last updated December 02, 2022 Clivia is a fascinating plant. Native to South Africa, this large flowering evergreen can get very expensive if bought as a full grown plant. Luckily, it can be grown quite easily from its large seeds. Keep reading to learn more about clivia seed germination and growing clivia by seed. Clivia Seed Germination Clivia plant Clean and sharp scissors or pruning shears Seedling tray or small pots Potting soil Rooting hormone Once you have everything you need, you can start propagating Clivia. Propagation Methods Seed Propagation Seed propagation is the most common method used to propagate Clivia. Here's how you can do it:
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Propagating Clivia From Seed Tanya Visser - The Gardener 58.6K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 754 Share 98K views 3 years ago SOUTH AFRICA In this video, the Tanya Visser team shows you how to. 1. Rinse the seeds thoroughly with clean water to remove any bleach residue. 2. Fill a seed tray or pots with a well-draining potting mix. 3. Place the seeds on top of the soil, spacing them out evenly. 4. Lightly press the seeds into the soil, ensuring they are in contact with the soil. 5. However the easiest way to propagate clivia is by division, this is quick , reliable and simple. And you will get the same type of flowers as the parent plant. Propagation from seed can sometimes be easy and other times rather difficult, depending on your skills and facilities available. The ideal time to collect seeds from your clivia plants is in the late summer or early autumn. Most of the flowers have faded and clivia seed pods are formed. This allows enough time for the seeds.
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Harvested clivia berries Removing the seeds from the berries We find that by peeling the berries to reveal the seeds speeds up the germination times and increases the success rates of germination. You'll find that there is quite often multiple seeds within a berry. Garden Guru Adam Woodhams explains how to grow clivias, including propagating plants by dividing mature specimens or growing new plants from seed. Water the soil medium well and make holes of about 2cm deep with a dowel stick. Gently plant the sprouts in them, leaving half of the seed body above ground. Place the seedlings in a warm, protected spot in the shade and water them with a gentle sprayer once or twice a week. Clivia berries. The seeds should not be allowed to dry out, or they may not germinate. Some books suggest soaking the seeds in water overnight. I have not done this, and I do get good germination. If you have time, you may try soaking them. I do drop my seeds in a dilute detergent solution, swirl them around, and rinse them off.
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Harvesting and Processing Clivia Seeds How to Harvest Clivia Seeds? Wait until the fruit on your Clivia plant has ripened and turned a bright orange or red color. Gently twist the fruit off of the stem. Remove any remaining flower petals. Rinse the fruit with water. Remove any dirt or debris. Fully the fruit dried out for 1-2 weeks. Move the seeds to a seed tray. One can place seeds in a pot with drainage holes and cover it with a plastic sheet. Once the seeds sprout, remove the cover and move the pot to diffused lighted area. Once the seeds have sprouted, like its first real leaf, transplant the germinated clivia seedling into its intended location.
How To: Grow Clivias From Seeds Babylonstoren 7.87K subscribers Subscribe 50K views 6 years ago It's really easy to grow clivias from the seed. All you need is patience..more.more All. Mix a solution of 9 parts water to 1 part household bleach (Sodium hypochlorite) and pour it into a small jar or other container. You will need enough to cover the seeds. Place the newly harvested clivia seeds in the bleach and water solution and soak them for 24 hours. The bleach works as a fungicide to prevent mold and other fungal diseases.
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Grow clivia under cover in a frost-free place, avoiding hot rooms, in good light but out of direct sun. Water regularly in summer but sparingly in winter, when the plant should be 'rested' in a cool place. Feed in spring and summer, and deadhead once flowering has finished. Propagate from offsets, in spring. To propagate Clivia miniata from seeds, follow these steps: Collect ripe fruits from the plant and remove the pulp to expose the seeds. Wear gloves as the pulp can cause skin irritation. Rinse the seeds thoroughly and allow them to air dry for a few days. Fill a seed tray or pots with a well-draining seed starting mix.
