5 simple rules for taking care of Zamioculcus at home

A dollar tree, or zamiokulkas, which does not require special care at home, is not only very popular in landscaping residential buildings, but also pleases the eye of employees of many cafes and offices. This is partly due to the fact that this tall plant with its green juicy leaves fits perfectly into any modern style, reminiscent of the landscapes of the times of the dinosaurs. But the incredible unpretentiousness of the Zamioculcas family, which makes it possible to put a bowl with a dollar tree even in the busiest and busiest office, becomes even more incentive for its acquisition. What to do to make Zamioculcas pleasing you as long as possible? We have put together basic plant care rules that will help you care for your flower.

Watering

Bringing a new flower home, we are primarily interested in how to properly water it, because the requirements are often very different from plant to plant. For a dollar tree, you need to remember one simple rule: it’s better not to fill up than to pour. According to its preferences, zamioculcas is somewhat similar to unpretentious succulents: it is able to accumulate moisture, but not so much in leaves as in tuber roots, so stagnation of moisture in a pot or pan for it can result in rotting of the roots or other diseases.

• Water the plant only when the earth feels really dry to the touch.
• In winter, water approximately once a month.
• In the summer season, it is worthwhile to water up to once a week, although it is worth monitoring the dryness of the soil. Watering unnecessarily is not necessary.
• Provide a good drainage layer in the bowl to protect the roots from rotting.
• Do not water the plant with cold water; use settled water at room temperature.

Tip

A dollar tree does not need to be sprayed at all, but it is very advisable to gently wipe sufficiently large leaves from dust.

Lighting

It is also important to correctly put the flower, but, as you already understood, zamioculcas can equally well be located almost anywhere in the house. Since the flower loves partial shade, it is not at all necessary to place it on the windowsill - you can choose a successful more or less lit place, for example, on a coffee table. In addition, hot summer rays can leave a burn on the plant, which will slow down growth or even lead to the death of the flower. But if you go too far with the shadow, then zamioculcas will greatly slow down its growth and may become deformed, so try to find a middle ground.

Tip

Periodically rotate the bowl around its axis so that the flower forms beautifully, also do not forget to bring the flower bowl to fresh air on the balcony or garden if possible.

Temperature mode

The temperature spread at which the dollar tree will feel at ease is quite large: from 15 degrees in winter to 29 in summer. Of course, in the conditions of home detention, it will be quite problematic to provide a temperature of 15 degrees in the winter, but for Zamioculcas this will not be a disastrous experience: it will slow growth a little, but overall it will feel just as comfortable, and look after it somehow another will not have to.

Tip

If you want to plant a brightly flowering plant, Zamioculcas may disappoint you: the chances that it will bloom at home are negligible, and Zamiaculcas flowers cannot be called very noticeable.

Transfer

The root system of zamioculcas is quite sensitive, therefore, except for the pass of the entire soil lump, it is not recommended to transplant it.A dollar tree is rarely transplanted: every 2-4 years, because the plant grows rather slowly. In this case, the pot should not be much larger than the previous one, and the depth of planting should remain the same.

Before replanting a flower, it is recommended to check the roots of the plant for decay. If you see soft rhizomes with an unpleasant odor, do not be afraid to carefully remove them with scissors - the plant will only be glad to get rid of such ballast.

Tip

It is not for nothing that we mentioned the similarity of the dollar tree and succulents or cacti, because any ready-made soil mixture for these plants would be an ideal ready-made soil for it: loose soil with high breathability and low acidity. The same can be said about fertilizers and top dressing, with the help of which it is recommended to care for the plant. Feed during late spring and all summer so that the plant does not turn yellow and does not slow growth.

Breeding

Zamioculcas quite easily propagates vegetatively, and you have plenty to choose from.

• Propagation of zamioculcas by cuttings is most popular: a young shoot is separated from the main bush and planted in a separate bowl or glass directly in the soil, which is a mixture of sand and peat. It will be useful to create the effect of a greenhouse by covering the stalk with a film or a plastic cup. The best time for flower propagation will be May, and, by the way, you can very well try propagating zamioculcus leaf.
• Less popular is the propagation of zamioculcas by dividing the bush, when, when a flower is transplanted, its rhizome is divided into several parts. But given the fact that the root system of a plant is sensitive to mechanical damage, it is not recommended to resort to this method, especially if you are a beginner.

It is worth noting that the growth process of zamioculcus is protracted: in a year, only 2–4 new leaves are formed in an adult plant. That is why growing a flower from a shank or by propagating by leaf will require a lot of patience from you.

Tip

Take the plant institution seriously if you have small children in your house, because this flower is poisonous. Also, be careful when transplanting and be sure to wash your hands if the juice of the plant gets on them.

Zamikulkas is a wonderful plant that even a novice lover can take care of, and he will please you with his magnificent appearance all year round if you follow the simple rules of keeping it at home.

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