How to Plant a Clivia Correctly

A Step-by-Step Guide

Planting a Clivia at the correct depth is essential for healthy growth. One of the most common mistakes is planting too deeply.

Step 1: Prepare your pot or planting hole
Choose a suitable pot with good drainage and use a well-draining growing medium.

Step 2: Position the roots
Spread the roots naturally and position the plant so that the roots sit just below the soil surface.

Step 3: Add the growing medium
Carefully fill around the roots, ensuring they are covered and supported. Do not bury the stem or crown.

Step 4: Check the planting depth
The stem must remain visible above the soil, and the crown — where the leaves emerge from the base — must never be covered with soil.

Step 5: Water thoroughly
Water gently to settle the growing medium around the roots, allowing excess water to drain freely.

Remember

Roots below the soil. Stem and crown above. Never plant your Clivia too deeply!