Re: was World's Largest Flower/ now Clivia miniata
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: was World's Largest Flower/ now Clivia miniata
- From: M*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 07:42:38 EDT
Dot - I think I would repot it in good potting soil just to be safe. This
will give you an opportunity to examine the roots to make sure there is no
rot. The clivia is a slow grower, and would probably benefit from being put
outside in a shady area over the summer. I let mine get on the dry side
before I water it. Also, take care not to cover the base of the plant too
deeply - it seems to appreciate having a bit of the crown above the soil
line. If the leaves are shriveling while still green you are probably over
watering it. If it is getting too dry and the leaves are turning brown it
may need more water.
Don't give up on the blooms - the plant may take two or three years to bloom
especially after being damaged or being divided and replanted. One of mine
was accidentally left outside last winter during a freeze; I thought I had
lost it, but it sprouted again this spring and is now recovering slowly. I
can't help you with the fertilization; being a gardener with a lot of other
responsibilities means my plants take what they are lucky enough to get! My
method is to mix a really good potting soil with mushroom compost when
potting my plants and I add a slow release fertilizer to the soil as well.
If I have time, they occasionally get a dose of water soluble fert when I
water, but this is hit or miss - usually they just get watered and lucky for
that some days!!! I top dress the pots in the spring with mushroom compost
and they respond beautifully.
Good luck and don't give up on it - it can take more abuse than it is given
credit for. Even if you don't have time to repot it, I'd move it outside for
the summer (shade only though). It will appreciate it!
Pam Adkins
Houston/Navasota
Z9/8b
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