How to transplant a dollar tree: soil and pot selection
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The dollar tree (zamioculcas) belongs to the category of unpretentious perennials. Ornamental culture needs a systematic transplant, since the root system grows quite quickly and is highly sensitive. When transplanting, it is important not to touch the roots, but transfer them to another container along with a lump of earth. Florists are very fond of unpretentious culture, which will become a real decoration of any room.
Time for transplant
The dollar tree grows rather slowly. Young bushes need an annual transplant. Mature plants should be replanted every 2-3 years. Given the rapid growth of the root system of an ornamental culture, it is necessary to select an increasingly bulky container for planting every year.
Zamioculcas will decorate any room
The purchased seedling should not be replanted immediately after the purchase has been made. The first weeks need to give the perennial the opportunity to adapt. After 14-21 days, you can perform the procedure for transferring the zamiokulkas together with a lump of soil that envelops the root system into a new container.
The transplant procedure should be carried out during the spring or summer months. It is important to wait until the end of the flowering period. It should be borne in mind that systematic transplantation contributes to the active growth of the green mass of ornamental culture.
Transplanting a dollar tree at home
After purchasing flowers in a store, you need to send them to quarantine. For 21 days, zamioculcas should stand in a pot in a separate room in which other crops are not grown. It is important to control the condition of the perennial and systematically moisten the soil. Observing the leaf plates, you can timely recognize the presence of diseases and take measures to eliminate them. Below you can find a step-by-step process on how to transplant a dollar tree.
- When transplanting a dollar tree, the transshipment method is used, which contributes to the preservation of an earthen ball and does not require dividing the bush.
- On the surface of the bottom of the container for planting, a drainage layer should be made, the thickness of which is within 4-5 cm.
- The transplanted perennial is placed in a warm and slightly shaded room from the sun's rays. The soil is moistened moderately.
- For the first 3 years, the ornamental culture needs to be transplanted annually into larger containers.
- In the process of carrying out the first transplant, it is important to replace the store soil, in which there is a deficiency of nutrients necessary for the growth of green mass.
Dollar tree
Soil mixture
If you wish, you can prepare your own soil mixture, consisting of:
- sod soil;
- leafy soil;
- peat;
- charcoal;
- humus.
The soil mixture should be not only nutritious, but also loose. In addition, you can use commercial soil designed for succulents. Such soil is mixed in equal amounts with river sand and vermiculite. Such a mixture will not allow moisture to stagnate.
The presence of light and loose soil in the pots promotes rapid air penetration. The root system is saturated with sufficient oxygen and moisture.
Pot selection
The abundance of flowering depends on the volume of the container in which the flowers grow. The recommended diameter of the container for planting should exceed the volume of the roots of the zamiokulkas by 5.5-6 cm. Larger pots negatively affect the rate of development of the perennial, since the plant loses all its strength for the active growth of the root system.
Using a container that is too large often increases the likelihood of waterlogging. The best way to plant a dollar tree is to use a ceramic tank that has the ability to absorb moisture and allow air to pass through.
Experienced flower growers recommend purchasing wide, but low containers for planting zamiokulkas. It is very convenient to work with such a container. The plant is harvested with minimal damage.
When transplanting diseased bushes, it is recommended to rinse the root system under running water. The affected areas are removed. Vases with transplanted flowers are placed in a warm room. Indoor temperature in the summer months should reach 28-30 ° C. In winter, a temperature drop of up to 16 ° C is permissible. Compliance with these requirements will preserve the decorative properties of the perennial.
Bushes that have grown must be removed from the container along with a lump of soil to avoid damage to the root system. When transplanting, the roots, together with the soil, are rolled over into another container. The pot is then filled with fresh substrate. It is advisable to carry out transfer work together.
Unpretentious decorative culture can decorate any interior
Further care of the flower
After the flowers have been transplanted into new containers, the ornamental culture should be properly looked after. Basic guidelines for care are presented below.
Lighting
A dollar tree needs good lighting. In the summer, it can be displayed on windowsills and loggias. However, on particularly hot days, it is advisable to shade the flowers from direct sunlight in order to avoid the appearance of burns on the leaf plates. In the hot season, you can take flower pots out into the garden.
Humidity of air and soil
Ornamental culture is undemanding to air humidity. However, experts recommend that you systematically spray the leaf plates and wipe them from the dust layer. It is enough to moisten the soil in pots 3 times a week. More frequent watering can provoke rotting of the root system.
The tuberous root system is capable of accumulating a large supply of moisture. That is why the culture tolerates a long dry period remarkably. It is recommended to use warm, settled water for irrigation. The perennial is ideal for growing people who go on business trips, because flowers can do without watering for 5-8 days.
It is recommended to water the plants as the topsoil dries out. Do not allow moisture to stagnate in pots.
Top dressing
During active growth, zamioculcas needs nutrients. At this time, fertilizing should be applied every 5 days.For this purpose, you can use fertilizers intended for feeding succulents and cacti, which are on sale in any specialized store.
Top dressing for perennials
Reproduction of the dollar tree
To propagate the dollar tree, florists use the following methods:
- cuttings;
- dividing tubers;
- sheet.
Cuttings
Adult bushes can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings with small formed buds are cut from bare branches with a sharp knife. It is recommended to treat the cut areas with a small amount of activated carbon. For 120 min. cuttings are dried. At this time, it is necessary to fill the containers with vermiculite, into which the cuttings are subsequently deepened. After 14-21 days, rooting of the cuttings can be expected. At this time, the soil should be systematically moistened.
Tuber division
The root system of zamiokulkas can be easily divided and seated in separate containers. It is advisable to carry out these activities at the time of transplanting adult bushes.
Leaf propagation
Reproduction by leaf plates is the most time-consuming method. For this purpose, small leaf plates are separated from the branches and deepened into loose soil mixed with a small amount of peat. The soil mixture is slightly moistened. Up to 4 leaves can be planted in one container. The container with seedlings is exposed in an area well-lit by the sun's rays. It takes 60-90 days to wait for the formation of the root system. To speed up this process, you will need to cover the container with polyethylene material, which contributes to the creation of greenhouse conditions for seedlings. Polyethylene is removed daily for 5-15 minutes. for the purpose of ventilation, and the soil is moistened as necessary.
Zamioculcas in the interior
Possible mistakes
The dollar tree is considered a hardy plant. The unpretentious perennial is resistant to diseases and pests. However, with improper care, various problems can arise. When growing zamioculcas, it is important to systematically moisten the soil, not injure the roots and adhere to the watering regime.
The appearance of yellowness on the leaf plates is not always a problem. Against the background of the slow growth of the culture, some leaves grow old, turn yellow and fall off. In this case, you should not worry. Indeed, in the place of the fallen, new ones necessarily grow. However, the sheets may also turn yellow due to:
- systematic drafts;
- a sharp drop in temperature;
- overdried soil;
- invasion of pests.
The florist needs to periodically inspect his flowers, which will quickly identify and eliminate the cause of the disease. A healthy perennial will be able to delight with a decorative appearance throughout the year.
Keeping a dollar tree at home is becoming prestigious. Compliance with the recommendations for proper plant care will allow you to grow a gorgeous plant. The most important thing is to systematically moisten the soil, apply top dressing and put flower pots in a place well lit by the sun's rays.
