Zamioculcas - home care

Zamioculcas is a flower, a typical representative of the Aroid family. Despite the fact that zamioculcas received a description back in the 30s. XX century, culture has become popular quite recently. It was only at the end of the last century that they began to use it as an indoor flower.

Flower description: how to grow exotic

Natural habitat - mountainous terrain, the flower grows mainly in the east of the African continent. It has the ability to withstand long dry periods.

For your information! This plant is sometimes called the dollar tree. The likely reason for this strange name is the green color of the zamiokulkas. Or someone saw the similarity of the shape of the plant with the symbol of the banknote - the dollar. However, this is not the only alternative name for zamiokulkas. Due to the external similarity with the muzhegon spathiphyllum, some growers call it the flower of celibacy.

What does zamioculcas look like

Since the plant is quite exotic, not all gardeners understand how to care for zamiokulkas. See below for more details on how to care for a dollar tree so that it grows quickly and luxuriantly.

Zamioculcas: home care

Zamioculcas is great for growing at home. The flower is often used for landscaping interiors. Small densely arranged leathery, harsh dark green leaves have an oval-pointed shape and natural shine. The growth of zamioculcas is relatively slow, only a few new leaves appear on the flower in 12 months. Plant height about 100 cm. Life span up to 10 years.

Zamioculcas is a flower that has a very unusual structure - it does not have a stem. The complex foliage is located on fleshy stalks, the base of which goes into the underground part.

Note! The bushy plant is a succulent. Petioles, leaves and tubers are capable of storing moisture, which allows them to survive prolonged droughts.

Growing at home won't be a hassle

Zamioculcas is a very unpretentious culture. Even for a novice florist, growing and caring for a plant will seem quite simple. For normal development, the flower will require a minimum of effort. The main thing is to take into account the following points in caring for a dollar tree at home.

Lighting

The plant prefers bright diffused lighting, grows well in partial shade. The activity of direct sunlight (especially after 10:00) in the spring-summer period is dangerous for the flower and can lead to burns of the aboveground part. The zamioculcas plant normally feels in the shade, however, due to a lack of sun, its already slow development can be greatly slowed down.

Important! To maintain the freshness of the plant and not to disturb its shape, the flower should be periodically rotated around its axis.

Watering

One of the most important factors in the normal development of zamiokulkas is the frequency of its watering. The number of procedures should be determined individually for each plant. The main reference point is the state of the topsoil. In spring and summer, the earth can be allowed to dry out a little. If the soil has already dried up, while there are still traces of moisture, it is recommended to wait another 1 day, and then water it. In the cold season, you need to wait until it dries completely and only then water.For the procedure, soft and warm water at room temperature is best.

You need to water the flower as the soil dries out in the pot.

With excessive watering, rotting of the root system, stems and leaves can begin. If the foliage begins to turn yellow and dry, then this is the first sign of waterlogging. If this alarm occurs, action should be taken urgently. To do this, remove the flower from the pot, check the condition of the roots and remove the rotten ends. Then plant the plant in prepared fresh soil, and after 6-7 days water (moderately). No fertilization is required.

Temperature

Zamioculcas is also not very picky about the temperature of the content. He loves warm air around 22-25 ° C. In winter, temperature readings should not cross the mark below 16 ° C. The plant tolerates hot dry weather painlessly.

Pot selection

An optimal-sized pot should contain the entire root with a free gap around the perimeter of 3 cm. It is not recommended to purchase too large a container, as this can provoke a disease of the plant and impair its decorative properties. The diameter of the pot should not be too large, and the depth should be moderate, allowing to provide the necessary drainage.

The pot for zamiokulkas should be chosen not too large

Note! The most active foliage growth occurs during the period when the roots are practically in contact with the walls of the pot.

Zamioculcas will feel best in a clay pot. Such a container allows air to pass well, and can also provide additional ventilation to the root system. The flower can be planted in a plastic or glass pot, provided that there are enough holes at the bottom.

Top dressing

To feed the zamioculcas, special fertilizers are usually used (for cacti and succulents). You can also take diluted universal dressings. It is allowed to introduce funds into the soil only after moistening.

Important!It is not recommended to fertilize the plant in winter. This is best done in the spring. During the growing season, the flower needs additional feeding with mineral and organic fertilizers.

Fertilizer for zamiokulkas needs to be bought as for succulents

How to feed a flower from store preparations:

• Agricola. The preparation contains micro- and macroelements that are readily soluble in water. How to prepare the solution: dilute the drug (1 teaspoon) in water (2 l). The frequency of fertilization is once every 10 days. It is prohibited to include other drugs in the mixture. It is necessary to ensure that the solution does not fall on the green parts of the plant;
• Agricola Aqua. Dilution of the drug is not required. It can be introduced directly into the soil or sprayed with foliage;
• pocon. On sale, the tool is presented ready-made. The preparation contains substances hazardous to humans and animals, therefore it must be stored out of the reach of children;
• "Uniflor-growth". The nitrogen-based preparation accelerates the growth of green mass. To prepare the solution, the agent (2.5-3 ml) is diluted in water (1 l);
• "Uniflor-Bud". The preparation contains potassium and phosphorus. It stimulates the budding process and improves flowering. Before use, the product (3 mm) is diluted with water (1 l);
• "Master color". Preventive remedy for the common disease of chlorosis. The product is intended to stimulate flowering.

Pruning

Formation is necessary to give the plant the desired crown, as well as for its general rejuvenation.

Pruning is carried out at the request of the grower

You can and even need to trim zamioculcas. The procedure will help to form the crown of the plant, improve illumination, remove yellowed, diseased and bare branches. Usually pruning is done during active growth in spring or summer.

Pruning should be done if the branches begin to stretch up, but not to the sides.To give the crown a beautiful spherical shape, you will first need to remove the upper bud, and then get rid of the lateral branches that have the wrong direction of growth.

Important! It is not recommended to carry out pruning in winter, since at this time the zamioculcas completely stops growing.

You can also do anti-aging pruning. To do this, you need to get rid of old, unsightly branches. After the procedure, ugly stumps may remain at the base of the flower. They are usually removed during transplantation.

Transplant and garter

During periods of active growth, the largest leaves can begin to fall apart to the sides. To avoid this, you need to take measures. It is recommended to transplant the plant into a larger container, or place a support next to the flower. The best option is semi-circular or circular legs with legs. As a last resort, you can tie the foliage with a soft cloth strip.

Features of caring for zamioculcas black

Zamioculcas black got its name from the black color of the leaves and stems. From birth, young zamioculcas have a light green color, which later changes to black.

Zamioculcas black truly exotic plant

Caring for this type of house is practically no different from that of the classic zamiokulkas. The plant prefers shady places, direct sunlight is dangerous for it. Abundant watering of the flower is not just unnecessary, but even harmful.

Note! Planting and growing a plant is best done in rooms with good air ventilation, for example, it can be kept on a loggia, balcony, attic or veranda.

Zamioculcas Zenzi flower care

The dwarf variety has a thicker stem and very dark leaves. The plant does not need careful constant attention. Active watering is carried out in the spring-summer period - during the growth of the flower. Zamioculcas should be watered up to 4 times a month. The autumn-winter period is a time for rest, therefore, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1-2 times a month.

Zamioculcas Zenzi does not like frequent watering

This variety belongs to light-loving plants. At the same time, it feels normal in shading. The flower should be placed on the windowsill on the south side, where it will bloom better. The plant tolerates dry air well. You can spray it, but there is no such need.

Zamioculcas is a very undemanding plant. It doesn't need special attention. Even with minimal care, the flower will delight with its spectacular appearance and lush flowering.

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