Partial sun or
shade (east, west or northern exposure).They do better with a little direct sunlight.
Temperature:
As a potted plant, maintain indoor temperatures
above 32°.
Humidity:
They will tolerate low levels with no harm.
Watering:
Bring soil to a
state of visual dryness between watering. Important:From November to late January, totally restrict water and grow
them dry.
Fertilizer:
They are moderate
feeders, so 1/4 tsp./gallon at every watering throughout the summer
will speed up growth.Or˝ tsp./gallon once a week during active growth is a general
recommendation.During
late fall and winter, discontinue feeding.Don’t resume until after flowering begins.Use a balanced fertilizer, i.e. 15-15-15 or a blooming
fertilizer like Pro Gro ‘Grow’ 7-9-5 or Electra 5-10-3.
Pruning:
Plants do not
need pruning.You can
remove old damaged leaves as needed.Old plants can be divided when the pots get too crowded with
offsets.
Insects and
Disease:
Clivia have few
problems with insects.They
are, however, susceptible to mealy bug, which can be a challenge to
eradicate as it hides itself down in the center of the plant’s
crown.Be persistent with
the spraying and use a sprayer with force to penetrate the density of
the leaves.
Comments:
Clivia are easy
plants to grow and are really almost indestructible as they tolerate
dry conditions.To induce
bloom, give them a dry period during the winter with total restriction
of water plus cool night temperatures below 60 and above freezing.
