_ _ _ _ How does Clivia breed? Clivia cultivation method

How does Clivia breed? Clivia cultivation method

Clivia's flower language is "a gentleman is humble, gentle and courteous, talented but not arrogant, ambitious but not arrogant, staying in the valley but not humble", which is deeply loved by the majority of flower-loving friends. However, Clivia has high requirements on the growth environment, so it is very important to raise Clivia, especially the indoor Clivia. The growth of Clivia is greatly influenced by water, soil, fertilizer, light, temperature and humidity. Below we will bring specific maintenance management methods.

Clivia's requirements for water:

PH value of water: Clivia likes neutral or slightly acidic water, with a pH value of around 6.5. The pH value of water varies from place to place. If it is not neutral or slightly acidic, it is necessary to consider improvement. If the water is alkaline, it can be neutralized with rice washing water.

Water quality: The water quality of tap water, river water and lake water is different, and clean water rich in minerals is the best. Tap water is artificially chemically treated and usually stored for several days before it is used to water flowers.

Soil water content: the suitable water content is 20% ~ 40%, and it is better not to be wet or dry. If the soil moisture content is too high for a long time, the air permeability in the soil will become worse, which is easy to cause root rot; On the other hand, if the water content is too low, it will dehydrate, resulting in dry and withered roots.

Watering method: the principle of watering is not to dry, but to pour thoroughly. Drinking a little water at a time is extremely harmful. I'm not talking about drying without water here, but that the soil water content is low and it's time to water it. People who often raise orchids usually play flowerpots with their fingers and judge the water content of the soil by the sound of playing. The sound made by the impact is dull, indicating that the soil water content is high and there is no need to water it; On the other hand, the sound is crisp, indicating that the soil water content is low and should be watered immediately. Skimming some water is extremely harmful because a small amount of water is mostly absorbed by the soil or flows directly along the pipes formed in the soil, and the root system absorbs very little, which is almost equal to not watering.

In addition, it should be noted that the water temperature and soil temperature should be close, and the temperature difference between them should not be too large; It is advisable to water it in the morning and evening. At noon in summer, the temperature is very high and it is not suitable for watering. Watering should avoid the flower heart, especially during the flowering of the arrow, so as to avoid the rotten heart caused by unclean water.

Clivia's choice of soil;

Clivia is a fleshy root, which is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, permeable and breathable soil, so the selection of cultivation soil should strictly consider these four factors.

Soil quality: Humus soil meets the above four requirements and is the first choice for orchid cultivation. Humus soil is preferably oak leaves (oak leaves), and other leaves such as larch, hazelnut, pear and apple tree can also be used, but attention should be paid to pesticide factors. Walnut leaves are poisonous and cannot be used. High-quality humus soil should be moderately decayed leaves, with a degree of decay of about 50%, a high degree of decay, and poor water permeability and air permeability.

In order to further improve the structure of humus soil and improve water permeability and air permeability, some larch pine needles, rice husk charcoal (instead of ash), river sand washing and furnace ash residue can be added, accounting for 65,438+00% ~ 20%. The hardened and barren ordinary soil is not suitable for orchid planting, which will seriously affect the normal growth of Clivia.

In addition, the PH value of soil in different areas is different, so neutral or slightly acidic soil should be selected, and the pH value is between 6.5 and 7.

Matters needing attention in fertilization:

As the saying goes, "one flower after another depends on fertilizer." Fertilizer is an essential and important nutrient source for the vigorous growth of Clivia. Clivia is a fertile flower, and the fertility of mature orchids must be sufficient.

Fertilization of Clivia depends on its size, variety, growth and season. Too much or too little fertilization is not conducive to the growth of Clivia. Too much will lead to root burning, leaf pleating or blockage; Too little and lack of nutrition, Clivia grows slowly, and its leaves are obviously narrowed, soft and not straight.

Types and uses of fertilizers: fertilizers are divided into solid fertilizers and liquid fertilizers.

1, solid fertilizer: castor seed, hemp seed, sunflower seed, perilla seed, etc. After frying, adding a small amount of bone meal is a very good solid fertilizer. Solid fertilizer is generally used as base fertilizer (base fertilizer and waist fertilizer) and applied twice a year (April-May in spring and 9-65438+1October in autumn), but the roots should not be touched to avoid burns.

2. Liquid fertilizer: Sesame seeds, peanuts, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds and freshwater fish (viscera) are all good liquid fertilizers after full fermentation. Liquid fertilizer, as topdressing, has fast fertilizer effect but short fertilizer effect, and can be applied once every half month. The application of liquid fertilizer should be based on the principle of low concentration, small amount and multiple times to prevent hypertrophy and root burning. Clivia grows vigorously in spring and autumn, so liquid fertilizer should be applied to provide sufficient nutrients. The application of liquid fertilizer should prevent it from dripping on the leaves or hearts of orchids, so as to avoid rotten leaves or hearts. After each fertilization, you should wash the orchid leaves or heart with the water in the watering can.

3. All of the above are organic fertilizers, and inorganic fertilizers can also be used, and the effect is faster. Clivia pays attention to balanced nutrition, which requires not only nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also a variety of trace elements. The serious lack of any element will have a bad effect on the normal growth of Clivia. This is also the reason why people use organic fertilizer for a long time.

Lighting requirements:

Light is the basic element of photosynthesis in Clivia. Need sufficient light, indoor orchids should be placed on the windowsill to ensure sufficient light. Not resistant to strong light, like weak light (flowers reach light), and the light intensity is high in summer, so shading treatment is needed to prevent burning leaves. Clivia leaves have strong phototropism, so the phototropism angle should be adjusted regularly to make the plant shape neat. If possible, the extension direction of leaves should be consistent with the north-south direction.

Clivia leaves should be kept clean, and dust on the leaves should be wiped off frequently with a soft wet cloth, which is beneficial to photosynthesis.

Temperature requirements:

The suitable temperature for the growth of Clivia is 15℃ ~ 25℃, neither cold nor hot.

When the temperature is above 25℃ in summer, ventilation, shading and other methods should be taken to cool down. When the temperature exceeds 30℃ and the humidity is low, the luster of the leaves will decrease. When the temperature is high, the leaves will grow too long, and even have a high fever at high temperature, which will cause the whole plant to rot.

Below 10℃, the growth is slow, below 5℃, the growth is inhibited, below 0℃, the leaves are frozen or die.

Humidity requirements:

Clivia likes warm and humid environment, and low humidity will affect the luster of leaves; Dry air and open air will make the leaves lose their delicate luster and become rough and dull. It is for this reason that Clivia cultivated in the flower cellar is delicate, moist and shiny, but Clivia cultivated on the windowsill can't achieve this effect. The solution is to try to create a small environment similar to a flower cellar on the balcony.

The relative humidity in the environment is between 70% and 80%.

Clivia is a wet plant, and its growing environment needs high humidity. Its optimum humidity range is 70%-80%. Clivia grown in this environment has green leaves, clear veins, short, wide and tidy leaves and high ornamental value. However, due to the family environment, it is difficult for ordinary families to meet this standard. This is also the main reason why many people can't raise Clivia. Clivia is a sunny plant, and it doesn't require much light. As long as the temperature is suitable, the illumination time can be long or short.

All flowers can bloom normally, and short sunshine in winter and spring is more conducive to flowering. Good illumination is an important condition to ensure the bright color of Junzi Orchid. But it still likes weak light, especially strong light.

Clivia leaves have phototaxis. If left indoors for a long time, the leaves will definitely deflect in the direction of the sun. As far as its plant modeling is concerned, it is difficult to achieve the ornamental effect of looking at a line from the side and looking up like a fan.

Clivia must be placed in the north-south direction, not in the north-south direction. What if the leaves are too long? You can clip two leaves together and surround them with playing cards to avoid hurting them. If it is normal, the leaves will be corrected in 15-20 days.

Clivia's stout fleshy roots not only store enough water, but also put forward higher requirements for the soil on which it depends. Only nutrient soil with good air permeability, loose texture and rich humus is suitable for the growth of succulent roots of Clivia.

Anti-rot leaves or loose hair must be fermented before use. Without fermentation, roots burn easily. Clivia must change the soil once a year.

Precautions for changing pots:

The time and frequency of soil replacement of Clivia depends on the size and season of seedlings. Like these mature clivia, they have to change the soil once a year. The best time to change soil is spring and autumn, because Clivia grows vigorously at this time, and the growth of plants will not be affected by changing soil. Take Clivia out of the pot, cut off rotten roots and old roots that have no absorption ability, and remove waste soil. Cover the drain hole of the flowerpot with broken pots, fill it with nutrient soil with a thickness of 2-5cm, grab a handful of soil and fill it in the roots, then put the plants into the pot. When the nutrient soil is filled to half the height of the pot, gently press it down along the edge of the pot with your hands, so that the roots stand in the pot and are not easy to bend. The key point of soil replacement is to fill the roots with soil. Otherwise, there is no soil at the root, and water and nutrients cannot reach the root, which is easy to cause rotten roots and arrows. After changing the nutrient soil, you can water it.

In fact, in the final analysis, Clivia's conservation knowledge is far more than that. Many conservation knowledge depends on the exploration and accumulation of orchid growers in practice. But you don't have to worry, because many clivia lovers also know that it is difficult to raise clivia well, but it is not easy to raise clivia to death. Although this is a joke, it also shows that Clivia is not so delicate. As long as you work hard and pay more attention, you can certainly cultivate colorful Clivia, and life can naturally add a little beauty and fun.