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The Guide to Caring for and Blooming Your Clivia Plant: Tips for a Blooming Home

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Introduction: A plant native to the forests of South Africa, the Clivia rewards its owners with exquisite flower explosions several times a year. Learn how to create the ideal conditions for this hardy plant to bloom profusely.

Section 1: Creating the perfect environment:

  • Place the Clivia on the terrace in partial shade in summer and indoors in autumn to prepare it for winter.
  • Little watering is required, making them perfect for busy houseplant lovers.

Section 2: Growth Requirements:

  • Allow the Clivia a rest period from October to January with temperatures between 10 and 15 °C and reduce watering.
  • Fertilize only in spring to ensure healthy development.

Section 3: Specific care in different phases:

  • Water the Clivia with 40°C water during its rest period to stimulate flower development.
  • Fertilize weekly during flowering, but avoid excessive watering.

Section 4: Transplanting and Propagation:

  • Repot the Clivia after flowering and propagate it by division.
  • Be careful not to disturb the plant when handling it so as not to affect flower development.
  • Continued on next page

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