Why clivia does not bloom and leaves turn yellow: causes and photos of plant diseases, as well as recommendations on what to do for treatment at home

Clivia belongs to the perennial evergreen herbs of the amaryllis family. This unique plant differs from many indoor plants by its relative unpretentiousness, as well as a high threshold of susceptibility to various pests and diseases. Often, even if some problems arise during its growth, then, as a rule, this is due to improper care and violation of the conditions of detention.

Thus, in this article we will reveal the main reasons why clivia does not bloom, as well as the diseases that are most common in this plant, and talk about ways to deal with them.

Brief description of the plant

Clivia is a perennial evergreen. Belongs to the Amaryllis family. The homeland of this flower is considered to be South Africa. In nature, there are about 5 species.

Clivia flower is a bulbous plant with long narrow leaves of saturated green color. Clivia also has a long peduncle. During the flowering period, this plant looks truly bewitching. The inflorescence has several flowers painted in a saturated orange color.

Diseases and treatments at home

It should be noted that clivia is a rather not whimsical plant and is perfectly adapted to life in room conditions. However, if you do not provide this flower with proper care, then some diseases and pests can affect it. So, we consider in more detail the disease of clivia, as well as methods for their treatment.

Lack of colors

There are several reasons why clivia does not bloom at home:

Lack of flowering due to a flower transplant in a very large pot - Clivia begins to actively grow leaves and roots, and until then, until it completely takes up all the free space in the pot, it will not bloom.
You need to know that transplanting clivia into a large pot can also lead to rotting of the root system.
The reason for this is the delay in the pot of excessive amounts of water.
Necessary measures: when transplanting, the roots of the plants should completely fill the space of the pot (For example, if the diameter of the pot is 30 cm, then the capacity for transplanting should be no more than 35 cm).
Lack of nutrients in the soil.
Necessary measures: during the growth period, every 2 weeks, you should fertilize the plant, and the next year there will be a flower-bearing arrow. As fertilizer, you can use, for example, urea urea or ammonium nitrate.
Unsuitable air temperaturewhich contains the flower (very high or vice versa low). Necessary measures: air temperature should not be lower than 20 degrees and not higher than 25.

Why do the leaves dry?

Sometimes clivia exhibits drying, starting from the middle of the leaf. This process is also accompanied by the appearance of brown spots with a white border. The main reason for the drying of clivia foliage lies in its incorrect location. The flower can not be placed under direct sunlight, as this causes burns to the leaves, which ultimately leads to their drying.

Necessary measures: the flower should be placed in a place with diffused sunlight.

In addition, drying and darkening of the tips of the leaves may indicate a violation of the rules of watering. So, clivia, being an onion plant, can store a large amount of moisture, which is enough for a long time. In this regard, watering should be moderate. During dormancy, watering should be minimized.

Yellowing foliage

There may be several reasons for yellowing foliage in clivia:

Natural process - only the lower leaves turn yellow, while young foliage begins to appear. In this case, there is no reason for concern.
As a result of transplantation - it should be noted that in most cases, clivia suffers transplantation not without consequences. In order for the plant to take root, it is enough to add a special root formation stimulator to the water for 1 month.
Wrong watering - is the most common cause of yellowing of foliage. In this case, watering is either plentiful, or vice versa scarce. You should keep a balance and remember that clivia does not need a lot of moisture. It is necessary to ensure that before the next watering the soil must be dry.
IMPORTANT! Excessive watering causes not only yellowing of the leaves, but also more serious consequences, in the form of a rotten root system.
In this case, the only way to save the flower is to transplant it. In this case, it is necessary to pre-treat the rotten roots.
At the end of the flowering period - as a result of the formation and ripening of fruits, clivia leaves may also turn yellow. This is due to the fact that during this period the plant spends a lot of "strength". If you do not pursue the goal of collecting seeds, then the fruits, as well as the drying flower stalk, should be removed.

The flower stalk does not grow

The presence of a short peduncle in clivia, or its absence at all, indicates that the plant has insufficient watering or is kept at too low a temperature during active growth. The most effective way to solve this problem is to water the flower with warm water (temperature not higher than 40 degrees).

Also One reason for the weak growth of the peduncle is the absence of a dormant period for the flower. So, in winter, clivia should be at a temperature of no higher than 12 degrees. However, if it is contained at a higher temperature, then accordingly the peduncle begins to actively develop.

At the same time, cell tissue does not have time to fully form, which as a result leads to a short, deformed peduncle with blooming flowers.

What to do for plant health?

In order to ensure normal growth of clivia, as well as lush flowering, It is important to adhere to the following basic care rules:

Location - The flower should be placed on a light windowsill. However, it is important that direct sunlight does not fall on the plant. In summer, clivia can be taken outside, while also in a place inaccessible to the scorching sun.
The most suitable locations for clivia are western and eastern windows.
Content temperature - in the summer and spring, the flower should be provided with an air temperature of 20-26 degrees. In the autumn period, the temperature should be reduced to 13-14 degrees. In this case, with the appearance of the peduncle, the temperature should not fall below 20 degrees.
As noted earlier, increased air temperature during the dormant period of clivia can have a negative effect on further flowering and plant growth.
Watering - the flower should be watered with soft water, after allowing it to stand for a day. Between watering it is necessary to allow the earth to dry. If there is excess water in the glass pan, it should be poured from there. During the flowering period, watering should be increased. In this case, the water should be slightly higher than room temperature.
Spraying flower - periodically, clivia should be sprayed, and also wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. The optimum moisture level for clivia is 40%.
Transfer - it should be noted that clivia does not like transplants, so this procedure should be resorted to in exceptional cases (for example, when the roots began to rot).
Transplantation of adult plants should be carried out no more than 1-2 times during the year. In addition, before planting a flower in another pot, the roots must be treated with crushed coal or ash.
After completion of the transplantation process, clivia should be placed on the windowsill with that side to the sun, which it previously stood.
Top dressing - It is necessary to start feeding the plant after the first pick. This procedure should be done 2 times a month for an adult plant and every two weeks during the growth period.
Such fertilizers are used as top dressing: Mineral - "Kemira", "Agricola", "Pokon", "Master" and others, Organic - manure, bird droppings, compost, peat, etc. During dormancy, the flower does not need to be fed.
ATTENTION! In addition, it should be noted that the clivia flower is very poisonous, so after working with it, you need to wash your hands thoroughly.
Otherwise, the ingress of leaf juice into the digestive tract can lead to the occurrence of diarrhea and vomiting.

Read more about the features of care and other nuances of growing clivia at home, read in a separate material.

Photo

Below you can see a photo of clivia and its diseases.

Pests and the fight against them

The following most common pests of clivia are distinguished:

Shield - Also called shield aphid. An adult keeps motionless in one place, and the larvae creep across the entire flower. A characteristic sign of the appearance of this pest is the formation of dark growth spots on the leaves.
Way of struggle: the leaves must be thoroughly washed with soapy water. At the same time, in order to enhance the effect, you can add a little kerasin or denatured alcohol. This method will help get rid of the larvae of the insect shield. Adults can simply be removed with a cloth soaked in soapy water. After this procedure, the flower should be sprayed with an insecticide.
Mealybug - It looks like white cotton wool, located on the leaves.
Way of struggle: if the number of individuals of this parasite is not large, then they can easily be removed with a damp cloth. If there are a lot of pests, then the flower should be sprayed with an insecticide every day until the flower is completely cleaned.
Spider mite - This type of pest is almost invisible on the plant. This is a small spider with a size of 0.5-1 mm. His body can be painted in green, gray or brown. It feeds on the cell sap of the plant, which subsequently leads to the appearance of small transparent dots on the leaves. Then the leaves turn yellow, dry and fall off.
Method of control: the most effective tool in combating spider mites is the treatment of clivia with phytoverm.
Aphid - Located in a large colony on the bottom of the leaves. It feeds on the plant cell sap, which leads to their deformation, twisting, as well as drying. Excess aphid juice exudes outward, which forms the so-called "honey dew" on the flower.
Way of struggle: if the aphid struck an insignificant area of clivia, then rubbing the leaves will help to get rid of it, as well as pruning the most affected areas. In the event that a significant area of the plant is affected, then the flower can be treated with insecticides.

Thus, clivia has a low predisposition to the harmful effects of pests. However, if this nevertheless happened, and the parasites wound up, then it is necessary to start acting in time, preventing their active reproduction. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to bring out "uninvited guests", and in some cases it is completely pointless.