Zamioculcas is a native of East Africa. This is an evergreen plant whose rhizomes resemble a tuber. On the dark green oval leaves you can see a natural glossy sheen. This is one of the advantages that attracts zamioculcas. Home care is not too burdensome.
Indoor ZamioculcasIndoors Zamioculcas zamiifolia is usually bred. People call this indoor flower a dollar plant. This representative of the flora is quite large and has fleshy stems. On each of them there are several solid leaves in the form of a feather (8-12 pieces). Zamioculcas plant can grow up to one and a half meters. At home, it practically does not bloom.
Zamioculcas - home care
When choosing the location of the plant, give preference to sunny places. It is there that Zamioculcas develops better. Leaving at home requires the shade of the plant - although it can withstand the direct rays of the sun, the constant presence under them negatively affects the development of this representative of the flora.
In early spring, zamioculcas should be gradually accustomed to sunlight - in order to avoid the appearance of burns on the leaves. The temperature in the room where the plant is kept should be about 25 degrees in the summer and at least 16 in the winter. Zamioculcas should be watered moderately. This is done only after the earth has dried. For irrigation, it is necessary to use well-settled water. If the water remains in the pan, it should be poured. From September to February, watering should be reduced. One of the plants that perfectly tolerates dry air is zamioculcas. Home care, however, for its good development involves cleaning the shoots with a damp sponge. In the summer, it is also recommended to spray the foliage. Zamioculcas should be fertilized once every half a month in spring and summer. A special fertilizer for cacti and succulents is suitable for this. In the fall, top dressing is stopped.
Reproduction of ZamioculcusThis culture is mainly propagated by division during transplantation. You can root leaf blades. To do this, use a peat mixture with sand. The temperature should be about 20 degrees. Shoots appear after about six months.
Plant transplant
Zamioculcas is transplanted once every 2-4 years. To do this, use high pots, the diameter of which must correspond to the size of the roots. At the bottom they put drainage. The soil should consist of turf and leaf soil with the addition of peat, sand and ash.
Disease
If zamioculcas turns yellow or dark spots appear on it, the reason is a cold room and excessive watering. Control measures: reducing watering and increasing room temperature. This representative of the flora can also rot the roots and stems. The reasons are the same. When these symptoms appear, the plant needs to be transplanted to another land, reduce watering and increase the temperature of the content. Then the beautiful Zamioculcas will delight the eye with an exquisite look and decorate the interior of the room.