More and more people are choosing to grow their ownbeautiful but unpretentious ornamental plants. Among them, I would like to highlight the zamioculcas or dollar tree - as it is popularly called. Reproduction of this house tree is considered quite a labor-intensive task, since the flower grows slowly. However, do not deny yourself the pleasure - settle another zamioculcas in the house. Believe me, the flower is worth spending your time on! To begin with, we note that the dollar tree is propagated in three main ways: tuber, cuttings, leaf. Let's consider each in more detail.
Reproduction by dividing the tuber and cuttings
Basically, the tuber of zamioculcasdivides itself, you only have to transplant the plant. Carefully examine the tubers. Have you discovered a new growth point? Then, feel free to start dividing. After the tuber is divided into parts, it needs to be well dried for several hours. Before planting, the tubers need to be rolled in charcoal to avoid diseases and rotting. Remember - you should never cut one large tuber into several small ones. This will only ruin your tree. It is worth noting that propagating the dollar tree in this way is not very convenient - it will take a long time before the bush grows. Propagation by cuttings occurs as follows: a stem is cut off from a healthy plant (slightly above the soil level). The stem, in turn, is divided into several parts. For further rooting, you will need a cutting with a leaf and a bud. The cuts should dry for an hour. Vermiculite is best suited for successful rooting. We press our cutting into it and water it. Rooting in this way takes about a month.
With the help of leaves
This method is considered the most accessible.It is not difficult, although it will require accuracy and patience from you. Prepare the tools: a sharp scalpel or blade and a container in which the leaf will be. Very carefully cut the selected leaf from the mother plant and immerse it in water, approximately a quarter. You can divide the leaf into small leaf blades, but you need to try to ensure that each of them has a part of the petiole. If you decide to propagate the dollar tree in this way, it is better to take a shallow container and line its bottom with cotton wool. Pour enough water and place the blades, immersing them in a moist environment. As the liquid evaporates, you need to add water. To prevent rotting and fermentation, put several tablets of activated or charcoal in the container. Be prepared for a long wait - the leaves will develop roots in 2-4 months. You can not immerse the leaf in water, but immediately place it in the ground. It is difficult to say whether it will take root. However, it is worth a try, because you have nothing to lose. Before planting, the leaf must be dried for 24 hours. As a substrate, you need to take a mixture of peat and sand. In it, the young root system will be able to develop normally, and the plant will receive the necessary nutrition. In principle, zamioculcas is an unpretentious plant, so you can plant it in any soil mixture. The main thing is that it is light enough and nutritious for young shoots. The leaf is immersed in the soil by about 2/3 of its length and watered abundantly. From this point on, your main concern will be control over the soil moisture: it is important that it is not overdried, but excess moisture is not welcomed. To create maximum comfort for the root system, experienced gardeners recommend greenhouse conditions. To do this, cover the pot with the leaf with a jar or thick polyethylene. Periodically, the container needs to be ventilated and watered, the main thing is not to forget that under the film the soil remains moist longer. Both methods of propagating the dollar tree using a leaf have their pros and cons. For example, with water rooting, you can control the process of root system formation and promptly respond to the appearance of rotting areas. When planting in the ground, this will no longer be possible, but if the leaf takes root - you will not need to injure it again when transplanting. It may seem that the propagation of zamioculcas is a rather complicated process, but in fact, you only need time and desire. Do not be afraid to propagate the dollar tree - the beauty of an adult plant will exceed all your expectations!
