With its strap-like, richly shiny leaves and its firework-like umbel flowers, the Clivia enchants in a very charming way. The living room is the perfect place to enjoy their expression. But not all year round
What should you consider if the Clivia is in the living room?
The clivia should bebrightandwarmin the living room and should bewateredregularly. She is supplied with aliquid fertilizer every two weeks. At the beginning of autumn it is important to move the clivia from the living room to a cooler place due to its dormancy.
When should the Clivia be in the living room?
During itsgrowth and flowering period the Clivia (also called Clivie or Klivie) should be in the living room. This period usually begins at the beginning of January and ends in late summer.
Which location in the living room is suitable for the Clivia?
The belt leaf needs awarmandbright space in the living room. Normal room temperature is sufficient for it, but it cannot tolerate direct sunlight for too long. Too much bright sunlight in a south-facing window, for example, can cause the leaves of this houseplant to burn. Therefore, a location on an east or west window in the living room is the ideal choice.
Why shouldn't the Clivia be in the living room all year round?
Since the Clivia needs aresting phasein which it is muchcooler, it should not be kept in a warm living room all year round. So arrange for the clivia to be moved at the beginning of its winter rest. For at least two months, preferably four months, the Clivie should then stay in a cooler location, such as in the bedroom or stairwell, to overwinter. Otherwise it weakens and tends to stop blooming in spring. The risk of disease and pest infestation would also increase due to a lack of vegetation dormancy.
How to water the clivia in the living room?
Water your clivia in the living room so that its root balldoes not dry out, but rather the soil staysevenly moist. This houseplant should be watered more from January until watering should be stopped again in September as part of the care of the clivia. Watering is important not for growth but also for continued flowering. However, it is important to ensure that no waterlogging occurs.
What should you consider when fertilizing the clivia in the living room?
A clivia should be fertilized at bestevery 2 to 3 weeks. A liquid fertilizer for houseplants is suitable for this. However, special fertilizers for amaryllis plants are also commercially available. To fertilize the clivia, simply add the liquid fertilizer to the water.
When should the clivia be repotted?
This amaryllis should be repottedafter flowering, which is usually towards the end ofApril. But it is not necessary to give this houseplant a new pot every year. It is enough to repot them every three years and only when their roots come out of the pot.
Tip
Cut off the flower stem before overwintering
At the latest before you move the clivia from the living room to a cooler place for the winter, it is important to cut off the old flower stem. Cut it off at the base with a sharp knife!
