A professional, pest-free potting mix tailored for your Clivia Miniata. Created with a mindset for balanced moisture and aeration, this soil mix will provide better levels of water and nutrient-uptake for all varieties of the Natal Lily. Invest in your potting mixes and see your houseplants thrive. πͺ΄
Don't know the size of your new pot yet? Simply measure the pot's top diameter to find the perfect amount of compost you'll need for repotting.
| Size (Litres) | Ideal for... |
| 1L | 13cm pots or smaller |
| 5L | 14cm - 20cm pots |
| 10L | 21cm - 28cm pots |
| 15L | 29cm - 35cm pots |
| 25L | 36cm pots or larger, or for multiple repottings! |
We recommend to repot your Natal Lily once every three years, using a fresh batch of potting mix with the next sized pot. The only time that you may need to repot more often is if your plant is suffering from root rot. (Read the third question)
Yes! Repotting this plant (Natal Lily/Bush Lily) during the colder months of the year is safe practice & doesn't increase the likelihood of transplant shock or root rot (compared to transplanting in spring or summer).
Yes. Clivia are bulbed plants, meaning that it's natural for them to have dead roots attached to the plant's base. This shouldn't cause concern as all Clivia will have root rot from time to time and does not mean the plant will die. When repotting, THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTORβ’ recommend pruning the dead roots off (leaving any healthy ones attached to the plant) and continue repotting as normal (with this potting mix and the next-sized pot). A burst of fresh, healthy new roots should emerge within around six weeks of repotting.
We always recommend watering your houseplant around 12 hours before potting so that the plant is hydrated and strong enough for its repot. If you forget to water beforehand, it's not the end of the world as long as you're very gentle with the root system. It's also advised to wait two days before giving the plant another water again, just so it gives enough time for your plant to settle into its new home.
These lilies are classed as perennial, meaning that they'll flower each spring for around a month.
THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTORβ’ recommends providing a location within 1.5m (4.5ft) of a window for optimal light levels. You can even place a Clivia miniata on a windowsill, as long as the plant doesn't receive more than two hours of sunlight per day. A north, east or west facing windowsill is best for re-blooming chances. During the autumn and winter (six months before flowering), reduce the watering so that the soil becomes fully dry in between drinks. Over-watering is common during the colder months of the year, so we recommend holding back on the hydrations until April onwards. Ensuring the plant is kept on the drier side during these months will help provide a dormancy; something essential for Clivia flowering. From April onwards, increase the frequency of watering back to normal and begin feeding the plant once every third water with a 'houseplant' labelled fertiliser. Buds will form within the base of the plant, signalling the start of its flowering process.
It's best to keep the lid of the potting mix slightly ajar by around 20% to help it have aeration while in storage. The best place to store the potting mix is in a cool, dark shelf or cabinet until you need it next.
If you need any help at all, please feel free to reach out to us via the 'Contact Me' section on this website. Our professional houseplant advisor (THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTORβ’) will directly respond to your questions quickly so you feel 100% confident about the next steps with your plant - regardless if they're healthy or need a helping-hand! That's the ukhouseplants difference. πͺ΄
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