Zamioculcas

The conditions in which most succulents live in the wild are far from comfortable. Therefore, growing such plants as indoors does not cause any special problems.

Zamioculcas is no exception, or dollar tree, even novice flower growers can successfully care for it.

Of course, like any other plant, zamioculcas is responsive to quality care; in gratitude, it can please its owners with its amazing flowering. But this doesn't happen often.

Landing Features

Soil for a flower You should not choose a greasy one; one intended for succulents or cacti, with the addition of pebbles, shells, and perlite, is ideal. It should pass water well. It is advisable to use a ceramic pot for planting.

Zamioculcas is transplanted as follows:

  • young plants annually
  • adults - once every few years
  • When transplanting, take into account the direction of growth
  • The size of the pot increases as the flower grows

We create optimal conditions for development

For active flower growth, you will need to follow some rules:

  • the room temperature can fluctuate from + 15 C to + 26 C, the plant is quite thermophilic
  • the light should be bright but diffused
  • Watering should be systematic, but it is not recommended to allow excess moisture

Phytodesigners are attracted to the dollar tree by its tolerance to low light. However, the flower will not increase in size with this placement, but care he will need a special one.

Read the articles in this section and learn all the secrets of proper care for Zamioculcas.

Having found out what pests and diseases can affect a flower, and by what symptoms they can be suspected, you can easily cope with the problem, because the most important thing is not to miss the moment when treatments against pests and diseases will be most effective and the plant will suffer the least.

A common problem when growing zamioculcas is yellowing of leaves; in the articles you will find a detailed description of the reasons and recommendations for eliminating them.

Reproduction of Zamioculcas

The first rule: you cannot germinate cuttings in water!

You can grow a new specimen from leaf or from a piece of rhizome. Planting material is not deeply immersed in sterile soil containing peat, perlite, sand. Lightly moisten, build a greenhouse from transparent material.

Kornevin or Zircon will speed up the process of root formation, but you still need to be patient, the process may take several months.

The rate of root formation is usually directly proportional to the size of the material taken for planting; the larger its dimensions, the faster the roots are formed.

Study the care recommendations and treat your green pet carefully. And in gratitude for your efforts, let the dollar tree protect the well-being of your home!