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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 2, 2016
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    Yellowing leaves are generally an indicator of watering issues. To much or to little.
    Make sure the soil dries slightly between waterings. Check the soil, don't water on a schedule.
    Also insects or disease can cause yellowing leaves. Check for signs of insects and treat with Neem Oil if indicated.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    December 9, 2016
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    See these articles for general information and how to divide clivia:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/clivia/clivia-plant.htm
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=655

    Clivia should be kept in the same pot for at least three years to avoid disturbing the roots too often. After that, it can be repotted when the plant is too large for its pot. See this article for how to tell:
    https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fact-sheets/houseplants/repotting-houseplants

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 4, 2017
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    This actually can be common, especially the first time that your Clivia blooms.
    A cooler location can help along with feeding with a soluble fertilizer is the most effective way to induce the peduncle to grow normally.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/clivia/clivia-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 19, 2017
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    When the seeds turned to yellow or red, they were mature and can be removed from the plant. These matured seeds can be germinated into new plants.
    You can remove the seeds and just toss. You did not harm your plant in any way.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/clivia/clivia-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 25, 2017
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    Slugs and Snails can dine on Clivia plants.
    Thrips can also attack the plant and cut off the flowers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/clivia/clivia-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    ellie13232 on
    June 9, 2017
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    Go ahead and cut off the flower stem. Unless you are trying to raise and collect clivia seeds it is best to remove old flower stems so the plant can put energy into producing more flowers instead of maturing seeds. A plant's primary objective is continuation of the species. By removing flower stems before seed develops the plant is encouraged to bloom again.

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    ellie13232 on
    June 12, 2017
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    Pruning off the old flower stems and pods will encourage the plant to put it's energy into new foliage and flower development instead of spending energy developing seeds. Plants want to survive and seed production ensures survival of the species. Unless you want the seeds, remove them for the health of the plant.

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