Clivia(Kaffiir Lily)

[Lindamct]

I have brought up this lovely houseplant before. My two mature Clivias haven't bloomed in 4 years. I am wondering if I should change the dirt? I know the roots like to be croweded. What would be the best type of soil mix to use. I would like to get them transplanted this week. I also have 7 offspring from seeds that are 3 years old in need of better growing medium. Any suggestions out there?

[millo]

Not sure where you have your Clivia but they do like some sun - just not midday sun. They also like to "rest" over winter in a dark cool place like a basement. Maybe this helps.

[millo]

sorry ................. forgot to mention that i doubt it's the type of soil that's the problem. Clivias are hardy plants that need little care and grow in the poorest of soils.

[Lindamct]

Hi Millo. Mine have always been in a Southeast window, no direct sun, and use to bloom in this location. I must give them a rest this Winter as you suggested in the coolness and darkness of the basement. I am wondering if I should repot them with better soil for this tropical species? Any other suggestions out there?

[Lindamct]

Thanks Millo, seems to me I read that somewhere too!

[sunkeeper]

I have a clivia. It has been in the same pot for 2 years.
I almost neglect it and it blooms for me twice a year.

[Lindamct]

Sunkeeper, do you give it cool, drier, and darker conditions during the Winter Months?

[sunkeeper]

Hi Linda, Right now it is in a small pot they love to be root bound.
I do keep the soil on the dry site. I do keep it in low light during the winter months. I basically ignore it and it does bloom.

[Lindamct]

Thanks Lorraine! I think I have mine in too large a pot, and I think I baby them too much perhaps!

[sunkeeper]

I have been thinking of transplanting mine in a pot size a little bit bigger,not much. It does bloom twice a year for me.