The second name of Zamioculcas. Zamioculcas home care transplant reproduction

Recently, the zamiokulkas flower has become increasingly popular. The plant is undemanding in care and beautiful. What else is needed? In the people it is called "dollar" and "money" tree. Many people consider him a talisman, they believe that he will help in preserving and increasing the monetary element. According to some Feng Shui canons, in order to attract financial luck to the house, you need to place zamiokulkas in the southeast - the “wealth sector”, while putting a couple of coins in the pot.

The plant began to enjoy popularity relatively recently, although it was described by botanists in the nineteenth century. If you want to get an indoor miracle tree, you should read the basic recommendations for caring for it. If you do everything right, the Zamioculcas flower will delight you with its beauty for a very long time.

Zamioculcas (lat. Zamiocúlcas) is a very beautiful plant that belongs to the Aroid family and reaches a length of one and a half meters. Homeland are the desert expanses of Africa. There it grows along with other succulents - plants that store moisture in fleshy stems, rhizomes and leaves, which they use during the drought period.

The flower is endowed with a large underground tuber, rather large, leathery, feathery, erect, located on thick fleshy petioles covered with a waxy coating of leaves. blooms Money Tree, especially if grown at home, is very rare. The flowers of the plant resemble cobs, in which small light and inconspicuous flowers are collected. The cobs themselves are formed in the lower part of the zamiokulkas, they are covered with green bedspreads, and therefore are hardly noticeable. Flower growth is very slow.

In the photo you can carefully examine the parts of the Zamioculcas plant:

stems tubers Leaves Flower

Growing and caring for zamiokulkas at home

The plant is undemanding and picky, but when growing it is necessary to follow a number of rules. Only in this way can you enjoy its beauty and perhaps even flowering.

1. Light. To make the flower cozy, place flowerpots preferably on windows with south side. On the northern and western windows, Zamiokulkas will also be comfortable. True, if you place the plant on the northern windowsill, the leaves will be smaller. It will need to be watered less frequently. With the advent of warm days, you can place a flower on a balcony, veranda or terrace.
2. The soil. As for the soil for Zamioculcas, there are no special requirements for its composition. A ready-made substrate designed for succulents, which can be purchased at any flower shop, is quite suitable. If you want to prepare the soil yourself, then for this you will need leaf and sod land and peat. All components are taken in equal proportions and thoroughly mixed. In addition, it is recommended to add a little to the substrate charcoal. It is needed to prevent root rot.
3. Air. Important condition– water permeability and air permeability of the soil. It should be loose with neutral acidity. It is not recommended to use a clay substrate, in which moisture will be retained and there will be no oxygen access to the rhizomes.
4. Drainage. Another mandatory requirement- drainage layer. It should be ¼ of the volume of the flowerpot. This will help prevent stagnation of moisture in the soil.

Watering and feeding the plant

Zamioculcas, like any other succulent, does not accept excessive moisture and frequent watering. The best option watering - after the top layer of the substrate has dried. Remember, the plant tolerates the lack of moisture more easily than its abundance. The rhizomes of the plant accumulate moisture. He has enough of it for a long time. Frequent watering provokes root rot.

If you want the plant to please you for a long time, do not flood it. In summer and spring, it is enough to water it once a week, and in autumn and winter - once a month. As for spraying, the flower does not need them. But this procedure will not be superfluous either.

However, it is worth considering that it is impossible to spray a plant that is located on a sunny windowsill, because you will simply burn the foliage. Do not forget also about regularly wiping the leaves of zamiokulkas with a damp soft cloth or cotton pad.

As for feeding the flower, for this purpose fertilizers intended for succulents are used. The dosage is indicated in the instructions. It is recommended to feed the plant during the growth period, which occurs in spring and lasts until the middle. autumn period, twice a month. With the onset of a dormant period, the plant is not fed at all.

Flower after purchase. When and how to transplant?

Many people, especially beginners, after buying a plant, do not know how to handle it, when to transplant it and how to water it. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to talk about the first flower transplant. The first thing to do is to endure the adaptation period. It usually lasts two to three weeks. After this time, you can safely proceed to the transplant.

It is important to take into account the time of year and the age of the green pet. Too young a plant should not be transplanted. First, decide on the size of the pot. It is not worth using ceramic containers, in them the flower may die due to lack of space. It is not recommended to plant zamiokulkas at first and in plastic pots, since after the growth of rhizomes, it will be difficult to transplant a flower without harming it.

Optimal pot selection

Choose a container for a plant not in height, but in width. From a long and narrow pot, it will be difficult for you to get a flower when it comes time to transplant it. Here are some recommendations for transplanting your green friend.

Use expanded clay drainage. As you finish with the choice of capacity, proceed to the creation of drainage from expanded clay. You can buy it at any specialized store. Expanded clay refers to building materials. It is used for soundproofing and insulation. It is made of clay, therefore it is hygroscopic.

It is preferable to put medium-sized expanded clay fractions at the bottom of the flowerpot. The optimal diameter is 10-20 mm. On top of expanded clay, sand is covered with a large layer. In general, the drainage layer should be a quarter of the flowerpot.

Transshipment of young flowers is carried out every year. The young plant must be transferred to a container, the size of which is slightly larger than the previous one. During transshipment, the earth lump must remain unharmed. The prepared fresh earth is added taking into account the capacity of the new pot.

Remember! Transshipment of old plants is carried out as needed. You can understand that it is time to transplant a flower by a plastic pot that has changed its shape.

Reproduction of zamiokulkas

To know how to propagate a plant, must know how experienced florist as well as a beginner. reproduction given flower- the process is quite laborious, but quite doable. There are three ways to propagate Zamioculcas:

• cuttings,
• dividing the bush
• and leaf.

The larger the selected part, the sooner you will see the result.

by the most in a simple way reproduction is considered to be the division of an adult plant. To do this, the flower is removed from the flowerpot, then the rhizome is separated and dried. Then each part is planted in a separate pot.

The next method is to separate a complex leaf with a kidney. The separated part is dried, and then planted in a permanent container. The bud-tuber deepens into the soil only to the base of the leaf.

The most time-consuming method is the reproduction of a single leaf plate. The leaf separated from the flower is dried, and then planted in light sandy soil, in a small flowerpot. It is recommended to deepen the separated part by 1/3. Then the sheet must be watered and covered with a jar. At the same time, do not forget to air it regularly.

Reproduction by leaf cuttings

The process of formation of roots-tubers is very long, the appearance of new leaves will have to wait about six months.

Flower care depending on the season

Care for zamiokulkas varies depending on the season. Late autumn and winter is the dormant period of the plant. During this period, the plant must be treated with special care. Don't water it too often. Optimum temperature for a state of rest - 16 degrees. In addition, it is preferable to expose the plant closer to the light source.

For summer period, especially in the midday heat, the flower is advised to be kept in diffused light, at a temperature of 20-25 degrees. Do not keep the flower pot on a sunny windowsill, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. This is fraught with the appearance of burns on the foliage.

During the spring and autumn period, watering the plant should be moderate. How to water zamiokulkas was described earlier. Every week at any time of the year, you need to control the level of stagnant water in the soil. It is important that it does not stagnate.

Causes of death, pests and diseases of the dollar tree

Zamioculcas is an undemanding plant, but it needs attention. The flower does not accept sudden changes in temperature, cold and drafts. Because of this, darkening is formed on its sheets. Lack of lighting causes the plant to stretch. Mechanical damage, frequent watering at low temperatures - all this is fraught with the death of foliage, rotting of stems and rhizomes.

In general, Zamioculcas is a strong and hardy plant and is rarely attacked by pests. You can "drive" it with the wrong care. The worst mistake is over watering, which leads to root rot. If this happens, remove the flower from the flowerpot, separate the rotten parts, and sprinkle the rest with crushed coal. Then dry and transplant the plant into a new substrate. In order to prevent rotting of the rhizomes, water Zamioculcas sparingly.

Yellowing leaves do not always indicate a disease. Although the growth of the plant is slow, it still grows. It forms new leaves, and the old ones turn yellow and die. If you see that the leaves have turned yellow, but new ones are growing, and the spots that appear on the shoots are dry - everything is fine, your flower is healthy. Remove yellow leaves after they are completely dry.

If the foliage turns yellow, but there is no growth of new shoots, this is evidence of the disease. Yellowing of the plant may be due to a sharp change in temperature, drafts, insufficient watering, or pest damage.

Don't miss the pest! The most common pests of Zamioculcas include spider mite, scale insects and aphids.

Basic recommendations for caring for a dollar tree

1. The plant feels best in a bright place near the windows of the east and west directions.
2. In the cold season, the flower should be placed closer to the window.
3. It is necessary to accustom Zamioculcas to sunlight after a period of rest gradually.
4. In summer, do not forget to take the flower to fresh air.
5. Wipe and spray the leaves of the plant regularly.
6. From the middle of the spring to the beginning of the autumn, twice a month, the flower must be fed.
7. Keep the foliage out of direct sunlight.
8. If you took Zamioculcas to the garden for the summer, you should not water it. In such conditions, rain baths are enough for him.
9. The soil should be enriched with minerals and organic matter.
10. The composition of the substrate is leaf, sod and peat soil and sand.
11. The container must be wide.
12. Do not forget that thick and fleshy stems need support.
13. Water Zamioculcas with exceptionally soft, settled water.

Zamioculcas is a luxurious plant that will decorate any room, be it a house, apartment or office. You already know how to care for a flower, how to water it and propagate it. All this is easy. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations and advice.

The main components of cultivation consist of adjusting the moisture content of the atmosphere, the intensity of water inflow into the soil and ensuring a safe temperature. Light is one of the most important factors. Most houseplants are divided into species. certain flowers can only be bred at home without the street. Some can be grown strictly in the garden. There are flowers that will feel great in aggressive conditions - even in warmth, even in the cold. By knowing which group the plant belongs to, it is reliable to produce the required climate.

indoor plant zamiokulkas zamielifolia

Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas) is a herbaceous plant with a thick tuberous rhizome belonging to the Araceae family. Homeland - East Africa, Zanzibar, Madagascar. In the common people - "dollar tree".

In indoor culture, the only decorative leafy species is supported - Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), with very beautiful evergreen compound leaves. Its specific name (zamyelistny) hints at the outward resemblance of the leaves of zamiokulkas with the leaves of plants from the genus zamiya (from cycads).

This is a very spectacular, rare, unpretentious Zamioculcas flower and caring for it is not difficult enough. They even gave it a name - “dollar tree”. Among indoor plants there is already one “money tree” - a fat woman - which is believed to attract rubles.

Unfortunately, you can meet this exotic plant for sale infrequently, but if you see it, feel free to buy it. Zamioculcas, like other tropical succulents, grows very slowly, so it is preferable to purchase adult species, although they are expensive.

Modern designers and flower growers are actively using African zamiokulkas to decorate the interiors of offices, cottages, and apartments. Despite the fact that this plant is more suitable for spacious rooms, but as a single plant it will decorate any interior ...

Botanical description of Zamioculcas

Like all succulents, the Zamioculcas plant is able to accumulate moisture inside the leaves, trunk and roots for its further gradual consumption. Under the ground there is a rather large yellowish water-reserving tuber - a real reservoir of water reserves for a rainy day. The stems of Zamioculcas are thick, erect, fleshy, storing a supply of water at the base. Very beautiful leaves are leathery, glossy, dark green, ovate, literally crowded on a short stem, giving the impression of a rosette. Its height at home can reach 1 m. Despite the fact that the plant is evergreen, but in case of drought, Zamioculcas can shed its leaves.

Unlike the money tree, the plant has the ability to bloom, although this happens quite rarely (in old age), but Zamioculcas flowers form unattractive ones. The inflorescence is typical for all aroids - a small cob surrounded by a veil. You can hardly wait for the seeds, so it would be better for the decorative leaf zamiokulkas to cut off the flowers. It is believed that they take away strength and then the plant recovers for a long time. Zamioculcas perfectly reproduces by leaves and grows nodules.

It has become very fashionable to give for anniversaries, holidays, birthdays the evergreen Zamiokulkas, which we have already fallen in love with. And if you have already been given it, take care of it, and take care of it, following the rules, and it will delight you for many years. The main thing is that the "dollar tree" is unpretentious, and caring for it is simple even for a novice amateur.

In astrology, Zamioculcas is positioned as a plant that forms self-confidence, purposefulness, therefore it is considered a plant for real men.

The history of the origin of Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas was first described in 1828 by tropical plant collector Conrad Loddiges as Caladium zamiifolium Lodd. Then in 1856 Heinrich Wilhelm Schott changed it to Zamioculcas Loddiges (Zamioculcas loddigesii Schott.). In 1908 Adolf Engler, director of the Berlin botanical garden, gave it its modern name Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl.

Until the end of the 20th century, Zamioculcas was practically not known as an indoor culture. But from the beginning of mass sales at Dutch flower auctions in 1996 to the present day, it has gained widespread popularity both among amateurs and professionals of indoor floriculture and indoor landscaping specialists.

In August 2007, the first Zamioculcas cultivar was introduced - a miniature one, outwardly it does not differ from the usual one, only the bush is more compact (grows up to 60 cm) and the leaves are correspondingly smaller.

See continuation: Photo of Zamioculcas Houseplants

Zamioculcas home care

Zamioculcas is a succulent from the Aroid family. The plant is the only representative of the genus. The flower received the second part in the official name due to its external similarity with the zamiya plant.

Zamioculcas has many household, folk names: the Pearl of Zanzibar, the Eternal Tree, the ZZ plant, the Aroid palm. In China, it is very popular, where it is called the Golden Tree.

In our country, zamiokulkas is sometimes called mutually exclusive names - either “flower of celibacy”, or “female happiness”. Perhaps the first name is due to the fact that it looks like the famous "husband" scindapsus. Of course, the second name is more pleasant.

Photo of a homemade Zamioculcas flower

For those who keep money in dollars, another name for the plant is to their hearts - "dollar tree". According to Feng Shui, and reusable confirmed signs, a pot of zamiokulkas is placed in the southeastern sector of the dwelling, a bill twisted into a tube is tied to a sheet, and a coin is placed in the ground or under the bottom of the pot. It is believed that such a ritual will bring financial luck.

How Zamioculcas blooms can be seen in a small photo gallery, and whether proper care can attract money remains to be verified only empirically.

Zamioculcas - Zamioculcas

Origin: Africa.

Flowering: in room conditions seldom.

Height: average.

Light: bright. tolerate direct sunlight. With a lack of lighting, it can stretch

Temperature: from spring to autumn, a temperature in the range of 20-25 ° C is suitable for Zamiokulkas; in winter it is desirable to keep the plant at a temperature of about 16°C.

Watering: moderate from spring to autumn, careful in winter time, when kept cool, water after drying the substrate at least 1/2 the height of the pot.

Air humidity: does not play a significant role.

Top dressing: from April to September every 2-3 weeks. You can feed with fertilizers recommended for cacti and other succulents.

Rest period: in the autumn-winter period. The plant is kept in a bright, cool place, when kept cool, it is watered after the substrate has dried to at least 1/2 the height of the pot.

Transplantation: in spring or summer after about 2-4 years.

Reproduction: division during transplantation and rooting of a leaf or leaflets.

Zamioculcas Schott.) according to various sources, has from 1 to 4 species of plants of the aroid family growing in tropical Africa.

Representatives of the genus are low herbaceous plants with a tuberous rhizome, and thick fleshy roots. The axis of the leaf (rachis) is thick, juicy and serves the plant to store moisture. Feathers are leathery, dense. The whole leaf resembles a leaf of plants from the genus Zamii living on the American continent, which is reflected in the name of the plant. In dry times, zamiokulkas can drop upper part leaf with feathery lobes, which prevents excessive evaporation, while the lower part of the petiole serves as a reservoir for water and remains on the plant. Zamiokulkas also stores water in a powerful underground tuber. The length of the leaf can reach a height of 1 m.

In room conditions, Zamioculcas will bloom when it grows well. The inflorescence is a light cream cob with a greenish-white spathe, on a short thick peduncle, formed at the base of the leaves.

Zamioculkas prefers bright and spacious rooms. Zamiokulkas looks especially impressive in high floor pots-vases.

Kinds:

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd. et al.) Engl.). Synonym: Z. Loddigez (Zamioculcas loddigesii Schott).

The homeland of the species is East Africa. From the tuberous rhizome, the plant develops leaves 40-60 cm long, which - which is very rare for representatives of the aroid family - are divided into 8-12 individual leaflets-feathers. The axis of the leaf (rachis) is thick, juicy and serves the plant to store moisture. Feathers are leathery, dense. The entire leaf resembles a leaf of plants from the genus Zamii living on the American continent, which is reflected in the name of the plant. In dry times, Zamioculcas can shed the upper part of the leaf with feather lobes, which prevents excessive evaporation, while the lower part of the petiole serves as a reservoir for water and remains on the plant. Zamiokulkas also stores water in a powerful underground root. Over time, the plant can stretch and reach a height of 1 m.

Zamioculcas - dollar tree

Zamioculkas Personal experience

Julinka - Wed, 03/04/2015 - 13:21

Zamioculcas - large plant. which is grown at home. At good care reaches two meters. IN adulthood blooms with white flowers. The second name is the dollar tree. It is believed that it brings wealth to the house.

Zamioculcas - unpretentious exotic

Unpretentious zamiokulkas!

Dear Polina - Fri, 02/08/2013 - 15:36

Of all my houseplants, Zamioculcas is the most unpretentious ever!

It can live in almost any conditions: on the sunny and shady side, both at high and low temperatures (approximately from +10 to +30). In general, the apartment environment does not strain this plant very much. and even vice versa promotes growth and development.

Does not require special care, does not need spraying, although there will be no harm from this either.

Watering is often not necessary - this is the only condition (and then, in my opinion, it is positive). I water about once every two weeks.

In winter, it stands in the corridor, and in the summer in the hall (windows to the south side).

And with all the modesty of requests, Zamiokulkas is always pleasing to the eye!

Until the end of the nineties, the functions of the money tree were regularly carried by the common fat woman, or Crassula. But a stream of currency poured into the country, and then it turned out that dollars were not subject to the “ruble” talisman. Our people are invincible - the "dollar" equivalent of a fat woman was immediately found. Zamioculcas, or aroid palm, is a mega-popular monetary symbol of the 21st century.

How did they learn about the properties of this native of Africa in Russia? You can make another attempt to unravel the secret of the monetary magnetism of this "palm tree", how plausible the answer will be - time will tell. In any case, you need to know the biology of the plant and take care of it properly, because only a healthy zamiokulkas “functions” correctly, attracting green currency. A sick flower can work in the opposite direction ...

Classification and appearance of Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas- another representative of the Aroid ( Araceae), which was loved by interior designers and came into vogue in the early 2000s. Before him, monstera, scindapsus, anthurium and others confidently “registered” in indoor floriculture. Genus Zamioculcas consists of a single species. Zamioculcas Zamiefolia outwardly is very similar to zamia - a plant from another, American, continent. This similarity first misled botanists, and then was reflected in the species name of the plant.

You can distinguish zamia from zamiokulkas by leaf blades - in the first they are in the form of a rounded spatula, and in the second they are pointed. Zamiya stores water in a thick trunk, the dollar palm tree does not have a trunk as such - a bunch of feathery leaves grows from the ground. Both plants are toxic, but zamia has surpassed its "namesake" - it is much more poisonous and in home culture does not get divorced.

Zamioculcas was first discovered in 1828. Madagascar at that time enjoyed increased attention from collectors exotic plants, one of them was Conrad Loddiges. He became the discoverer of the Emerald Palm ( EmeraldPalm) - Zamiokulkas was awarded such a poetic name. Some old works contain the first name of Zamioculcas - Caladium, i.e. related callam.

The modern name was given in 1908 by the German botanist Adolf Engler. Several closely related subspecies were combined into one species, growing both in Madagascar and in East Africa. Zanzibar, Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique - the natural range of Zamioculcas - territories with an extremely hot climate. This ultra-resistant plant inhabits both red-hot rubble slopes and deep shade of gorges, dry sands and moist mountain forests. Zamioculcas is not afraid of fires in the savannah - a deeply hidden root gives fresh leaves instead of burnt ones. If the animals trample the bush, then a new “palm tree” grows from each leaf. And so he lives in nature - persistent, like a true African.

Appearance Zamioculcas, bred at home, is no different from natural form. This is a large plant with glossy pinnate leaves. The leaf can reach one and a half meters in length, has a thickened petiole - rachis. It grows slowly - it gives a maximum of 4-5 leaves per year, as it grows older - one or two leaves, no more. In case of lack of water, the plant discards most of the leaf blade, leaving the rachis as a reservoir of moisture.

But the main "strategic reserve" in case of drought, Zamioculcas stores underground - its barrel-shaped rhizome, in nature it can reach half a meter in diameter. home flower grows the rhizome as much as the volume of the pot allows. It happens that a plastic vessel cannot withstand pressure from an overgrown root and is deformed, or even cracked. Feeding roots extend from the main rhizome from above. In addition to nutrition, they can perform the function of respiration and even partially photosynthesis - in case the plant has to shed its leaves.

The dollar palm blooms unexpectedly modestly - an ear is formed near the ground, wrapped in a faded green blanket. However, the flower has its admirers - termites, therefore in America the Zamioculcas inflorescence is called ant corn. Russian insects did not appreciate the "dollar" nectar (maybe it's for the best ...). The opinion that a flower dies after a single flowering is incorrect - Zamioculcas lives up to 10 years at least, and in its homeland it is considered an immortal tree.

Zamioculcas breeding located at the very beginning of the path this moment only one stable variety type has been bred, having a 60-cm compact bush.

Zamioculcas - care

Aroid palm does not require increased attention. On the contrary, excessive watering, spraying and "stuffing" fertilizers can ruin the plant.

Light zamiokulkas prefers bright scattered. However, it easily acclimatizes in direct sunlight and in the depths of the northern room. But you should not drastically change the intensity of lighting - any endurance has a limit.

He will live where you mainly have to put artificial flowers - you can put an adult specimen in a shady place and limit watering. The plant will not die, will not lose its appearance, it will only stop growing and last in this mode for several years. For extreme unpretentiousness, it has earned the sympathy of designers.

thermophilic zamiokulkas is demanding in only one thing - in summer it wants almost thirty-degree heat, and in winter it should not be placed where the temperature is below plus 16. Drafts are not welcome and can even lead to massive yellowing of the leaves.

light soil- a prerequisite for the well-being of the dollar palm. Even if the substrate is poor - nothing bad, these are just the soils that Zamiokulkas is used to in nature. Soddy soil loosened with sand (60% and 40%, respectively), perlite or vermiculite is suitable. Another composition is sheet, soddy land, sand and small pebbles - 1.5: 1: 1: 0.5. If there is any doubt that the local soil is good enough, you should buy an earthen mix for succulents or cacti.

Some soils, especially in the taiga zone, are acidic. To get soil close to neutral, add a pinch of lime. Drainage should take up at least a quarter of the height of the container. The bottom of the vessel must have holes for the outflow of water.

Transfer- an infrequent operation. young plant transshipped once a year, usually in early spring. The "apartment" of the dollar tree must be selected good, to match the inhabitant. The container must be heavy, otherwise it will tip over: after all, the leaves are long, fleshy and quite heavy.

[!] Attention! All parts of the plant contain toxins. You should work with gloves.

A new vessel is chosen not much larger than the previous one - so that there is a distance of 1-2 cm between the tuber and its walls. During transplantation, the tuber should not be buried in the ground. Much like a beet root, it will protrude slightly above the surface. It is convenient to combine transplantation with division of the root. Zamioculcas planted in fresh soil is placed for two weeks in a shaded place and watered very moderately, only moistening the surface of the substrate.

For tall specimens, a wide container is more suitable - the plant looks harmonious in it, and it is easier to transplant in this case. Zamioculcas aged 5 years and older can be left in the same pot, replacing only upper layer soil.

emergency transplant is made if root system rotted. As a rule, this is the result of excessively generous watering and heavy soil. The problem is outwardly expressed in the fact that not only old leaves, but also young ones turn yellow in Zamiokulkas. The base of the petiole softens and the leaf leans towards the ground. It is necessary to carefully (with a brush) clean the tuber from soil residues, rinse in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and dry. Then remove all rotten roots, if necessary, remove part of the tuber itself. Slices are sprinkled with ash, you can sprinkle with Oxyhom, Fundazol. The above-ground part of the plant is treated with the same preparations. The container is disinfected, and the soil is completely replaced.

Watering Zamiokulkas can be described in one phrase - "better less, but better." In the sense that it is rarely necessary to water the plant, waiting for the earthen clod to dry out almost completely. But the water must be necessarily soft and, highly desirable, warm.

A dollar palm can be left for a month and a half without watering at all - when going on vacation, you should not fill the tree "in reserve", because it has its own reservoir of moisture - a rhizome.

[!] It is not recommended to water the plant from the pallet! This is the surest way to rot the main root.

You can spray the money tree, but not very often. Direct sunlight should not fall on wet leaves - drops of water will work like lenses, and the plant will get burned. It is much more useful to remove dust from leaf blades with a damp cloth - they acquire a characteristic waxy sheen. Many even use a leaf polish to enhance the decorative qualities of the plant.

Air humidity absolutely not critical. Zamiokulkas is able to live in a humid greenhouse and in an office that is overdried with air conditioners - natural hardening affects.

fertilizers should be entered carefully. An overdose can lead to metabolic disorders and death of the plant. As with watering, the rule applies - it is better to under-give than to give too much. Zamioculkas is suitable for mineral complexes for cacti and succulents. The dose is halved against the recommended one.

Reproduction and developmental features of Zamioculcas

Any healthy part of the plant is suitable for procreation. It can be a rahia petiole with a nodule at the base (“baby”), a whole leaf, part of the central tuber, a root with a growing point, or even a piece of a leaf blade. planting material dry for 1-2 days and put in a loose substrate - sand, vermiculite, etc., slightly buried. Top cover with a transparent cap or film. Need temperature plus 25°C and good lighting but not sunshine.

Differences will only be in the timing of the emergence of seedlings. The fastest - in 2-3 weeks - the "baby" takes root, a little longer - the divided tuber. To grow a dollar palm from a piece of leaf, you need to be patient for six months or more.

For some owners, zamiokulkas behaves “vice versa” - it starts to grow in the dead of winter and does not show signs of life in the spring. The Chinese nicknamed him "crazy palm tree" - for unpredictability. But he comes from another hemisphere, and "domesticated" quite recently, and this explains everything. Plants have adapted and changed biorhythms, but especially stubborn ones live according to their internal “clock”.

[!] In some cases, the rooting of zamiokulkas is much more effective in autumn than in winter - again, due to the "inverted" development cycles.

Pests and diseases

Usually insects bypass the African guest. A weakened plant can be attacked, less often -. It is enough to mechanically remove pests and improve care.

Of the diseases, root rot is dangerous (see above).

What's with the dollars

It should be noted that this plant really, in some incomprehensible way, attracts businessmen. Back in 1905, the then “Ostap Benders” tried to pass off the “Emerald Palm” as the new kind, formed during the crossing of a palm tree and a fern. The "scientific sensation" was exposed and Zamiokulkas was forgotten on long years.

Recognized authorities in floriculture - the Dutch - did not leave attempts to introduce this really beautiful plant into culture. Selection required the presence of seeds. And since it is almost impossible to get full-fledged Zamioculcas seeds in a temperate climate, they were bought in Africa. In the same place, specimens of plants with some unusual qualities were purchased - variegated, dwarf, lanceolate, etc.

Local residents quickly realized that previously useless grass could bring at least a small, but income - and enthusiastically set about harvesting "wild plants". Hence the name of the plant. They pay for it in foreign currency - that means dollars.

The popularity star for the Dollar Palm rose in 1997 when its sales at Dutch flower auctions exceeded all expectations. Moreover, 90% of the plants went to Russia.

About how words are born: the squirrel in Kazakh is called "tyyin-shishkan", in translation - "penny mouse". In tsarist times, a squirrel hunter was paid 1 kopeck. The money is not the same, but the animal has forever remained a "penny mouse".

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It has very decorative, shiny, dark green leaves. It is an ideal plant for the forgetful, as it is very easy to grow, provided it is moderately watered - which is undoubtedly its great advantage. Zamioculcas can be left without watering for a while long vacation.

Zamia or Zamioculcas?

Common name Zamioculcas comes from the Latin name Zamia, and from Arabic golgas- meaning tuber. The leaves of Zamioculcas are similar to the leaves of Zamia. It is from her that the plant got its name. However, he is not related to Zamiya. Both plants are often confused with each other.

Zamia furfuracea belongs to the class Cycads, appearance resembles a fern. It has a short, coarsened trunk, with a diameter of approx. 20 cm in which water is collected. From its center grows a rosette of 6 to 30 paired pinnate leaves, up to 1.5 meters long. At the base they have a petiole (15-30 cm long) and consist of 6-12 small leaves, which are (depending on the species) up to 15 cm long and up to 4 cm wide. The leaves, located on short petioles, are green, leathery, fleecy, hard, lanceolate. They have a rounded top and smooth sprouts, often turned outwards.

Zamioculcas - Zamioculcas zamielifolia belongs to the aroid family (Aroid) - the same as the syngonium. IN natural conditions Zamioculcas is a perennial, growing in dry and rocky areas, in the shade of taller plants. Difficult conditions led to the fact that Zamioculcas acquired a number of features, due to which it has a reputation as an "iron plant".

Place for zamiokulkas

- likes semi-shady places. Direct exposure to sunlight can lead to severe burns on the leaves - brown spots. Best Accommodation east or southeast side, but also grows well in other places, provided it is far from the window.

Under the influence of one-sided lighting, the leaves of Zamioculcas bend towards the light. To prevent this, the plant, together with the flower pot, should be rotated. If standing in too much shade, the shoots arch towards the light, lush and pale green.

Gradual yellowing and falling off of the lower leaves on mature shoots is a typical sign of plant aging. Old, yellow shoots without leaves should be cut off. Their place will be taken by new - young.

Growing and caring for Zamioculcas

The optimum temperature is 22-25°C. If the temperature drops below 15-18°C in winter, the plant loses its leaves. It does not tolerate drafts well - it dies when the temperature drops below 5 ° C, so you should not take the plant outside and keep it by an open window.

Zamioculcas does not tolerate excessive watering. The plant should be watered moderately - during the period of intensive growth, water every 7-10 days, so that the soil is slightly moist (but not wet) in winter, when it is cooler, watering should be limited to 2-3 weeks.

Zamioculcas is succulent- has the ability to accumulate water in hardened petioles and leaves, and, above all, in the tuberous rhizome. Too frequent watering of the plant leads to yellowing of the leaves and rhizomes, which eventually begins to rot.

The plant perfectly tolerates the lack of moisture in the soil (in extreme cases, even 2 months). It can be safely left without watering during a long vacation, however, after a long period of drought, the plant will begin to lose leaves.

Do not water "often and little by little". Watering with a small amount of water leads to the fact that it does not reach the lower layers of the earth in a flower pot. Dousing the leaves should be avoided, because then dark spots will appear on them.

We use distilled water for irrigation. room temperature. Once a month, wipe the leaves from dust with a damp cloth. Do not use detergents.

Zamioculcas rarely blooms at home. The flowers are not impressive.

Transplant and fertilizer

Young plants should be transplanted in March or April, annually. Senior - every 2-3 years. When transplanting, be careful not to damage the roots. Zamioculcas requires slightly acidic soil, with good drainage. Expanded clay should be poured at the bottom of the flower pot.

The plant does not have high requirements for fertilizer. It should be fertilized with a fertilizer for green plants, once a month - from April to September.

Very easy to breed

It is very easy to propagate Zamioculcas even at home. You can root leaves with a petiole or the leaves themselves. A leaf seedling with a petiole will reproduce a whole plant within one year.

Seedlings, made up of individual leaves, form a rhizome after 2 years, and the plant completely - after a few years. Seedlings should be immersed in a rooting preparation, as this will significantly speed up the process of root formation.

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Recently, zamiokulkas has become increasingly popular among flower growers. Care at home for him is simple and easy, besides it is beautiful. showy flower with shiny, fleshy dark green leaves, reaching a height of up to 1.5 meters.

In the common people, the green handsome man is simply called the dollar or money tree.

Zamioculcas. Home Care

There is an opinion that the zamiokulkas plant is a kind of talisman that helps to preserve and increase the monetary element. So, according to some feng shui canons, in order to attract financial luck to your home (or office), you need to put given plant to the southeast, to the so-called wealth sector, adding a few coins to the ground.

It is possible that it was the second name of the flower that became the strongest motive for growing it. Nowadays, the zamiokulkas plant has long flaunted, both in many apartments of houses, and in large office buildings, offices of business leaders and even in the offices of many respectable businessmen - money luck won't hurt anyone!

At proper care an adult dollar tree reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 meters looks incredibly impressive. Zamioculcas, home care for which is not at all difficult, is not only beautiful ornamental plant, but also hardy and completely unpretentious, able to endure almost any conditions of city apartments.

Location

The most optimal place is the windows on the south side, but the northern and western windows are quite suitable.

If the plant pot is on a north windowsill, the foliage will be somewhat smaller and the flower will need less watering. With the onset of warm days, it can be taken out to open air, balcony, veranda or terrace.

Watering

Watering should be carried out as the top layer of soil dries completely. It is important to remember that the flower tolerates a lack of moisture much more easily than excessive watering, which leads to stagnation of water in the pot.

The fact is that the roots of this plant are tubers that can accumulate moisture on long time. For this reason, abundant and frequent watering will lead to decay of the root system.

It is very important not to fill the zamiokulkas. Care at home for him is proper watering: in the summer no more than once a week, and with the onset of cold weather, it is minimized and the plant is watered once a month.

Large leathery leaves of the money tree are able to accumulate precious moisture for a long time.

The flower does not need spraying, but this procedure will never be superfluous. However, it should be noted that you should not spray the plant if it is in direct sunlight - the lens effect will inevitably lead to leaf burn.

The soil

The Zamioculcas plant does not place high demands on the composition of the soil. A ready-made substrate designed for cacti and succulents is quite suitable. For cooking suitable soil at home, they mix equal amounts of soddy and leafy soil, peat with a small amount of charcoal (to prevent root rot).

dollar tree. How to care for him to grow beautiful strong plant? It is necessary to choose the right soil for him and ensure regular, but not frequent watering.

An important condition is the water and air permeability of the soil, it must be loose, with neutral acidity.

A clay substrate is absolutely not suitable, in which moisture accumulates and there is no oxygen access to the roots.

A mandatory requirement is a drainage layer, at least a quarter of the volume of the pot - this will prevent moisture stagnation in the soil.

fertilizers

Zamioculcas are fed with fertilizers for cacti and succulents, calculating the dose in accordance with the instructions.

Fertilize only during the growth period, from spring to mid-autumn, once every 2 weeks. With the onset of a dormant period, top dressing is completely stopped.

Zamioculcas plant immediately after purchase

First of all, endure the adaptation period - this is about two to three weeks. Then you can safely get down to business - do a plant transplant, while taking into account the seasons and the age of your green pet (too young a plant should not be transplanted at first).

Pot selection

It is not recommended to use ceramic pots, in which the plant may die due to lack of space. With plastic pots, it is also worth a while, because when the roots grow, it will not be so easy to transplant it without damaging it.

The container for the flower should be chosen not in height, but in width, since it will be very difficult to get the plant out of a narrow and elongated pot when it needs to be transplanted. Also, a purchased temporary pot is not very suitable, ideally it should not be too large or narrow.

Transplant rules

Expanded clay - important element transplants

After choosing the shape of the pot, you need to proceed to the creation of expanded clay drainage. It can be bought in specialized flower shops. Expanded clay refers to building materials and is used for insulation and soundproofing. It is made from clay, therefore it has hygroscopicity. In this case, you must be guided by the size of your plant and the diameter of the hole in the bottom of the flower container. At big hole small expanded clay can spill out, and small holes can clog it.

Handling of young and old plants

It is best for the Zamioculcas plant to put medium-sized expanded clay fractions with a diameter of 10 to 20 mm at the bottom of the container. A large layer of sand is then added on top, which will be approximately ¼ of the total volume. Transshipment of young plants should be carried out annually. A young Zamioculcas plant is transferred into a pot, which is slightly larger than the previous one.

Zamioculcas. Transplantation of this plant should occur only as needed, when the overgrown roots become too crowded in the old pot.

In this case, the procedure should not affect the earthen room in any way. Cooked fresh earth is added, taking into account the capacity of the new dishes. Remember that the transfer of old plants should be done as needed. A plastic pot that has changed its shape can tell you about this.

Zamioculcas. Home care and basic recommendations

Best of all, the "money tree" grows in a bright place near the windows of the western and eastern directions.

In winter, put "your friend" closer to the window.

After a cloudy winter, the plant should be accustomed to direct sunlight gradually to avoid sunburn.

It is better to let the soil be overdried than waterlogged.

IN summer days take the plant to the balcony, garden, i.e. to the open air.

Do not forget to wipe and spray the leaves of the plant.

From April to August, every two weeks, the Zamioculcas plant needs to be fed. (It can be fertilizer for cacti and succulents).

It is better to choose a place for the plant where there is no direct sunlight, otherwise, sunburn may appear on the leaves.

Once every two years in the spring it is necessary to transplant adult plants.

If the plant "stayed" in the garden all summer, or under open sky, then it is not necessary to water it, it will be enough to take “rain” baths.

The soil should be enriched with mineral and organic substances, consisting of sod, peat, leafy soils and sand.

The pot should correspond to the Zamioculcas root system (i.e., be fairly wide).

Thick and fleshy stems need support, otherwise they may begin to collapse.

For irrigation, use only soft settled water.

Reproduction features

An unpretentious indoor plant is zamiokulkas. Care at home for him is not at all complicated, while reproduction is a rather difficult task, but real. There are several ways of reproduction, or rather three: cuttings, dividing the bush and leaf.

The larger the part you choose for reproduction, the sooner you will see the result.

Zamioculcas. Reproduction of it is a rather laborious process that will require patience and endurance from the grower.

Under these conditions, the leaves begin to form a rounded tuberous organ, on which buds and roots develop.

In a plant pot, you can create a certain thermal effect by placing, for example, a jar on top.

Zamioculcas plant and seasons

A state of rest for our houseplant there was always winter and deep autumn. During this period, it is necessary to treat Zamioculcas with special care, water it less often and keep it in relative coolness of about 16 degrees, if possible, then expose it as close to the light as possible.

But in the summer, in the midday heat, the plant should be kept in diffused light, at a temperature of 20 - 25 degrees, avoiding direct sunlight, which can lead to plant burns.

In the period from spring to autumn, the plant should be watered in moderation (until the top layer is completely dry). Weekly, at all times of the year, it is necessary to control the level of stagnant water in the soil. It is very important that it does not stagnate. Humidity does not play a significant role either, plants tolerate dry apartment air well.

Zamioculcas. Home care and causes of death

First of all, Zamioculcas is a plant that needs attention. What this plant does not like is a sharp change in temperature or low temperatures, drafts. From this, it may form darkening on the leaves.

Lack of light can lead to stretching of the plant. The death of the leaves can be caused by mechanical damage, and excessive watering at low temperatures can lead to rotting of the stems and even the roots. Zamioculcas disease which is most often caused by improper care, is generally a strong and hardy plant.

Money Tree. His illnesses begin, as a rule, with improper care: frequent and abundant watering, lack of light, transplanting into a heavy clay soil

Most often, the plant dies when it suffers from an excess of moisture, when too frequent watering. It also suffers from lack sunlight, especially in winter. Direct sunlight can cause burns on the leaves. Transplanting into heavy clay soil, where moisture practically does not evaporate, will also not benefit these plants.

Thus, if you follow the above recommendations, you can independently grow a large, strong and healthy zamiokulkas. Care at home for this beautiful plant will not deliver special trouble. The zamiokulkas plant will delight you for many years, creating comfort in your home and bringing long-awaited good luck.