Although it is not exactly easy to care for, the Clivia is not particularly susceptible to plant diseases and pests. If she does suffer from this, it is usually caused by care errors and can be easily remedied.
What diseases occur in clivia plants and how can I prevent them?
Clivia diseases are usually caused by care errors. Wilting or yellow leaves indicate incorrect watering, brown spots indicate too much sun. Pests such as mealybugs appear at high temperatures. You can prevent this through proper care and a bright, cool location.
What diseases does the Clivia suffer from?
Your clivia will have wilted leaves if it is not watered enough. On the other hand, watering too abundantly leads to brown leaf tips. If you don't react to this in time, the roots will begin to rot. If the leaves turn yellow and develop brown spots, then your clivia has probably received too much sun. On the other hand, if the plant is too warm, the flower stem will not grow sufficiently and will remain quite short.
What pests occur on the Clivia?
Mealybugs sometimes appear on clivias. They sit close to the roots between the leaves. Most of the time it is too warm for the Clivia. Coat the affected leaves with a solution of soft soap and spirit; this is best done with a soft brush. Then rinse leaves with clean water. Afterwards you should definitely treat your Clivia to a slightly cooler place.
How can I prevent diseases and pests?
The best way to prevent disease and pest infestation is through careful care and the right location. Avoid direct sun, but still give the clivia plenty of light. In summer she also enjoys spending time outdoors, which makes the Clivia more resistant.
In the growth phase, the clivia also needs a lot of water without its roots being permanently wet. From April to August, add some liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water every seven to fourteen days or use a slow-release fertilizer once a year.
Preventive measures against diseases and pests:
- bright, not too warm location
- avoid direct sun
- water regularly, abundantly in summer, little in winter
- fertilize regularly in summer, about every 1 to 2 weeks
- Don't overwinter too warmly
Tip
With the right care and in a suitable location, the Clivia is quite resilient and rarely suffers from any diseases and/or pests.
