clivia plant problems

Problems. Clivia are generally trouble-free, suffering few pests and diseases. However, conspicuous tufts of white, waxy wool appearing on the leaves indicates an infestation of mealybug, which may be troublesome. Slugs and snails can also cause damage to flowers and leaves.

What is killing my clivia leaves?

Insect Pests

The amaryllis borer moth can completely destroy clivias. The larvae of these bugs, which are caterpillars, tunnel down in the leaf, destroying the corm. The mealy bug is another problem for clivia plants. ... Scale insects, nematodes, snails and slugs and grasshoppers will also damage clivias.

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.

How do you revive a clivia plant?

Add a generous sprinkling of steamed bone meal and dehydrated cow manure. Water well to settle the new soil about the roots. Add more potting mix as necessary to fill, and water again. Clivia is a subtropical that needs abundant warmth and moisture in spring and summer.

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.

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.

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.

How do I get my clivia to flower?

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. (1.6 C.)

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.

Does clivia need sun?

They enjoy a position in full shade, but will tolerate dappled shade or a bit of morning sun. When used as patio plants, clivias grow best in containers with a diameter of between 10-25cm. Plant in a compost-rich, sandy soil mix. ... In the wild, clivias grow in woodland and forests from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga.

Why do clivias not flower?

This could be due to too much/too little water, or a lack of sufficient feeding. The attractive berries on clivia plants do not need to be removed from the plant. Leaving them intact will not affect the next season's flowers.

Can you separate clivias?

Clivias can be divided now too. Just lift the clump with a spade and divide. ... Clivias have fleshy roots and so when transplanted they need to be watered just once, and left, because they easily rot.

What conditions do clivias like?

Indoor clivias prefer bright, indirect light while those grown outdoors need shade. They also like rich, well-draining potting mix or soilless mix. Clivia is most active from spring through fall, at which time the plant should receive daytime temperatures of 70 F. (21 C.) or more and no less than 50 F.

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.

How do you care for clivias?

POSITION in a warm, shady spot with protection from afternoon sun. The dappled light under trees is ideal. WATER regularly in spring and summer but let them dry out in autumn and winter. Clivias are quite drought-tolerant but won't survive wet feet, so don't use pot saucers.

When can I transplant clivias?

Clivias should be transplanted during the second half of Spring to early Summer. I prefer to take remove single plants from the bunch rather than to divide the whole big cluster.

How often should you add coffee grounds to plants?

Add coffee grounds to your worm bin every week or so. Worms love coffee grounds. Just don't add too many at once, because the acidity could bother your worms. A cup or so of grounds per week for a small worm bin is perfect.

Can you put too much coffee grounds in your garden?

Because they are acidic, coffee grounds make good acid mulch. Of course, too much of anything is just too much, so apply coffee grounds in limited amounts. ... Working coffee grounds into the soil will improve its tilth, but do this sparingly unless you have acid-loving plants, like camellias and azaleas.

Are eggshells good for plants?

The calcium from eggshells is also welcome in garden soil, where it moderates soil acidity while providing nutrients for plants. Eggshells contain such an abundance of calcium that they can be used almost like lime, though you would need a lot of eggshells to make a measurable impact.

Do clivias flower more than once?

Clivia can flower at slightly different times each year depending on if we have had a cold winter or a warmish winter. Although most C. miniataflower in September, some are a little slower and may flower in October or November. The amount of light seems to also be a factor.

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.

Do clivias bloom every year?

Your clivia will bloom in March or April but when young, they can hold off blooming until mid-summer. If this happens, continue to follow the advice above so your plant gets the idea of what you want from it. In summer, place potted plant dappled shade (indirect light).