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Posted by KathiCville 7 (My Page) on

Sun, Dec 18, 05 at 17:04

Hello...I have four clivia seedlings that I started last winter--all small but healthy-looking. I know that it's standard practice to put "adult" clivia into dormancy this time of year to encourage blooms later. But I'm wondering how to handle the tiny seedlings. Should I withhold water, water very lightly, water heavily? Fertilize, not fertilize? I haven't been able to find a good answer anywhere. Can someone supply advice or point me in the direction of a website that offers a bit of wisdom? Thanks!

(If it makes any difference, I potted them up individually into small 4" clay pots back in September.)

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Posted by annebert 6b/7a MD (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 1, 06 at 12:21

You could wade through this site and see if you find anything.

They are in the same family as hippeastrums (amaryllis) , so I suggest treating them as I treat amaryllis seedlings - feed and water them now to keep them actively growing until they reach blooming size (which clivianet says is 12 leaves).

Here is a link that might be useful: Clivianet

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Posted by KathiCville 7 (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 2, 06 at 11:37

Thanks, Annebert! I'll follow your advice about treating them like amaryllis. All four seedlings are just now putting out their second set of leaves, so have a long way to go till they reach blooming size.

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Posted by gerris2 Zone 7a Delaware (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 5, 06 at 22:53

I never had my Clivia miniata seedlings go dormant, they just kept on growing, now I have nice big plants and they really do flower after 12 or so leaves. Keep the faith! LOL

Joseph

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