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Clivia (yellow)

sara haywoodsara haywood Posts: 143
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My DH came home with a Clivia plant for me today, he was very proud of himself as he really never buys plants. I have no experience with this plant, any suggestions?

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  • SwissSueSwissSue Posts: 1,447

    Clivias like to be pot bound, so don't pot it on until it nearly burst the pot. Water about twice a week and give it some liquid fertilizer once a week.Don't put it out into strong sunlight otherwise the leaves will scorch, a light shady spot is best. It is not hardy, so bring it inside around mid-October and don't water it again until April at the earliest, then start to water and feed again.

  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    I think i brought one of these for my mom, she keeps it in the conservetory, on the floor, not too much water, it seems very happy. Sorry thats all i know, im sure one of the experts will chip in soon image
  • sara haywoodsara haywood Posts: 143

    Brilliant Swiss Sue! Thanks to you both, I shall do just that.

  • sara haywoodsara haywood Posts: 143

    One more quick question, the pot it is in currently is quite small (approx 7inches) should I put it into a large pot now and then leave it the hell alone? image

  • SwissSueSwissSue Posts: 1,447

    No, leave it until it's filled the whole pot (it will grow side shoots). Once it's done that, repot it in only a slightly larger pot, you will have to poke the fresh soil well down the gap.image

    This is what mine looks like now (Google image, I have an orange one). See the size of the pot in relation to the size of the plant!

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  • sara haywoodsara haywood Posts: 143

    Thanks so much, fingers crossed!! 

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