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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 18, 2011
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    It should not hurt the plant, but if it is unsightly, you can wash it off. Placing the plant in the shower works well for whole plant cleaning.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 7, 2011
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    You can prune the stalks anytime after flowering. The entire plant can be cut back in spring prior to any new growth.

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    Nikki on
    June 23, 2011
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    Heather on
    August 8, 2011
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    Yes, they are called clivia.

    Clivia need a rest period in order to bloom. They are alot like amaryllis in this regard. Have you provided a rest period? This article will help you with doing that:
    https://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/palette/110102.html

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    Nikki on
    October 12, 2011
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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 30, 2011
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    Most people remove the seed pods, simply because they divert energy from the plant's next bloom towards producing seeds. If you do not want or need seeds, just cut the pod off.

    With the plant being planted outdoors, you should not need any special care for them to rebloom. They will go into a dormant period all on their own and will rebloom for you next year.

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    Nikki on
    January 5, 2014
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    I would spray about once a week for one month just to make sure you clear the pests out. I would not fertilize until you see the plant putting out new growth. Stressed plants can be easily burned by fertilizer, so it is best to wait for it to recover before doing that.

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