When is it better to change the soil for Clivia?

We can't ignore the care of Clivia. Changing pots and soil is a big problem. Changing pots in time and updating the soil suitable for Clivia growth can make Clivia grow better and bloom more beautifully. So, when and how can Clivia change soil? Let's talk about the time and method of changing soil for Clivia.

First, the time for changing soil.

Clivia usually needs to change the soil every spring after flowering. When changing the soil, you should also pay attention to choosing a basin with the right size. The flowerpot should not be too big, and the texture should be deep clay pot. Purple sand pots can be used barely, but porcelain pots must not be used. Poor air permeability is not conducive to Clivia drainage.

Second, the method and steps of soil replacement

1. Before changing the soil, Clivia must stop watering, and wait for 5 to 15 days for the soil moisture in the basin to be close to zero, because changing the soil at this time will not hurt the roots and recover quickly, and will not affect the normal growth of Clivia.

2. Material preparation before soil replacement: Add and subtract rotten leaves, pine needles, river sand and carbon residue (in autumn, the ratio can be 5.2.2. 1, and mix them in spring for later use. Prepare other solid fertilizers such as hemp seed and sunflower seeds for frying (be careful not to use too much), and choose some special pots suitable for Clivia.

3. Knock the pots and soil to check the root growth, remove the rotten hollow roots, and start loading pots and soil:

Step 1: Cover the basin hole with two tiles, covering it loosely and not blocking it, so as to achieve the purposes of water permeability, air permeability, soil leakage and root exposure.

Step 2: spread soil on the basin bottom (or combine with spreading base fertilizer). After paving, expose the root bag of Clivia upwards, fill it with plain soil, then wrap the soil in the root bag with roots, and put the root bag down into the pot. Don't scatter soil in the root bag.

Step 3: Hold the root bag with one hand, and fill the soil around the basin wall with the other hand (it can be mixed with solid fertilizer or used to make waist fertilizer in autumn). The soil should be filled evenly, the orchids should be righted and compacted with fillers. What we should pay attention to here is filling the soil, that is, squeezing or locking the root with the soil from the basin wall, outside the root bag and inside the root bag instead of pressing it down. The purpose is to make the roots stretch and grow smoothly.

Tip: In the process of changing the soil for Clivia, if the roots have been trimmed, wait a few hours for the roots to dry before watering, and then plant the potted Clivia in a place without direct light. Before the root function is restored, water should be strictly controlled, and normal maintenance can be achieved in 10- 15 days.