how do i get my clivia to bloom

It is possible to force clivia to bloom once the initial flowering period is over. Clivia needs a cold period of 25-30 days in order to bloom. You can simulate this natural cold period by placing your clivia in a cool area with daytime temperatures at about 40-60 degrees F. (4-15 C.), but no lower than 35 degrees F.

Why do my clivias not flower?

Clivia are subject to weather conditions like other plants. They need at least 6 weeks of cold weather to flower. After this cold spell, the warming temperatures prompt the plant to commence flowering. Plants that are kept in pots inside a warm house may miss this cold spell and not flower.

What is the best fertilizer for clivias?

Clivia plants need to be fertilized in the spring just after blooming. Once you begin the fertilization process, you can do so monthly with a water-soluble, potassium-rich fertilizer. The mixture needs to be 20-20-20 at half the recommended strength. It is recommended you discontinue fertilizing over the colder months.

What time of year do clivias flower?

These clump-forming plants grow from stocky rhizomes, and have long, bright green, strap-like leaves. Most bloom in spring, but flowering times do vary, depending on the species Clivia gardenii, for instance, blooms from autumn to spring, bringing welcome colour to the winter garden.

How often do clivia plants bloom?

Water well and once new growth with fresh leaves in the plant's center, feed weekly with soluble liquid fertilizer at one-fourth the strength you'll see listed on the label. Your clivia will bloom in March or April but when young, they can hold off blooming until mid-summer.

How often should I water clivia?

During the spring and summer growing seasons, a clivia needs regular watering but should be allowed to become dry to the touch between waterings. An automatic weekly watering will often be too much and can cause rot. Fertilize once a month with a half-strength dilute solution of 20-20-20 fertilizer.

Do clivias like sun or shade?

Clivias will grow in shade, but may become 'leggy' if grown in deep shade. They will still flower, but not prolifically. Aim for good light in autumn and spring, but avoid strong sunlight in the summer months. Best grown in fertile, well-drained soil.

Why are the leaves on my clivia turning yellow?

Over-Watering

Clivias develop yellow leaves and root rot if they are over-watered. They grow best when kept barely moist in pots with excellent drainage. Clivias bloom more freely when their roots are crowded, so don't re-pot until the bulb starts to push out of the container.

When should you fertilize clivias?

Make sure the drainage is good, clivias like to be fed well when they are actively growing in spring and summer by foliar feeding or diluted compost teas. It is best to use an organic fertiliser high in potassium immediately after flowering. In late winter early spring apply the general purpose fertiliser.

Do you prune clivias?

HOW TO PRUNE CLIVIAS. Once flowering season is finished, cut back the flowers right at the base of the stem. It is also a good time to clean up the rest of the plant by removing any yellowed, brown or damaged leaves. ... Never prune more than one third of the plant within a 12 month time span.

When can I divide clivias?

Growing clivias

They are tough plants and will grow in all but the coldest areas of Australia, but they must be protected from frost. They are normally divided in spring, after they have finished flowering.

Do clivias like lots of water?

In the wild, clivias grow in woodland and forests from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga. They are found in thick mats in shallow, well-drained soil on rocks covered with leaf mould, nature's mulch. For this reason, keep clivias moist at all times, but avoid overwatering as clivias do not like waterlogged soil.

Is Clivia poisonous to dogs?

Clivia lily poisoning in dogs is caused by the consumption of any part of the clivia lily plant, but the bulbs and berries are the most toxic.

How do you divide and replant clivias?

Clivias can be divided now too. Just lift the clump with a spade and divide. Look out for any young ones growing from the side, chop these off and plant them. Clivias have fleshy roots and so when transplanted they need to be watered just once, and left, because they easily rot.

How do you look after a clivia plant?

Care for Clivia Plant

The soil should be kept somewhat moist but allowed to dry slightly between deep waterings. They should be fertilized once a month as well. In late fall (about October), move outdoor plants inside for their overwintering rest period, which should last about 12-14 weeks.

Do clivias flower every year?

Clivia are indigenous plants, which have adapted to our local climate, making them very easy to grow. All they require is dappled shade and occasional watering to produce brilliant blooms year after year.

Why are my clivia leaves going brown?

Your plant is called a Clivia Plant. The leaves are turning brown because you are over fertilizing the plant, excess salts from the fertilizer. Slow growing plants in low light require very little plant food. Too much fertilizer is worse than not enough.

Where do clivias grow?

Clivias prefer being planted in large drifts under evergreen trees or shady areas. They can easily be planted with other shade plants. Clivias also work great in containers, which enables one to move them around. They dislike the hot afternoon sun which can burn their leaves.

Can you grow clivias in full sun?

Clivias originated from South Africa and are a trouble free hardy plant given a shaded area with good drainage and sufficient water during the warmer months of spring and summer. Too much exposure to full sun and dry conditions will bleach their deep green strappy foliage and weaken the health of the plant.

Do clivias like coffee grounds?

The addition of sulphate of potash will assist in ensuring a good harvest. Used coffee grounds can also be added to the soil with beneficial results. These will acidify the soil. A handful, sprinkled over a square metre should be an ideal application rate.

What do you do with clivias after they bloom?

Cut back clivia to maintain a desired size. Do this after flowering. Cut stems to a healthy set of leaves or the parent branch where they originate. It's best to prune lightly each year rather than prune hard every few years.

What type of soil do clivias like?

In pots Clivias prefer a well drained, slightly acidic potting mix such as composted pine bark. If grown in the garden they grow in virtually any soil type with varying degree of success, provided that they are not over watered.