Like many other indoor plants, the clivia needs to be repotted from time to time. But not too early, because the plant doesn't like that at all.
Clivia are true flowering miracles and the older the plant gets, the more numerous the flowers become. Normally, such plants have to be repotted regularly so that the ever-growing root ball has enough space. It's different with the Klivie, she's very frugal. She prefers not to be transplanted prematurely. The optimal period is after about three to four years. Then the planter is often completely filled and the clivia ready for repotting.
We have put together a list of what you need to pay special attention to and the best way to proceed here.
Repotting Klivia - That's how it's done
Remove Klivia from the old pot
Repot your Klivia immediately after flowering in late winter or early spring. The flower pot used so far is probably completely rooted and individual root strands are growing out of the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. It may not be easy to pull the plant out. With a calm, even pull on the tuft of the Klivia, you should be able to get the problem under control. Avoid jerky tears.
Tapping out the roots and checking for damage
Hold the plant by the tuft and tap the root ball a few times on all sides on a hard surface, such as a stone. Much of the old substrate will come off as a result. Stubborn lumps can be easily removed under running water with a little patience. Now check the he alth of the roots. Cut off any rotten or dead strands with a sanitized knife.
Choose a new plant pot and fill in the drainage layer
The new pot for your Klivia doesn't have to be much larger than the one you used previously. A hole in the bottom is important to ensure smooth water drainage. In addition, you can fill in a drainage layer of expanded clay or coarse gravel about three centimeters thick to safely prevent dangerous waterlogging.
Mix fresh substrate
A suitable substrate for the clivia isMixture of garden soil and sand. Alternatively, you can use commercially available potting soil. Important for he althy growth of the clivia are a loose substrate consistency, a generous nutrient content and a pH value in the range of 5 to 6.
Plant clivia in a new pot
Place the root ball of the clivia in the middle of the new flower pot on the drainage. Next, fill in the prepared substrate in small portions from all sides. Shake the pot frequently so that the soil is also distributed in the cavities between the roots. Make sure the root ball is completely covered at the end.
Finally, gently press the substrate with your fingers and water the clivia lightly. After a few days, check whether the earth has subsided significantly. If this is the case, simply fill in the resulting empty space with fresh substrate.