The key points of winter maintenance of gentleman orchid

Clivia originated in South Africa, evergreen herbs for perennial flowers, like warm and cool climate, afraid of high temperature and cold, summer dormancy, autumn and winter growth, therefore, strengthen winter tube is the key to cultivation. Its main points are as follows:

1. Fertilization

Clivia winter nutrition growth rate is the fastest, the most nutrients needed, therefore, it is important to apply winter fertilizer. Before flowerpots enter the room, use bone meal, fried sesame seeds, cooked soybeans, etc. or compound fertilizer, irrigate with water once every 15 to 20 days, or irrigate roots with soaking solution of animal and plant residues. To achieve fertilizer decomposition light application, to prevent thick fertilizer damage.

II. Watering

Clivia is a succulent root, and it is good for gas and afraid of water damage. In addition, Clivia leaves have waxy layer, winter temperature is low, water transpiration, evaporation less. Therefore, watering should not be too much, just combine fertilization and watering to keep the pot soil moist. Do not flood irrigation, resulting in rotten roots and dead seedlings.

Third, insulation

The optimum temperature for Clivia growth is 15℃ to 25℃, stopping at 10℃ and freezing at 0℃. Therefore, winter must be insulated from frost. After the flower stems are extracted, it is appropriate to maintain about 18℃. Temperature is too high, leaves, flowers and moss are thin, flowers are small and poor quality, flowering period is short; temperature is too low, flower stems are short, easy to clip arrows premature (flowering), affect quality, reduce ornamental value.

IV. Dimming

Clivia likes to scatter light, avoid direct light. Winter indoor maintenance, flowerpots should be placed in a place with sufficient light. Especially before flowering, there should be good light, which is conducive to the development of strong buds. After flowering, proper cooling, avoiding strong light and keeping good ventilation are beneficial to prolonging flowering period.

V. Leaf protection

The healthy Clivia is characterized by fat leaves and strong flowers, green leaves and bright flowers, short, wide, thick, green, bright and erect leaves, which is the basis for promoting flowering and improving ornamental value. To maintain strong leaf quality, in addition to providing reasonable fertilizer and water, it is necessary to keep the leaf surface clean to improve photosynthetic efficiency. The method of leaf protection is to wash the leaves regularly, spray the same clean water or wipe the dust on the contaminated leaves, and keep the leaves clean; the second is to spray the fungicide in time to prevent the occurrence of leaf spot disease, leaf blight and stem rot, and ensure that the leaves are green and the flowers are beautiful.