Proper Clivia feeding, pest control, and disease prevention are essential for keeping your plants healthy, vigorous, and flowering at their best. At Utopia Clivias, we follow a trusted nutrition and protection routine that supports strong growth throughout the year. This guide explains exactly how we care for our Clivias and which products deliver the best results.
Our Clivia Feeding Programme
To achieve optimal Clivia growth, we use two premium slow-release liquid fertilisers from Gold Suite Fertilisers:
Calbud and Response 1.
Both products are highly concentrated, fully water-dispersible liquid fertilisers that provide balanced nutrition for both young and mature Clivias.
When and How We Feed Our Clivias
We feed our entire Clivia collection twice a year:
November: After the flowering season
May: Before winter
The fertiliser mixture is combined with a systemic fungicide and insecticide to create a complete soil-drench solution.
Applying it by hand as a soil drench ensures direct uptake, and the nutrients remain active in the plant for up to six months—making this an efficient long-term feeding method.
This schedule supports consistent growth, healthy leaves, and strong flowering for the next season.
Why Calbud Is Ideal for Clivia Feeding
Calbud contains essential minerals including Calcium, Zinc, Nitrogen, Magnesium, and valuable trace elements.
These nutrients play a key role in overall Clivia plant health and reproduction.
Benefits of Calbud for Clivias
Safe to use during blooming and pollination
Calcium supports pollen-tube cell production and correct directional growth
Magnesium enhances chlorophyll formation and improves foliage health
Zinc promotes pollination and improves stress resistance
Boron assists with pollen-tube development
Compatible with a wide range of agricultural products
Using Calbud strengthens flowering success and ensures stable growth across the season.
Why Response 1 Works for All Growth Stages
Response 1 delivers a balanced formula of macro and micro-elements, complemented by a high percentage of kelp extract—ideal for root development and recovery from environmental stress.
Benefits of Response 1 for Clivia Growth
Rapid nutrient absorption and fast visible results
Accelerates seedling growth and supports mature plants
Encourages strong root systems and general plant health
Helps Clivias recover from heat, drought, and transplant stress
Versatile: works as a foliar feed, soil drench, or fertigation supplement
Compatible with most agricultural products
Response 1 contributes to robust root strength and long-term resilience—key factors in growing strong Clivias.
Preventing Pests and Diseases in Clivias
To maintain clean, disease-free plants, we use a combination of systemic insecticide and systemic fungicide, which ensures all-round protection.
Insect Control for Clivias: Immidor
Immidor is a systemic insecticide that helps control a wide variety of pests commonly found on Clivias.
Active ingredient: Imidacloprid
Protects against both agricultural and home-garden pests
Absorbs into plant tissue for long-lasting internal protection
Disease Control for Clivias: Orius
Orius is a trusted systemic fungicide that provides both preventative and curative action against fungal infections.
Active ingredient: Tebuconazole
Shields plants from a broad range of fungal diseases
Strengthens plant resilience and prevents recurring infections
Using Immidor and Orius together forms a powerful defence system that keeps your Clivias healthy all year.
Conclusion: Building a Strong Clivia Care Routine
Effective Clivia feeding, combined with strategic pest and disease prevention, is the foundation of successful Clivia cultivation.
By using high-quality fertilisers like Calbud and Response 1, and pairing them with systemic treatments like Immidor and Orius, you support:
Strong, healthy roots
Vibrant green foliage
Improved pollination
Long-lasting resistance to stress
Reliable flowering year after year
At Utopia Clivias, we rely on this system because it works—consistently and sustainably.
