To avoid cliviaplantproblems, focus on providing ideal growing conditions. This means positioning potted plants near a sunny window where they receive bright, indirect light. Problemswithclivia also arise when proper irrigation is not maintained. Thank you for contacting the Toronto Master Gardeners regarding problemswith your Cliviaplant. It’s possible that your Clivia is showing signs of gradual decline because it requires a different care routine. Clivias need adequate light to remain healthy. Growing clivia: problem solving. Siting your clivia in the right location and paying attention to watering, avoids most potential problems. Brown patches, tips, or edges to the leaves are caused either by sun scorch, too little water, or by frost. cliviaplant Q: Many years ago, I purchased a Kaffir Lily (Clivia miniata) at the Philadelphia Flower Show and it has special meaning to me. Recently, the bottom leaves are turning yellow. What is causing this and what should I do? Also, sometimes it does not bloom well. Stresses the plant and did not help. If you can find a fungicide for house plants (mild products, usually) you can try this. The old problems (the brown spots) won't go away, but if the fungicide is the right product the new growth should not develop the problem. Clivia experiences few diseases or pests, with most problems being associated with wet or poor soil conditions. Mealy bugs and lily caterpillars can often be found in the centre of the plant or at the base of the broad leaves, so treat at the first signs with horticultural oil or neem oil. Cliviaplant diseases are no exception to this. To avoid cliviaplantproblems, focus on providing ideal growing conditions. This means positioning potted plants near a sunny window where they receive bright, indirect light. Cliviaplant Urban plantsClivia containers are often overflowing with glossy dark green foliage. It is easy to understand the cause for alarm when clivia issues begin to show themselves. To avoid cliviaplantproblems, focus on providing ideal growing conditions. FAQs. What are some common problems when growing clivias indoors? Common problemswithclivias include yellowing leaves and root rot, lists Kiersten. Yellowing leaves are often a sign of overwatering, she notes. This can be the cause of yellowing snake plant leaves, too. Repotting Cliviaplants is slightly different to other houseplants due to the root system 'shedding' its older roots when new ones are emerging (usually in late winter). This means that when you come to repot it, up to 50% of the root system might have become deflated/flat/rotten. When repotting is necessary, carefully remove the plant from its pot and place it in a new pot that is no more than 2 inches wider in diameter. Spring and summer are the best times to repot a clivia. What are the most common problems on clivia? Everything you need to know about Clivia (Clivia spp.), including propagation, ideal conditions and common pests and problems. Problemswithclivia also arise when proper irrigation is not maintained. Only water clivia when the surface of the soil has become dry. Make certain to avoid wetting the foliage of the plant when doing so. Plant insects rarely bother Cliviaplants. If mealy bugs do appear, wipe them off with a Qtip dipped in alcohol. Diseases. Bacterial and viral problems such as root rot, damping-off, rust, leaf spots and bacterial rot.