The Clivia looks good as a houseplant, preferably in cooler rooms. Especially when it presents its flowers and shows off its typically shiny foliage for many years. But sometimes it's necessary to use scissors
Why do the leaves of the clivia need to be cut off?
The leaves of the clivia must be cut off when theyhave wilted or have turned yellow to brown. The causes of wilted leaves are usually waterlogging, overwintering that is too warm, pest infestation or over-fertilization.
What and how do I cut the leaves of the clivia correctly?
The leaves of the clivia are best cut off withsharpand previouslycleaned scissors. Do not cut directly at the base, but about 1 cmdistance to avoid damaging the base. The rest of the leaf will later dry up and fall off.
When does it make sense to cut off the leaves of the clivia?
If the leaves of the clivia have turned yellow or brown, it makes sense to cut them off. Usually the leaves of this houseplant are dark green in color. If they gradually and increasingly become lighter, they may soon need to be cut off. But be careful: only cut off the leaves of the clivia when they have turned completely yellow or brown. The reason is that the plant still extracts chlorophyll from the respective leaves and needs it for growth.
Under what circumstances do the leaves of the clivia die?
This amaryllis plant causes diseased or dying leaves if it iscared for incorrectlyor is placed in anunfavorable location. In addition, a pest infestation or disease can also contribute to the clivia (also known as strap leaf) leaves dying and needing to be cut off. The most common causes include:
- too strong sunlight
- Overfertilization
- lack of hibernation or incorrect hibernation
- Water shortage
- Waterlogging
When is it not enough to just cut off the leaves of the clivia?
If there isroot rot behind the wilted leaves of the clivia, it is not enough to just cut off the leaves. Then you should take this plant out of its pot, remove the wet soil, cut off any rotten root parts and repot the plant into a new pot with fresh soil.
How to avoid cutting off the leaves of the clivia?
Cutting off the leaves can only be avoided if youtreat the clivia welland thuspreventthe leaves from turning yellow or browndiscolor Pay particular attention to the winter rest that clivias need. During the dormant phase in winter, these plants from the Amaryllidaceae family should not be fertilized and only watered sparingly.
Tip
Cut off leaves to propagate Clivia
Clivias develop side shoots over the course of their life that look like leaves. You can use these so-called Kindel to propagate this houseplant. To do this, you simply have to cut or break them off and plant them in another pot.
