With its strong green and glossy leaves all year round, the Clivia is an attractive houseplant that produces wonderful orange flowers in summer. But does she feel comfortable in a cool bedroom or does she need a lot of warmth and sunlight?
What should you pay attention to with a Clivia in the bedroom?
Clivia in the bedroom is ideal during the growing season (March-September) at temperatures between 16-18°C and sufficient brightness. Water regularly, fertilize every two weeks and remove wilted inflorescences after flowering. Note a cooler dormancy period (8-12°C) in winter for successful flower formation.
When does Clivia feel comfortable in the bedroom?
During itsgrowth period (March to September), the Clivia feels at the right place in the bedroom when the temperature there is between 16 and 18 °C. This houseplant from South Africa needs good lighting conditions to thrive there. The location should therefore definitely be bright enough. It is best to place the Clivie directly on the windowsill where it receives morning or afternoon sun.
Why shouldn't the Clivia be permanently in the bedroom?
The bedroom is usually too warm for the winterresting phase of this plant. The clivia needs a rest period of around 4 to 5 months. This starts in October and lasts until February. The temperature at the location should then be between 8 and 12 °C. Find a bright place to spend the winter! If the clivia is not given this cooler period of winter rest, it will not produce any flowers in the summer because it does not have the strength to do so.
How should the clivia in the bedroom be watered?
In order to bloom for a long time, the clivia needsregularwatering. It prefers amoist substrate that should not dry out, especially during its flowering period. So water them every few days and make sure the moisture stays in the soil. However, there should be no waterlogging. This is not tolerated by the Clivia. In winter, when it is resting, you should water this plant significantly less and less often. Then slightly fresh to partially dried soil is important.
Does the clivia in the bedroom need fertilizer?
Regular fertilizer application plays adecisive role in the care of the clivia in the bedroom. It is best to use a commercially available liquid fertilizer (€14.00 on Amazon) that you mix with the irrigation water. Fertilizing begins every year in March/April and is carried out every two weeks. The clivia should be supplied with fertilizer by the end of August at the latest. With a bit of luck, this will even stimulate a second flowering.
What further care does the Clivia need in the bedroom?
The Clivia needs further care in the bedroomnot mandatory Since the temperature there is rather low, it grows slower than in nature and therefore only needs to be repotted every three years. The potting soil is completely renewed. If daughter plants have formed after flowering, they can be separated and planted in a new pot to propagate the clivia.
Tip
Remove wilted inflorescence
Immediately after your clivia has bloomed in the bedroom, you should remove the withered inflorescence with a knife. Forming the fruits would rob her of too much energy that she needs for the next flowering.
