigation water. The Fertilize starts every year from March/April and is held every two weeks. The Klivia should be supplied with fertilizer by the end of August at the latest. With a bit of luck, this will even stimulate a second flowering.
What other care does the clivia need in the bedroom?
Clivia needs more care in the bedroom not necessarily. Since the temperature is rather low there, it grows more slowly than in nature and therefore has to be repotted every three years. The potting soil completely renewed. If daughter plants have formed after flowering, they can be separated and returned propagation of the clivia can be planted in a new pot.
Tip
Remove wilted inflorescence
Immediately after flowering your clivia in the bedroom, you should remove the withered inflorescence with a knife. The formation of the fruit would rob her of too much energy, which she needs for the next flowering.
