Zamioculcas or in the common people "dollar tree" is a very popular plant among the population of Russia. There are a number of reasons for this: the first is the properties attributed to this plant to attract luck and money, the second is, of course, the simplicity of the flower's maintenance.
Zamioculcas is very unpretentious, it easily tolerates dry air, occasional watering, as well as lack of soil and lighting. However, nevertheless, in order for the flower to please the eye, a number of conditions will have to be met. They and many other things will be discussed further.
Zamioculcas(lat. Zamiocúlcas) is a monotypic genus of plants of the Aroid family ( Araceae), represented by a single species zamioculcas zamielistic(Zamioculcas zamiifolia) originating from tropical Africa.
First described in 1828 by a collector tropical plants Konrad Loddjes as Caladium zamiifolium Lodd., Then in 1856 Heinrich Wilhelm Schott as Zamioculcas loddigesii Schott, in 1908 Adolf Engler, director of the Berlin Botanical Garden.
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In recent years, the dollar tree has become one of the most popular plants among flower growers. According to Feng Shui practice, this flower promises prosperity and wealth to its owners. That is why it has become fashionable to give zamioculcas for birthdays and housewarming. The second reason for the great popularity of the dollar tree is that it is very easy to care for. Growing a plant at home does not require much attention.
The plant got its name from its green, glossy, beautiful leaves. One fleshy leaf contains about ten feathers. The height of the tree, at good care, can reach more than one meter... Its tuberous root stores water, which the plant needs during periods of drought. By its properties, zamiokulkas is similar to crassula or money tree.
Growing in at home dollar plant rarely blooms
... A dollar flower is an ear of light pink, light yellow or white, covered from the outside with a large leaf. In length, it reaches 8 cm. It does not differ in particular decorativeness, and is a bit like a spathiphyllum flower. 
Zamioculcas is very undemanding, relatively easily tolerating dry air, insufficient watering, different lighting and soil composition. However, in order to achieve the best results in its breeding, you should still create it certain conditions content.
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Watering is one of the most important elements of flower care. It is the irrigation errors that are the main reason for the death of the plant, therefore it is especially important to know how to water the zamioculcas correctly. It must be remembered that this drought-resistant succulent tolerates a lack of moisture better than an excess of it.
Prolonged maintenance without water, of course, forces the plant to spend its internal reserves on its vital activity, it leads to yellowing and dropping of leaf plates in the upper part of the leaf. But even if the flower drops the leaves completely, the rhizome will remain alive, and when watering is resumed, the succulent will begin to vegetate again. Frequent waterlogging, on the contrary, leads to decay of the roots and rhizomes, and in this case, without taking radical measures, the plant may die.
The flower is watered abundantly so that the tuber can store some liquid, but rarely, providing an interval at which the soil in the pot dries out at least half the volume. Use soft water, set aside for at least 12 hours, its surplus from the pallet is immediately drained. The frequency of watering depends on the season. In the spring and summer months, when the zamioculcas is actively growing, it is watered more often and more abundantly, usually with a pot size of more than 17 cm in diameter, once every 2 weeks, in smaller containers - once a week. In winter, during the rest period, moisture is limited to a minimum, no more than 1 time per month.
They are fed with fertilizer for cacti or succulents, you can use a universal flower fertilizer in half the dosage. Top dressing is applied only from spring to mid-autumn, when the flower is actively developing, with a frequency of 2-4 weeks. In winter, they are completely excluded.
An important condition for the successful cultivation of zamioculcas is the adjustment of measures for caring for it in accordance with external factors. So, at a higher temperature of the content, the flower must be provided with more lighting, increased watering and feeding, with a lack of light, on the contrary, water and fertilize less, moreover, lower the temperature, etc.
The plant grows in nature in arid conditions, therefore it tolerates the dry air of city apartments well. It does not need spraying, you just need to wipe the leaves with a damp sponge from time to time to remove dust, or wash it for the same purpose under a warm shower. In the latter case, the earthen lump is covered with polyethylene to avoid waterlogging. When grown outdoors, the flower is naturally moisturized by rainwater.
In a pot culture, zamioculcas can reach 1 m in height, as the leaves grow, it needs support to ensure the stability of the flower. For these purposes, it is best to use designs with rings.
The plant is slow growing and does not require frequent transplants. Its root system does not tolerate damage to an earthen coma, so it is important to know how to plant zamiokulkas correctly so as not to harm the flower. The transplant is carried out only by transshipment, so as not to injure the tuber and roots, completely replace the soil only when absolutely necessary - if the plant is sick or needs to be divided.
The division of the zamioculcas is usually carried out in order to rejuvenate old, highly overgrown specimens, while the separated parts are used for reproduction. At home, this method of reproduction has a number of advantages, since growing a zamioculcas from a leaf cuttings or even a part of a leaf is a task that is not too difficult technically, but very long in time, and when dividing, you can get a finished plant much faster.
Zamiokulkas does not have any special requirements for the soil. You can use commercially available substrates for cacti and succulents, or prepare them yourself by mixing in equal amounts leafy, turfy soil, peat and sand, adding a little to the prevention of root rot. charcoal(about a handful per liter of ready-mixed mixture).
The composition may be different, the main thing is that the soil for the zamiokulkas is loose, air and water permeable, preferably of neutral acidity. Clay soils are completely unsuitable for these purposes, they retain moisture and do not provide air access to the roots. The soil for zamiokulkas should not be too nutritious, the more sand in the substrate, the better its water permeability and the more often the flower can be watered.
The container for planting must be selected in accordance with the size of the root system, not too spacious, exceeding the previous size by only a few centimeters. Mandatory requirement is good drainage, it should occupy at least a quarter of the volume of the pot.
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The plant is rarely affected by insects, apparently due to the thick glossy skin covering the leaves.
Of the pests of zamioculcas, sometimes there are:
After any treatment with insecticides, a day later, the flower is washed with a warm shower, while not forgetting to cover the soil in the pot with polyethylene. If necessary, spraying is repeated several times until the pest is completely destroyed.
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It is characteristic that flowers of different sexes are located separately on the cob, female - from below, male - from above, and between them there is a zone of sterile flowers. Due to this structure of the inflorescence, its self-pollination is impossible.
Outside, the ear is closed by a modified leaf called a veil, 5-8 cm long, light green in color, which makes it difficult to distinguish among the foliage.
Such a nondescript flowering zamiokulkas is explained by the habitat of the succulent in nature, it is pollinated by the wind or a few creeping insects that live in the hot mountain steppes in the homeland of the plant. Perhaps the location of the inflorescence is related to this, it appears on a low, from 3 to 20 cm, peduncle directly from the tuber, very close to the soil surface, which probably facilitates access to flowers for crawling insects.
Sometimes amateur flower growers have a question, does zamiokulkas bloom in general in a room culture, and what conditions should it create for this? It is widely believed that in an apartment a succulent blooms only in adulthood, when it grows significantly. However, many growers testify that young specimens also bloom, but only if they create an optimal light, thermal and water regime.
Zamioculcas bloomed in the photo 
In particular, although the plant is considered shade-tolerant, and grows well on northern windows, it will not bloom under this light. But if you place this inhabitant of the African rocky plateaus on the east or south window, you can see how the zamioculcas blooms, even at a fairly young age.
It should be noted that if a plant releases an inflorescence, but new shoots do not appear, this indicates its aging and the need to worry about reproduction to replace it with younger specimens.
Although indoor zamioculcas does not differ in spectacular flowering, which also happens quite rarely and only when optimal conditions for growth are created, this does not prevent it from remaining one of the most unpretentious and decorative indoor plants, which are becoming increasingly popular among flower growers around the world.
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The genus Zamioculcas includes only one species, Z. Zamifolia. Sometimes in the literature it is found under the name "Zamioculcas Loddiges" (Z. Loddigesii).
Zamioculcas Zamifolia pictured
Zamioculcas Loddigesii pictured
This name was given to the flower in 1856 in honor of its discoverer, collector of exotic plants Konrad Loddjes, and existed in scientific circles until the beginning of the 20th century. In 1908, the director of the Berlin Botanical Garden, Adolf Engler, first introduced the name "zamioculcas zamielistny", and since then it has been generally accepted.
Professional florists call this name a succulent, and its popularity in room culture has brought to life many popular names, inspired by the appearance, origin or signs associated with it. The plant is known in everyday life as the "Zanzibar pearl" or "Zanzibar gem", because of its place of growth in nature; aroid palm, an eternal tree or a fat man, because of the original appearance and characteristic of a slow-growing flower. It is often called the dollar tree, perhaps because of the shape and color of the leaves, the rather high price or the property attributed to the succulent to attract banknotes into the house, and exactly in American currency. Another common popular name for zamiokulkas, female happiness, is associated with the omen according to which, when the plant blooms, which happens quite rarely at home, her female happiness will finally come to its mistress.
The zamioculcas flower is very popular in China, it is considered there a talisman that brings money luck to the house, and is called beautifully and solemnly - the Chinese New Year festive plant, or the plant of the Chinese New Year holiday.
There are several varieties of zamiokulkas, which are not isolated into separate species, but are considered natural variations. This, for example, zamioculcas lanceolate (Z. Lanceolata), found in Mozambique and characterized by more elongated lanceolate leaf blades, was first described by the German botanist Gustav Albert Peter in 1929.
Earlier, another species was attributed to the genus, Boivin's zamiaculcas (Z. boivinii Decne), also growing in the mountain forests of East Africa and was first described in 1870, but according to modern classification the plant is attributed to the gonatopus, another genus of the aroid family, and is now called the Boivin gonatopus (Gonatopus boivinii).
Zamioculcas boivinii Decne pictured
Gonatopus boivinii pictured
Since the flower has recently been introduced into cultivation, it is mainly found on the market for its botanical appearance. However, the growing popularity of this houseplant stimulates breeding work to create new cultivated forms, and in 2007 the first cultivar, the miniature Zamicro cultivar, was introduced to the market. Unlike the large zamioculcas, a natural species that grows up to 1 m, this variety is no higher than 60 cm in height and has smaller graceful leaves.
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Many people have a dollar tree on their windowsill. Even children know how to care for this pet. The house pet, which got its name from the appearance of the leaves, is not as capricious as, for example, the Christmas star flower, eustoma or murraya fashionista.
The dollar tree at home is susceptible to attack by insect pests. This happens for a reason improper care... Therefore, despite the unpretentiousness of the pet, you should not neglect the recommendations of specialists. The most common insects that infect the trunk and foliage are the spider mite and the scale insect.
Insects appear only when the air is too dry. You can find them with a careful examination of the crown. If you notice a light cobweb on the leaves, and your dollar tree turns yellow for no apparent reason, then this is the work of uninvited guests.
The scabbard on the stems appears as small black dots. It is recommended to use a warm soapy solution from laundry soap to combat it. Processing will be needed more than once, it is recommended to observe the plant for a couple of weeks. After the soapy shower, the pot is covered with a plastic bag, it is better to rearrange the rest of the indoor flowers to another place, having previously examined it.
The plant is affected and spider mite... It can be found on the surface of the leaves. The insect itself is very small, whitish or reddish in color. It is easy to spot by damage and spots, the presence of a light silvery cobweb on the foliage. There are two methods to deal with such a guest, one of which is the same soap solution. But it is best to immediately use acaricides, drugs that are specifically designed to eliminate such pests.
If insects are found at an early stage, then the pet can be cured easily and quickly. It is impossible to delay here, since the plant may soon dry out and die.
We figured out how to get rid of pests of zamioculcas. How to take care of him further and how to trim is the next stage of our conversation. This question is important for anyone who has decided to start such an attractive plant with leaves that strongly resemble coins. The care itself was described in our previous articles, so let's dwell on shaping in more detail.
Pruning should not be done in the winter, as Money Tree at home, during this period, it completely stops growth. If you start pruning branches in winter, the new shoots will become pale, elongated, and they will not have enough food. The best time to mold is spring. At this time, all the buds grow evenly, the leaves-coins are plump, justifying the name of the tree.
The dollar tree, which is easy to care for, usually requires almost no pruning. It is recommended to remove only dried, crooked, diseased branches, without touching healthy ones. Zamioculcas differs from other indoor plants in that it is able to independently form its own crown.
To trim the lignified parts, you need to use a pruner or sharp scissors, but the leaves and buds are pinched without much difficulty. The plant recovers easily, the affected areas heal quickly, completely hiding the hemp under the new shoots.
Caring for a pet is quite simple, it resists disease well, insects damage it only when the rules of care are not followed. Sometimes pruning is required to improve the nutrition of the branches, getting them the proper level of light. As you can already see, making a fashionable haircut is simple and quick. Proper attention and care will surely turn your pet into a wonderful green creature, bringing good luck and happiness to your home.
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This succulent plant is in many ways similar to its counterparts. However, caring for him is somewhat different.
If you want zamioculcas to delight you with beautiful dark green leaves for a long time, follow the tips below.
What are the secrets of proper plant care?
With proper care, the plant can please with a not too bright, but such a pleasant "ear" of ivory color in a soft green veil.
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Signs and superstitions associated with zamioculcas are usually positive. This houseplant is considered a symbol of prosperity, wealth and female happiness. The flower is very popular: it is purchased for the office, at home. Depending on the species, it can reach from 60 centimeters to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are dense, fleshy, dark green, they are an adornment of any home. With proper care, it can please with a very interesting flower that resembles in its shape a banana or an ear of corn.
First of all, signs associate zamioculcas with financial well-being.
People sometimes call this plant "women's happiness", "money tree". In general, it has a very positive energy. Zamioculcas has an unpretentious disposition, but it blooms extremely rarely. For this, he, as a woman, needs care, love and anxious care. Zamioculcas is a succulent, so it does not like excessive watering, the leaves can turn black from excess moisture. Another name for the flower is a Zanzibar gem or an emerald tree, therefore, it requires care, albeit simple, but worthy.
The leaves have poisonous sap and can cause an allergic reaction, therefore, it is better to handle the plant with gloves and do not allow pets to chew on it - food poisoning, allergies and digestive upsets are possible in the latter.
The people gave this name to the plant because it blooms, just as a woman becomes prettier, that is, only in care, care and love. It is with this attitude that he will delight his family with his unusual flowering, delicate fragrance. Likewise, women, with a good attitude, delight with their beauty and blooming appearance. Separately, flower growers note the shape of the zamioculcas flower, which resembles a phallic symbol, thus representing happiness in the personal life of any woman.
It is believed that such a plant with its flowering promises a quick marriage, family happiness and joy. A woman in whose house this beautiful flower bloomed will bathe in the rays of love, male attention, gifts and respect for herself.
The sign says that in order for a flower to bring happiness to the house, it should not be purchased in a store, but must be received as a gift or "stolen".
The signs strictly stipulate that even in the case when the flower was presented, it is necessary to give the donor coins for it. When a man himself donates this plant to a woman, he must also receive a ransom for it. Then the plant will grow better, and there will always be happiness and prosperity in the house of both the recipient of such a gift and the giver.
When receiving a plant as a gift, it is customary to give the donor coins for it.
This is another name for the flower. It is probably associated with the shape and color of its leaves, which resemble many green bills - dollars. When the leaves of a plant are green, healthy, do not fall off, do not turn black or turn yellow, this means that a strong dollar flow is coming into the house, the house has excellent monetary energy.
When a tree gets sick, and so much so that the process cannot be reversed, and the cure of a flower is impossible, it means that the monetary reserves will melt.
Feng Shui experts recommend placing zamioculcas in the wealth zone, which, according to this theory, is located in the southeast. A few coins should be buried in a pot with a plant, then there will certainly be prosperity and prosperity in the house.
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The flower was first described in 1829 by Konrad Loddiges, a renowned collector and founder of one of the largest English nurseries of exotic plants. Then, due to the similarity of the appearance of the leaves with Zamia, a representative of the tropical flora of the American continent, he was given the name Caladium zamiifolium, and attributed to the genus Caladium of the aroid family. However, already in 1856, the Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott singled out the plant in a separate genus under the name Zamioculcas loddigesii. Since 1908, it has been called zamioculcas zamielistny.
As a house plant, zamioculcas has a number of undeniable advantages. Its exotic appearance with spectacular stiff glossy leaves is combined with surprising unpretentiousness and ease of maintenance. Unlike other representatives of the aroid family, this drought-resistant succulent does not require high air humidity, tolerates irregular watering, and tolerates a lack of illumination well.
The popularity of the flower is evidenced by the existence of a number of signs associated with it. Many believe that his presence in the house brings good luck in financial affairs, apparently, that is why the people call the zamioculcas a dollar tree. It is believed that it contributes to the inflow of the American currency, possibly due to the appearance of the leaves, which are fleshy, green and oblong. Conversely, it is said that if a succulent plant starts to get sick, financial difficulties can be expected. There is also a sign that you cannot give a shoot from a flower for nothing, you need to get at least some kind of payment for it.
Today zamioculcas is experiencing the peak of its popularity. Impressive appearance, slow growth and ease of maintenance made it fashionable not only among amateur flower growers, but also professional phytodesigners. The plant grown in a tub culture is perfect for landscaping offices, it can decorate any, even the most fashionable interior. In the photos below, zamioculcas are used as a design element in residential and office premises.
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Today, many people know the direction of Feng Shui, which is the Taoist practice of symbolic space exploration.
The dollar tree is a beautiful ornamental houseplant. Sometimes it is popularly called female happiness. Although the name "female happiness", according to many, belongs to a different flower.
However, practice proves that the zamioculcas, a dollar tree, can miraculously attract the most real, namely female happiness to its mistress.
Probably, the appearance of the flower for which the dollar tree is famous, according to Feng Shui, symbolizes the phallus. And in fact, the exotic plant zamioculcas blooms at the time of flowering with a creative ear of impressive size. And symbols of this kind from ancient times included the concepts of intercourse, sex, love, a strong family.
The very name "dollar tree", which is used in common parlance by the people, indicates its direct relationship to the finances of its owner. This flower, according to Feng Shui, has a power that can attract dollars into the house where it is located.
An important point in feng shui for attracting money is the place where the zamioculcas houseplant will be placed. A correctly defined sector of wealth will enhance the properties of this talisman.
It is believed that according to Feng Shui, you can find the area responsible for human well-being using a special tool - the Bagua grid.
Thus, the zamioculcas plant should be located in the southeastern square of the room. Although many experts in the teachings of Feng Shui consider this statement controversial. They are sure that this tree brings wealth regardless of its location in the home of its owner.
But the fact that the zamioculcas plant, in no case, can be installed directly on the windowsill, where the sun's rays fall, is confirmed by everything - the tree prefers shade and cannot stand direct sunlight.
The opinion of experts about the amazing plant zamioculcas also agree that it can attract good luck to the house. Actually, any plant, according to the practice of Feng Shui, has such a property, it is only important to install it or a symbol that carries this meaning (drawing, photograph, artificial layout, statuette, etc.) in the place along the Bagua grid where correction is required.
However, zamioculcas is the most powerful plant in this sense, so you should not neglect this property.
Sometimes such a nuisance happens: no matter how hard the owner of the dwelling or the hostess tries to take care of indoor plants, they do not want to grow into any: wither, bend, have yellow dry leaves ... What's the matter?
It turns out that on all plants, and especially on zamiokulkas, an extremely strong negative energy not noticeable to the human eye has an extremely strong effect. That is, if the zamiokulkas tree has a nondescript appearance, you should take care of the environment.
There is another important point, the fulfillment of which can bring its owner favorable indicators on the entire scale of action of an amazing plant called zamiokulkas. It consists in the fact that when propagating this plant, you cannot sell a pot with a new dollar tree - this can negate all the properties of the mother plant and even transfer them to a state with a minus sign.
But a flower donated from a pure soul can greatly enhance its capabilities. Giving, each person receives many times more than what he parted with.
Modern home growers are very fond of growing exotic plants. However, many "overseas" species are very demanding on care and maintenance conditions and quickly lose all their decorative effect on the windowsill. Therefore, in most cases, preference is given to unpretentious specimens, which sometimes can be left without proper attention and at the same time not be afraid for the health of the green pet. Zamioculcas can be safely attributed to the favorites among such flowers.
Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas) is an evergreen representative of the exotic flora, belongs to the Aroid family. This species has no varieties. Zamioculcas is a tuberous herbaceous plant... Complex odd-pinnate leaves, having the correct shape, form a kind of rosette. The leaf plate is dark green with a strong gloss. The height of a houseplant is usually no more than one meter. Flowers have no aesthetic value.
This plant has a very caustic sap, which causes a strong burning sensation when it comes into contact with the skin. Therefore, zamioculcas is considered poisonous.
At home, zamioculcas blooms extremely rarely, flowering is not considered decorative 
Zamiokulkas roots are tubers in which the plant stores nutrients and water 
The young leaf of the zamiokulkas is, as it were, rolled into a tube and has a lighter color 
Breeders develop varieties of the popular dollar tree with variegated leaf color 
In the open field, zamiokulkas can grow up to one and a half meters and more 
In nature, if a leaf falls to the ground, it takes root, therefore, zamioculcas is often propagated with a leaf at home. 
Zamiokulkas leaves have a very beautiful gloss 
Zamiokulkas leaf petioles are very powerful, thickened
In everyday life, zamioculcas is often called the dollar tree. This name was attached to the plant, according to one of the versions, due to the fact that with round fleshy leaves it is somewhat similar to the "money tree" - a bastard. Many believe that zamioculcas brings material benefits to the house. The leaves of Zamiokulkas are larger and more powerful than those of Crassula, and therefore are popularly associated with a larger currency than rubles. According to signs, if the plant is healthy and developing well, then this is a sign of imminent enrichment. If the flower is withering, then financially do not expect anything good.
Under natural conditions, zamioculcas occurs in East Africa.... The presence of a powerful tuberous root allows you to store a large amount of moisture. Due to its resistance to drought and the scorching sun, it is able to grow in desert areas. Therefore, indoors, the flower is unpretentious and takes root well in indoor conditions... However, in an enclosed space (however, as in nature), it blooms extremely rarely.
Another nickname for this plant is the "flower of celibacy." It was entrenched thanks to the numerous superstitions of housewives. Zamiokulkas brought into the house should attract female happiness to its owner, but only if it blooms... And flowering in this species is a very rare occurrence, so you have to wait for well-being in your personal life for a very long time.
Zamioculcas is a very hardy and thermophilic plant that can withstand prolonged absence of watering. Excessive grooming can even negatively affect his condition. Nevertheless, in order for it to feel comfortable and actively develop, it is necessary to provide the flower with certain conditions.
| Season | Room temperature | Lighting | Humidity | Watering mode | Top dressing |
| Summer | 25-30 ° C | Diffuse light, indirect bright rays | Rare spraying or wiping with a wet sponge | Moderate | Once a month |
| Autumn | 16-22 ° C | As the soil dries up | Not required | ||
| Winter | Not less than 16 ° С | Additional hydration is not required | Rare watering | ||
| Spring | 16-22 ° C | Optional rare spraying | As the soil dries up | Once a month |
Zamioculcas is drought-resistant. Even in summer, it requires moderate watering.... In winter, zamioculcas should be watered even less often, as the substrate dries. Excessive moisture can lead to decay of the root system and fungal infections.
Plant tubers have the ability to store water and consume nutrients from high speed. In the spring and summer, fertilization is an integral part of maintenance.... Top dressing is carried out once every 4 weeks with special nutrient substrates. It is preferable to use ready-made complexes of minerals for succulents and cacti.
Zamiokulkas "hibernation" begins in October and continues until spring. During this period, watering should be reduced to one or two times a month. No fertilization is carried out. Zamioculcas is placed in a well-lit place with an air temperature of 16–20 ° С.
This flower prefers diffused sunlight at any time of the year.
Even in nature, a money tree can bloom only in a sufficiently mature state and with a confluence of several favorable factors. A short peduncle forms near the leaf outlet, and subsequently - a nondescript inflorescence in the form of an ear, which, according to numerous reviews on the network, possesses unpleasant odor... Flowering lasts for several weeks. In the natural environment, an ovary may appear, followed by ripening of berries. The berry carries a single seed. However, experienced flower growers note that flowering and ripening of seeds depletes zamiokulkas so much that after that the plant often dies - and forgive me, goodbye, financial well-being!
The dollar tree grows very slowly. A plant transplant is required if the pot is completely filled with the root system.. Optimal time for its implementation - the beginning of spring.
For planting zamiokulkas choose a high pot (preferably ceramic), so that the roots and tubers have enough space. The container should not be too large, otherwise the plant will waste energy on filling it with the root system and stop vegetative growth. There must be at least one drainage hole in the bottom of the pot.
The soil substrate is purchased in a specialized store or prepared independently. The ideal soil composition includes sand, peat and turf in equal proportions.
If it is not possible to prepare the soil mixture yourself, it is purchased in the store. The best option- soil for cacti and succulents.
The transplant is carried out by the transshipment method in this way:
Most often, the appearance of the flower deteriorates due to violation of growing conditions and mistakes in care.
| Problem | Cause | Elimination |
| Small yellow leaves with dry tips | Lack of lighting | Move the flower to a brighter place |
| Top leaves fall | Insufficient or excessive watering | Set up watering regime |
| Black tubers as well as leaves | Rot development at low temperature and high humidity | Eliminate the causes of the development of putrefactive phenomena |
| Dark spots appear on the leaves |
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Zamioculcas rarely infect diseases and pests, because poisonous juice and wax on the leaves protect it from damage. But sometimes the infection does occur. Therefore, it is important for flower growers to know how to treat the dollar tree.
Some growers advise very unusual ways to combat zamioculcas pests. One of them is spraying with a pencil solution from cockroaches: grind 1/3 of the pencil, mix with 0.5 liters of warm water and spray the plant and the surface of the soil for 2-3 days, until all pests die. When zamiokulkas is affected by a putrefactive fungus, tubers and leaves darken
Reproduction
Reproduction of zamiokulkas is carried out by dividing the tubers and rooting the leaves. It is almost impossible to propagate a plant by seeds, moreover, they are rarely found on the free market. And the seeds collected from home zamiokulkas, as a rule, cannot be called high-quality planting material.
Tubers
Most often, flower growers use the tuber breeding method.... It is considered to be the simplest and most effective one. To propagate a dollar tree with tubers, you must adhere to the following instructions:
Often, a young growth of zamiokulkas is formed in a pot. During transplantation, in most cases, it is easy to separate it from the mother tuber and plant it in a separate pot.
Leafy cuttings
A less common breeding option for zamiokulkas is with the help of leaf cuttings. For this, the following procedure is carried out:
Video: reproduction of zamiokulkas
Zamioculcas (scientific name), called the dollar tree, has recently become one of the most popular plants for landscaping and decoration home interior and office furnishings.
This flower promises wealth and prosperity to its owners. He is not picky about care. Even a novice florist and a person who has no desire to learn this art can.
Such a houseplant has a lush green crown, which makes it an extraordinary decoration for any interior. In addition, zamioculcas is called female happiness. Wealth, happiness, prosperity, well-being - all this emphasizes that the dollar tree has the right to settle in your home.
The Zamioculcas flower belongs to the aroid family. He came to us from tropical Africa. Among people, due to its beautiful green leaves, the plant was called the dollar tree. In its properties, it is similar to the money tree. So the flower accumulates moisture inside the trunk, leaves and roots and then uses it as needed. This allows him to survive in the dry period typical of his homeland.
The leaves of the dollar tree are very beautiful and fleshy. On average, 10 feathers are part of one leaf. The root of the flower is tuberous. It is he who stores in himself most water that the plant needs during difficult periods of drought. The height of the tree is 1 meter. Unlike the money tree this plant may bloom. True, this event occurs extremely rarely, even in wildlife... It is almost impossible to wait for flowering at home.
The most important advantage of this indoor plant is its ease of maintenance. Due to its bright appearance and high growth, the dollar tree is well suited for decorating large rooms. In small rooms, this flower can also blend harmoniously, if the rooms are not overloaded with other flowers.
The dollar tree does not require undue attention. The best place for this plant - a place with diffused light. In summer, you can put the pot on the balcony or outside. In winter, it is worth choosing a place on the windowsill close to the glass. Excessive watering, as well as lack of light, can seriously harm the flower. The plant can become sick or attacked by pests. In this case, it is required to provide competent treatment that will help the tree return to its previous shape and continue its harmonious growth. How to propagate and how to transplant a plant? What pests can cause severe damage to a dollar tree? Let's try to answer all these questions.
Zamioculcas is an unpretentious and hardy representative of modern flora. However, for normal growth and development, the flower also needs special conditions. The best place for placement is the sill of a window facing south. This position allows the sun's rays to affect the leaves of the plant throughout the day. On the north side, it will also grow. But the lack of the proper amount of light will affect its appearance, making the plant dull. Do not be afraid of high temperatures. When it's +30 degrees outside the window, the dollar tree feels great. It is worth emphasizing that zamioculcas needs a certain temperature conditions.So, even in winter, the room should not be lower than 18 degrees. In more low temperatures the flower can get sick.
The dollar tree thrives best in loose, soft and breathable soil. This type of soil provides the proper level of moisture and oxygen entering the root system. For the normal life of the flower, it is important to use well-nourished soil. A mixture of peat, sand, turf and leafy soil is suitable for this. Fertilizer in the form of humus will also benefit the plant. A mixture with expanded clay will help to make the soil looser. The bottom of the pot itself should contain holes through which excess moisture will escape. The bottom quarter of the pot should be filled with drainage.
An adult and young dollar tree needs feeding and watering. The best time to feed is from early March to mid-autumn. If the tree does not grow, it means that it lacks moisture. How do you know when it's time to water? After all, overflow for a given representative of the flora is worse than drought. Watering the flower is necessary when the soil in the pot has become completely dry. The plant needs to get enough liquid so that the soil becomes wet throughout its depth. Excessive moisture causes the development of plant diseases. Also, in such conditions, pests can start. The recovery period is very difficult and long. The plant may die, so it is worth avoiding the formation of puddles in the window and on the surface of the soil.
During the period of active growth, the plant spends a lot of energy. It is best to feed him every two weeks. Ready-made mixtures for succulents are also suitable as fertilizers. During the winter period, it is recommended to stop watering and feeding the plant. You can wash your dollar tree once a month.
The plant needs an annual transplant. The most suitable period for this is spring. The soil must be sufficiently nutritious. Best composition: turf land, peat, sand, leaf land. Good humus- an excellent fertilizer. Adults in this group require a more rare transplant - once every two years. When choosing a pot, you need to consider the size of the root system. They must be proportionate.
Reproduction can occur by leaf, cuttings or bush. Planting shoots is not difficult at all:
The dollar tree is characterized by a high degree of hardiness. Due to its unpretentiousness, this flower gets sick and is hit by pest attacks quite infrequently. The only way to harm zamiokulkas is inept care. The leading mistake of the florist is over-watering the plant. The dollar tree is no exception. The roots of this flower are afraid of a lot of moisture. They start to rot. If suddenly this happened, then the plant must be immediately removed from the pot. Next, you need to remove the rotten roots, and sprinkle the remaining parts with crushed coal. After that, the plant requires drying and transplanting into new soil... Let's take a closer look at the main problems faced by fans of dollar trees.
If the leaves of a flower begin to turn yellow, then it is not yet necessary to conclude that the plant is getting sick. Zamioculcas is characterized by slow growth, during which one leaf grows old, turns yellow and dies, and the other appears. Do not worry if new shoots are growing along with the yellow leaves. If this does not happen, it is worth revising the principles of care. The main reasons for yellowing of leaves:
If the roots of a dollar tree rot and the trunk turns black, then in 99% of cases we can talk about a cold temperature regime and excessive watering. V autumn-winter period care for the plant should be special. It can only be watered a few days after the topsoil is completely dry. At low temperatures in the room, the time between waterings must be extended even more. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the leaves of the dollar tree do not change. They should not wrinkle and fade. In the cold season, it is best to choose the sunniest location for the flower.
The appearance of dark spots also indicates that the care of the flower is not organized correctly. It is necessary to make adjustments to the thermal and water regime. Do not allow stagnation of water in the pot.
In this video, an experienced gardening expert will explain in detail everything about dollar tree... Why did it get this name? How to properly care for the plant? How to transplant it? What to consider when choosing a pot and soil? All of this and more will help you learn how to care for your dollar tree.
There are many signs around zamiokulkas. The first is that the plant will bring prosperity and well-being. In this case, it is important to provide good conditions for the growth of the flower. If the tree starts to wither, the family faces financial problems. Second, a flower will bring happiness to a woman. The main thing is to try to achieve its flowering. Third, a flower cannot be accepted as a gift. If you are handed it, you need to pay a symbolic amount. Only in this case will the plant bring wealth.
These photos will help you appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the dollar tree. In the photo, you can note what common features this plant has with the money tree, and also understand why the plant received such a name. In addition, you can get acquainted with such a rare and unusual phenomenon as the flowering of zamiokulkas.
Zamioculcas, or it is also called the "dollar tree", is one of the most unusual indoor plants. The original shape of the leaves and some resemblance to the money tree fully justifies its name. Another striking feature is the blooming of the dollar tree.
The dollar tree (see the photo in the article) is the most common name for the zamioculcas flower in the people. The birthplace of this unpretentious plant is East Africa. It is difficult to imagine that this plant, known to many and very beloved by flower growers, was completely unknown until recently. It was first presented to the public only in 1996 in Holland, and then spread everywhere.
Zamioculcas grows in the form of a bush, it has small plump stems and many rich green glossy small leaves on long branches. Plant height can reach a meter. The root system is in the form of tubers visible on the surface of the earth. Zamioculcas is a perennial, but the period of its life is short - about 8-10 years. Its closest relatives are Dieffenbachia and Calla.
Today, you can purchase a dollar tree at any flower shop. It is very unpretentious and does not require special care, while it is relatively inexpensive.
Pleases with flowering zamiokulkas very rarely. However, all flower growers, without exception, are looking forward to this event. The thing is that the flowers of the plant resemble an ear with male and female inflorescences, and sterile flowers are located between them. Nature has provided for this so that self-pollination does not occur.
If the plant in your home is comfortable, you will be able to observe the flowering of the dollar tree. How often it will bloom at home will depend on where the plant pot is. If on the window of the northern side, then it will take a long time to wait for the appearance of the coveted ear - until the zamiokulkas matures. But if you place it on the south side, then the flowering of the dollar tree (photo is presented in the material) will occur soon after planting.
The inflorescences of the zamioculcas are usually located near the ground, at the base of the plant. The first signs of a dollar tree blooming (pictured) can be easily seen: a bright green arrow from a folded leaf grows on the stem of one of the leaves. After a while, when a peduncle is formed inside, the leaf will bend back in the manner of a hood. The flowering of zamiokulkas usually lasts a week or two.
The flowering of zamiokulkas is not its only feature. For example, a plant loves warmth and can easily withstand a heat of thirty degrees. But at the same time it does not tolerate sharp drops temperatures and drafts. In the summer, the flower pot can be taken out into the street, he will be comfortable there.
It is not worth watering the plant too often, because it does not like strong humidity. Enough weekly spraying with warm settled water and wiping the leaves. In order to give the leaves a beautiful shine, you can use special polishes.
Sunlight falling on the zamioculcas must be necessarily diffused, since burns can form on the leaves with direct rays. Adult tall specimens are best placed not on the window, but near it.
If your plant has very long and heavy leaves, there is a risk of breaking them. Then the plant definitely needs support. A special ring made of thick wire or wooden slats can serve it. Such a device can be purchased at specialized plant care stores, or you can do it yourself.
Do not transplant during the flowering period of the dollar tree. Leaving and watering is best extended until it fades. The best time for transplanting a plant, spring is considered, and only a young zamioculcas is required to be transplanted annually, an adult needs to change the pot only as the old one becomes cramped.
Remember that the tubers of the root system of the dollar tree are very fragile, therefore, it should be transplanted very carefully, along with an earthen lump, using the transshipment method. And for flowers that are too large and overgrown, it is better not to disturb her at all, simply periodically renewing the top layer of the earth by five centimeters. Moreover, you also need to clean the land carefully, trying not to damage the tubers. It is better to fill them up not completely, leaving about a centimeter on the surface.
Division of tubers. This is the simplest and effective method... A clod of earth with tubers pulled out for transplanting is carefully divided into two or more parts, trying not to damage it. Then each sprout is planted in a separate pot. Such seedlings do not require special care, only infrequent watering. You can feed young plants only after the appearance of new leaves.
Propagation by cuttings. A method that requires patience. At the base of the flower, a leaf with a bud is cut with a sharp blade. Fresh cut on leafy cuttings sprinkled with activated carbon and dried for several hours. Then it should be planted in the ground and placed in a warm place away from the sun. The appearance of roots is a very long process and can take about a month. You can speed it up a little by covering the sprout with cling film to create a greenhouse effect. However, then you should regularly arrange ventilation so that the earth does not rot. It is not necessary to water the stalk, rare spraying is enough.
Inside the stems and leaves of zamiokulkas contains juice, which, if it gets on the skin, can cause burns. Since the plant is exotic, it can also cause severe allergic reactions, so you need to keep it away from children and pets, and only work with gloves.
If you still get poisonous juice on your skin, immediately rinse this place under running water and lubricate with a healing cream, for example, containing panthenol. If juice gets into your eyes, rinse them with water and consult a specialist.
The flowering of the dollar tree is so unusual that among the people it immediately overgrown with different signs. And the very name of this plant should also say something.
Signs related to monetary wealth:
Women's happiness is another interesting name for this plant. Perhaps this is due to the characteristic elongated shape of the flower-cob.
Zamioculcas is an ornamental deciduous houseplant that, like a money tree, can bring prosperity to the house. Another name for the culture is the dollar tree. In order for its owner to really become richer and more successful with the help of a houseplant, it is necessary to provide him proper care.
Zamioculcas is a plant not only with an exotic name, but also with a rather unusual appearance. Zamiocúlcas is a widespread and completely non-demanding ornamental crop.
Like other succulents, the flower tends to accumulate liquid inside the foliage and stems and consume it as needed. Indoor plant it is distinguished by beautiful and unusual teardrop-shaped leaves of a rich green color. When cultivated at home, it reaches a height of up to one meter.
Zamioculcas is very rare, but, nevertheless, it blooms, however, its flowers do not differ in attractiveness. After flowering, the culture usually takes a long time to recover, therefore it is during this period that it needs careful care and proper generous recharge. Zamiocúlcas reproduces well with leaves and grows new tubers quickly.
When Zamioculcas is deficient in certain nutrients, this can be immediately noticed by its appearance. If your indoor flower needs feeding, you can see the following changes:
If you notice any of these changes, you should urgently recharge the room culture.
If the indoor flower has an attractive appearance, while its mistress does not have the goal of growing a huge plant, fertilizers may not be applied. However, if you have any problems associated with nutritional deficiencies, you should familiarize yourself with the rules and characteristics of feeding.
In winter, when the flower crop should be dormant, it is better to use fertilizers in a minimum amount or completely abandon them. Top dressing is needed for zamiokulkas during the growing season; fertilization is necessary once every two weeks.
Please note: The first time fertilization should be applied to the soil at the beginning of the active growth phase of the crop. It usually falls in the first month of spring.
In the spring and summer, the indoor culture needs to be fed twice a month. During this period, it is better to use ready-made compositions for cacti and succulents. It is possible to carry out not only root dressing, because spraying the leaves with fertilizers diluted in water also favorably affects the state of the plant.
Based on this feature of the flower culture, foliar foliar feeding should be carried out monthly. Usually 1 gram or 1 ml of fertilizer is used per liter of water.
Often novice growers do foliar feeding incorrectly, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the following rules:
Zamiokulkas foliar dressing is used in floriculture as an addition to root fertilization.
To feed zamiokulkas, it is necessary to use fertilizers intended for cacti and succulents. Experienced flower growers also recommend applying to the soil and spraying the flower with universal fertilizers diluted in the specified concentration. Nutrient-based formulations can only be injected into moist soil.
During the active growth of the dollar tree, it is necessary to alternate mineral and organic fertilizers... The most popular of these are the following drugs:
Agricola. Used for root feeding. The drug contains a large amount of micro- and macroelements that dissolve well in water. To prepare the nutrient solution, a teaspoon of Agricola is diluted in 2 liters of water. Watering with such a top dressing should be done every 10 days. It is strictly forbidden to mix fertilizers with other nutrients. It is important not to allow the solution to get on the green parts of the zamioculcas.
Agricola Aqua. The product is sold in a ready-to-use form; you do not need to dilute it. By using fertilizer by the method of introduction into the soil and spraying the leaves, it is possible to accelerate the growth and flowering of zamiokulkas. The flowers will stay on the plant for a longer time.
Pocon. The fertilizer is produced in Holland, intended for the care of cacti, while zamioculcas reacts very well to it. The product is sold already in a ready-to-use form. The preparation contains substances hazardous to humans and animals, therefore it should be stored in an inaccessible place.
"Uniflor-growth". Fertilizer based on nitrogen, promotes rapid growth of green mass. Before use, it is necessary to dilute 2.5-3 ml of the product in 1 liter of soft water.
"Uniflor-Bud". A preparation based on potassium and phosphorus. Stimulates the budding process, promotes the formation of a large number of strong buds, improves flowering. It is produced in the form of a liquid, which must be diluted with water before use - 3 mm of the product per liter of water.
"Master Color". Zamioculcas is susceptible to the development of a disease such as chlorosis. Regular use of the "Master Color" preparation based on iron will be a reliable prophylaxis of the disease. The fertilizer is intended for flowering plants, therefore, with such care, zamiokulkas can soon please with exuberant flowering.
To enrich the dollar tree with useful substances, you can buy other mineral or organic fertilizers in flower shops. The main thing is to adhere to the indicated concentration of the drug, so as not to harm the flower culture.
To fertilize zamiokulkas, it is not necessary to use ready-made store formulations. For the care of this crop, you can use products homemade... A beneficial effect on the dollar tree will be provided by such self-prepared feeds:
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