Zamioculkas is an exotic flower that has become very popular in a short period of time. It, similarly to a faty woman, is called a money tree, but in order not to be confused with the latter, zamiokulkas are usually called a dollar tree. Apparently, therefore, he often decorates office space and banks.
Optimal conditions for plant growth
In the wild, the plant develops well on dry soils and under the hot sun. At home, the plant requires care. After the purchase, he needs two weeks to adapt to the new conditions, only then the plant is transplanted.
Important! Zamiokulkas flower, or rather its leaves, are poisonous. If there are small children or animals in the house, you should put the zamiokulkas in a place inaccessible to them. Trying to taste tastes like an upset stomach or an allergic reaction.
Zamiokulkas lighting
The place for the plant is better to allocate on the southern window-sills. They are always lit by sunlight. On the north side, the zamiokulkas will not disappear either, but the leaves will not be so bright, and the growth will be so fast. Shaded rooms are not suitable at all - the leaves will look for a source of light, stretching and weakening. The lack of light will significantly degrade the decorative appearance of the plant.
Temperature and humidity
In its natural environment, zamiokulkas is resistant to drought and heat, but care in the home is to observe the temperature and humidity conditions.
In summer, the plant prefers a temperature of + 21 ... + 29 ° С, in winter - + 15 ... + 18 ° С. In principle, small drops are not terrible for him, but the temperature below + 12 ° C will be disastrous for the flower.
Attention! The most unfavorable conditions for zamiokulkas - dampness at low temperature.
Humidity does not play a special role in the development of a plant, but it responds well to spraying.
Soil requirements
Heavy soils are not suitable for plants. Zamioculkas loves loose soil that is able to pass moisture and air well. You can buy ready-made soil with the addition of coal, you can cook yourself. To do this, take in equal parts of the leaf and turf soil, sand and peat.
How to plant zamiokulkas
Before planting the plant, prepare drainage for the pot. This may be expanded clay, small river pebbles and foam. It must be placed on the bottom of the pot by three quarters. For successful rooting, plants are well suited ready-made soil for violets or cacti, they are perfectly breathable and moisture. If you take the soil from the garden, it must be disinfected. When planting cuttings can be rooted in the water, in a disposable cup. The seedling is placed in a warm place with diffused illumination at + 22 ° C. If rooting in the ground, water regularly. It is important not to overflow - weak roots will rot from excess moisture. When planting a plant with tubers, make sure that the tubers slightly peeking out of the ground.
Did you know? There are many superstitions associated with zamiokulkas. It is contraindicated in the house of a lonely young lady. Popular belief says: if a lady wants to get married, she should remove ivy, violets, tradescantia and frosting from the house.
Fertilizer and watering Zamiokulkas
Zamiokulkas is not a capricious plant, but you need to know how to care for it. First of all it concerns watering and fertilizer. Being resistant to drought by nature, zamiokulkas tolerates underfilling more easily than excess moisture. Although with a long absence of watering, the plant drops the leaves in order to spend less moisture and nutrients. Do not be alarmed if this happens - the root of the plant does not die and when it resumes, it is well restored. With the stagnation of moisture, the root system will rot and die.
In the summer, a moderate irrigation regime is needed; in the winter, water once a month with warm separated water. Sometimes the plant needs to arrange a warm shower, while covering the soil in a pot with a film. The plant needs additional feeding during the growing season once every two weeks. For feeding, it is better to take a universal fertilizer and dilute it to half the specified concentration.
In the spring and summer, you need to feed twice a month with cactus or succulent compounds. Zamiokulkas responds well to spraying. For this purpose, complex compounds or urea are used. During the winter period of rest it is not necessary to fertilize the plant.
How to perform a flower transplant
When choosing a pot for transplanting, consider: the larger the pot, the more the root system will develop, otherwise the aerial part of the flower will develop better.
When it is necessary to replant a flower
Zamiokulkasa at home is transplanted annually. The plant grows slowly, so does not require frequent transplants. Do this if the tubers are filled with the whole pot, then the plant will become cramped and it needs help. Young plants are transplanted every two years, adults once every five years.
Transplant plan
Zamioculcas does not tolerate transplantation, so this is done by transshipment method with utmost care. Soil during transplantation does not change, having crossed the plant from the old pot to paper, and then add new fresh soil to the old pot. The need to completely change the soil occurs only when the plant is sick. It is preferable to use a clay pot, the soil in it dries faster and there are less fears of moisture stagnation. When transplanting, note that the following leaves that grow after transplantation will be larger than the previous ones, so the pot must be resistant.
How to propagate zamiokulkas
Zamiokulkasa is propagated by root division or grafting. Sometimes a fallen leaf already has a formed tuber, you can use it as a planting material.
Interesting! Feng Shui teaching about plants says: if the plant is healthy and it shines with bright green leaves, you should not worry about financial problems. Receipt of money in your budget is reliable and stable.
Tuber division
For the procedure of breeding tubers, the adult plant is carefully removed from the pot. Its rhizome is divided, trying not to damage the tubers, and dried. Each separated part is planted in a separate pot. When planting, sprinkle with fine wood charcoal. The pot should already have drainage and pre-prepared soil.
When planting in a pot, do not bury the tubers in the ground, let them peep slightly on the surface. The plant must be watered and arranged in a warm place with ambient lighting.
Plant cuttings
Zamioculkas during reproduction by cuttings taken from a flower purchased at a store, do not root well. This happens because the store plants are treated with growth stimulants. Best suited material taken from home healthy plants.
Suitable for breeding period - spring and summer season. Prepare a drainage pot with soil. The stalk is enough to dip into the fertilizer, and not to fertilize the entire soil. Sit in the pot, slightly buried, cover with soil. For the first time, a small pot will do. The sapling for two weeks is arranged in the regime of high humidity. After the appearance of the roots can be put on the window sill for a permanent habitat. Do not forget to water and fertilize it in accordance with the recommendations.
If you prefer to plant decorative exotic plants at home, but you have little free time, the zamiokulkas will suit you: it is difficult to care for, and reproduction of this flower is not difficult.
