Wouldn't it be nice if it were like this:a real dollar tree grows in the house, and we only periodically renew the leaves on it: we tear off the old ones so that new ones grow faster. But, jokes aside, you can still have such a plant at home. And it is called zamioculcas. True, money does not grow on this flower, to our great regret. Dollars are present only in its popular name. And we can only guess why zamioculcas was given such a promising name? Maybe it really attracts these coveted banknotes to the house? There is nothing easier than to check everything in practice. And for this you just need to buy a zamioculcas for your collection of indoor plants. But even if only cacti have managed to take root in your apartment, which practically do not need watering and special care, you can try to grow a more serious flower. Believe me, you will succeed. The most important thing is that zamioculcas will perfectly fit into the interior of any home. Besides, it may bring incredible wealth to the family. So what? Anything can happen in our life! And you can easily become a happy witness of the fact that the dollar tree fully justifies its right to be called that. Moreover, zamioculcas is unpretentious and easy to care for. You just need to get to know this miracle plant better. And, of course, you should follow simple rules of care.
Zamiokulkas: what is this flower
Zamioculcas is one of the mostnoble representatives of indoor plants. We can say that this is a fashionable, elegant and rare flower. It has very beautiful pinnately dissected leaves: dark green, shiny (as if varnished), regular, almost perfect shape and the same size. Zamioculcas comes from South America. It is valued for the special shape of the leaves. Surprisingly, the dollar tree almost never blooms indoors. True, specimens that have reached a venerable age can easily suddenly become covered with flowers in an apartment. But this process will not make a special impression on you, rather, it will disappoint. Because the flowers of the zamioculcas are nondescript white, yellowish or cream cobs. It is noteworthy that the leaves of the zamioculcas grow directly from the ground, or more precisely, from the tubers of the bulb. What an ignorant person would take for a stem actually turns out to be a leaf. And those shoots that we are accustomed to calling leaves are actually feathers. Thus, the leaf of the dollar tree is an arrow with feathers (in an adult flower they can reach a meter in height). Its stem is short and horizontal. It is located so low above the ground that it looks like a rosette of leaves. The dollar tree was and remains a rather expensive houseplant. But only adult and overgrown specimens are really expensive. This is explained by the fact that it takes a very long time before zamioculcas reaches impressive sizes. Zamioculcas is an “ideal” houseplant: it requires minimal care, it grows slowly, new leaves appear rarely. But, despite the fact that the plant is unpretentious, it still needs to be looked after periodically. Well, at least it is necessary to create favorable conditions for it.
How to take care of a dollar tree
By ensuring proper care for your dollartree, after a couple of years you will get a gorgeous plant that will amaze you with its beauty. At the same time, you will not have to spend thousands of rubles on any additional devices, the flower develops normally even at home. But still, it is better to put the pot with the plant in a bright room, since zamioculcas loves light. At the same time, it is necessary to protect it from direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. In summer, it is advisable to keep it in the fresh air, and in winter - closer to a cool window (but not near the battery). This flower has no special requirements for air humidity. It is enough to spray it from time to time and wipe the leaves from dust. But this flower is sensitive to improper watering. Zamioculcas is very easy to “flood”, causing root rot (and other diseases), thus bringing the houseplant to death. The flower accumulates enough liquid in the bulb tuber, so it can easily endure drought, but may not cope with excess moisture. Therefore, the soil in which it grows cannot be watered too often. By the way, if you are going on a trip, you don’t have to worry about having no one to look after the dollar tree. It will feel great for 5-10 days. From April to August (the period of active growth), zamioculcas needs to be fed about a couple of times a month. All fertilizers intended for related plants are suitable for this flower: cacti and succulents. The flower is not replanted often – every two to four years. This is done as the root system grows. If it has grown, the plant should be replanted in a larger container with a drainage layer and soil that is sold for succulents and cacti. You can prepare a soil mixture for this yourself. It is enough to mix turf and leaf soil, sand and peat in equal proportions. Zamioculcas is propagated by dividing the bush or rooting a leaf (cutting). There are no special requirements for this process. Everything happens according to generally accepted rules. The only wish is to use growth stimulants (phytohormones) and be patient. In fairness, it should be noted that only a few decide to propagate zamioculcas: this is a very long process (it can take more than one month).
Errors in the care of zamiokulkas
Unfortunately, novice "gardeners" do not alwaysknow how to care for such flowers. How do you know if you are doing something wrong? Carefully inspect the zamioculcas. Spotted color, protruding roots, fallen leaves - all this indicates that it is time to change the pot, fertilize the plant or replant it.
- The leaves turn yellow and dry
Always remember that a tree loves light,warm and dry air, afraid of excess moisture. Never place it in a draft or near heating devices. If the leaves of the flower turn yellow on one side, change the room. With insufficient light, the flower stretches out and loses its color.
- The smell of rot
Leaves or roots rot when overwatered.In this case, only replanting will help. Take new soil, install proper drainage, stop overwatering the tree. The old soil should never be used, as mold may have formed in it.
- Plaque
Are there spots on the stem or leaves?It could be a fungus. If the flower is sick, buy antifungal sprays or additives in specialized stores and treat the dollar tree with them. The care is exactly the same as before. The only thing you should not do is use the old fertilizer. You could have infected the tree through fertilizers. That is why you should not buy cheap products in passages and markets where sanitary standards are not observed. As you can see, caring for the dollar tree is not so difficult. The main thing is to provide it with good lighting, do not over-moisten the soil, feed and replant on time. Due to the fact that flowering at home practically does not occur, even allergy sufferers can start the plant.
Dollar trees: signs and beliefs
So if you want the plant to bringgood luck and became your talisman, follow a few basic rules. First, never offend it, even if you do not believe in omens. Scientists have proven that trees and flowers can also experience emotions. Therefore, it is important not only to properly care for it, but also to talk to it while watering. If you are going to replant a flower, try to "calm" it. Do not pull it out by the roots, do not pull the leaves. Secondly, you should decorate it with dollars. Fold the bill so that the pyramid depicted is visible (this is the most important part of the omen), wrap it with a ribbon and tie it to a leaf. To feed the plant with magical energy, put a cent under it. Coins should also be thrown into the water with which you will then water the tree. Third, the transplant should be done on the waxing moon, otherwise the flower will dry out, and all the dollars will leave your house. Whether or not to believe in omens is your business. But if you really want something, it can come true. Don't forget about the power of self-hypnosis! Then why not try, maybe it will work! In general, being the owner of a zamioculcas is not at all burdensome. It is enough to take care of it properly. There are no difficulties in its maintenance, and if problems arise, they are easily resolved, because this plant very rarely gets sick and is affected by pests. We recommend reading:
