The Clivia is one of the most popular Houseplants. Reader Anneliese Plamoser also enjoys her Clivia, but this year she doesn’t form one for the first time blossoms. “My Clivia doesn’t want to bloom, what can I do?”
Too warm
Bettina Bayer Grilz plant expert at bellaflora, knows advice. “The clivia (Clivia miniata) produces some of the most spectacular flowers in the plant world. I think that you have overwintered your clivia too warmly – a winter location that is too warm is the most common reason if the blossoms stay away. From October to February it should be placed in a bright and cool (5°-12°C) Winter quarters be provided. In the warm season it loves bright locations without direct exposure Sonne. In the summer, she is allowed to go outside to a semi-shaded, weather-protected location, without direct sun, to cool off,” says the expert.
Do not repot
Also converting into larger ones Planters can be a reason why the clivia does not bloom, “because they like Root pressure and love to be in a pot that is a little too narrow, then they bloom particularly beautifully,” says Bayer-Grilz. “Therefore, implement it at most every three to four years Pot just choose one size larger. The clivie becomes top-heavy and therefore heavy Terracotta pots Use it to ensure it is stable. Use room temperature water for watering Rainwater or low-lime water.
Avoid waterlogging
Water the clivia regularly from spring to autumn as soon as the soil surface is dry – waterlogging avoid. Reduce the amount of water in autumn and only water a little in winter quarters. From March to July, supply the clivia with liquid flowering plant fertilizer every two weeks. Gently wipe the long, dark leaves regularly with a damp cloth.”