Clivia Flowers on Short Stalk: Missing Dormancy or Potassium

Two Requirements for Tall Flower Stalk

1. Cool dormancy: 34–50°F, dry, 4–8 weeks in winter.
2. Balanced fertilizer with potassium: Equal N-P-K (e.g., 10-10-10).

If dormancy was skipped or too warm, stalk stays short. Check fertilizer label—potassium is the third number.

Resource

Clivia Society for detailed culture.