How to water zamioculcas correctly so as not to ruin

Glossy exotic can store water. This is a real container of life-giving moisture - it is in its tubers, shoots, leaves. This property appeared as a result of a long evolution, because the representative of Africa grows in conditions of drought, heat and rare rains. Today the flower has successfully migrated to the apartments of plant lovers, but its habit of "drinking" rarely, but abundantly, remains.

How to properly water zamioculcas so as not to ruin the flower

There are two ways to maintain comfortable growing conditions while moistening the soil in the pot. Of two ways, you can choose how to water the zamiokulkas correctly.

The main rule of care is to underfill rather than overfill

Top watering:

• It is necessary to pour water along the edge of the pot from a watering can with a thin and long spout. You can even on its walls. This distributes moisture evenly without eroding the soil under the stem.
• You need to water until the excess begins to flow into the pan.
• The liquid must be poured out of the pallet 20-30 minutes after the procedure. This will prevent the development of root rot.

After watering, drops of water should not remain on the leaves and stems

Bottom watering:

• Water is poured into the pan (it is important to ensure that the pot does not fit snugly against the pan).
• After 15-20 minutes, the water is drained and poured again clean, for the same time interval.
• From above, the soil can be moistened with a spray bottle.
• After the second approach, excess water from the sump must be removed and root breathing through the drainage ensured.

In the first method, the entire volume of the substrate in the pot is moistened. The second allows the flower to independently regulate the intensity of hydration of its tubers.

What water is needed for irrigation, is it possible from the tap

Water is not only a natural moisturizer. The flower feeds on the useful elements and minerals contained in it. The most nutritious water is rainwater. The second place is occupied by the melt. But finding them in a city apartment is not easy, so you have to use the one that is available.

Any tap water, before watering a flower, must be defended throughout the day. At normal room temperature, liquid at room temperature (18-20 ° C) is used. If the room is cool, the water can be slightly warmed up, but not higher than 25 ° C.

Combining watering with top dressing

Since the dollar tree is capable of accumulating moisture, it will also accumulate any nutrients that it receives. Accordingly, there is a possibility of overfeeding the flower if you use complex fertilizers and dosage according to the instructions.

You need to fertilize it correctly:

• Fertilizers should be used only during the period of active growth - in summer.
• The dosage of fertilizers indicated in the instructions must be halved, otherwise the plant will die.
• Combine fertilization with watering. This will prevent root burns and distribute nutrition evenly.
• Minerals and organics should be alternated.

How often to water zamioculcas at home

Very important advice from professionals - better less often than more often. How many times to water zamiokulkas per week depends on the following factors:

• Indoor temperatures. The higher the temperature, the more and faster moisture evaporates from the substrate.
• Flower sizes. A large flower has a large supply of water, but needs an abundant supply of moisture.
• Pot sizes. A large earthy clod can retain moisture longer.
• Air humidity. High humidity will retain water in the soil, preventing it from evaporating.

How often to water a dollar tree can be understood from the state of the soil. To do this, you need to stick a wooden stick into the soil, determining where the moisture in the soil has remained. Between waterings, the soil from above should dry out by at least 3-5 cm. If you use bottom watering, then the stick should be dry. If the top is half.

For a flower zamioculcas, watering cannot be replaced by spraying

Watering the dollar tree depending on the season

A lover of exotic flowers definitely needs to figure out how often a dollar tree needs to be watered in different seasons. After all, the irrigation regime is associated not only with changes in temperature and humidity. The season determines the periods of active growth and dormancy of the plant. In any case, it is necessary to adjust watering for each zamiokulkas individually.

How to water in summer and winter

From the beginning of spring, the flower wakes up, starting to release new shoots. It grows slowly, and its average annual growth is 2-4 new leaves. Already with the onset of heat, watering needs to be increased slightly. In this case, the likelihood of getting a beautiful and healthy growth increases.

In summer, the flower continues to grow and can release new young shoots from small tubers. These new bushes require their own nutrition, which means they need to be watered taking into account the new plants. In order not to lose the decorativeness of the greenery of the zamiokulkas, watering in the summer should be abundant, as the soil dries out.

In the fall, the flower prepares for a dormant period. It can rarely release new shoots. Watering during this period gradually decreases.

In winter, watering is necessary very rarely, when the soil in the pot dries out completely. If the temperature in the apartment is higher than 25 ° C and the air is dry, the frequency of watering increases, but only slightly.

Air humidity and plant spraying

The plant is neutral to air humidity. Of course, high humidity will help feed through the leaves. But zamioculcas perfectly tolerates dry air, it can winter near heating devices. Spraying is most often carried out in order to cleanse the greens from dust.

The flower responds better to a warm shower. It is important to cover the ground from water entering it. The procedure should be carried out no more than once a month. You can also clean the leaf plates with a damp sponge or cloth as the greens become dusty.

Cleansing leaves from dust

Watering zamiokulkas after transplant

A typical spring transplant is accompanied by light soil moisture. The transplant of a healthy flower is carried out by transshipment. You need to moisten the new soil, from the edges of the pot.

If the plant is transplanted for the purpose of resuscitation after improper care, the following should be considered:

• Roots rotted from excess moisture are removed. Cutting sites are processed with root root for restoration. After transplanting, the plant should not be watered for at least two weeks.
• A plant that has begun to shed shoots from a lack of moisture needs to change overdried soil. Such a flower should be well watered after transplanting.After 10 days, check the soil for moisture and repeat watering, if necessary.

Plant problems due to improper watering

Proper watering is the only requirement for a flower. For the rest of his care, he is able to adapt to many things. Errors that indicate an incorrect moisture schedule can be divided into two types - with excess and lack of moisture.

With insufficient watering:

• the leaves become soft and wrinkled;
• the edges on the sheet plates dry out and break;
• shoots shed their leaves;
• leaves are covered with orange spots or turn completely yellow;
• the segments of the shoots dry up.

A plant requiring urgent rehabilitation and proper irrigation

Excess moisture will provoke:

• rotting tubers and roots;
• the appearance of dark spots at the base of the stems and their rotting;
• stopping growth;
• growth of low stems.

Zamioculcas is a wonderful home decoration. Its glossy leaves and powerful shoots will decorate any home. It is an absolutely undemanding desert plant. Taking care of him, you do not need to overdo it in watering and everything will work out.