The flower with shiny green leaves is called zamioculcas. Zamioculcas: how to grow a dollar tree. Care and cultivation

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.

Dollar tree - Zamioculcas.

Zamioculcas(lat. Zamiocúlcas) is a monotypic genus of plants of the Aroid family ( Araceae), represented by the only form zamioculcas zamielistic(Zamioculcas zamiifolia), originating from tropical Africa.

It was first described in 1828 by the collector of tropical plants Konrad Loddiges as Caladium zamiifolium Lodd., Then in 1856 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott as Zamioculcas loddigesii Schott, in 1908 by Adolph Engcasii Schott, director of the Botanical Garden, Berlin zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl ..

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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.

Dollar tree: photo, description of the flower

The plant got its name from its green, glossy, beautiful leaves. One fleshy leaf contains about ten feathers. The height of the tree, with 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.

Features of growing zamioculcas

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 his breeding, you should still create certain conditions for him.

Lighting

• Zamioculcas is photophilous, so he needs to choose a well-lit place. However, for the first few days, the flower must adapt to new conditions, so it needs to find a place with partial shade.
• In the future, the plant can put on the windowsill shading it from direct sunlight. Otherwise, the leaves may burn and become covered with yellow spots.

Temperature regime

• The dollar tree will grow and bloom well in the summer at an indoor temperature of + 25C.
• In winter, the flower needs a lower temperature at which it will gain strength for active growth in the summer. Florists recommend keeping the plant at a temperature of no more than + 16C. You can even take out the pot with zamiokulkas to the insulated loggia, if the temperature there does not drop below + 12C.

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Watering and feeding rules

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, makes the plant 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 its 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.

Rooting and division of the zamiokulkas

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.

• On the other hand, planting zamiokulkas without damaging the root system is almost impossible, while cuttings are much less traumatic for a flower.
• The divided parts for a long time, sometimes within six months, adapt without growing leaves until the zamiokulkas is completely rooted. How to care for a flower during this period?
• In the first week, it is limited in watering, in the future, if the leaves remain green and seemingly healthy, they provide normal care.

Soil and soil from soil for zamiokulkas

Zamiokulkas does not have any special requirements for the soil. You can use commercially available substrates for cacti and succulents, or prepare them yourself, mixing leafy, turfy soil, peat and sand in equal amounts, adding a little charcoal there to prevent root rot (about a handful per liter of the finished 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. Good drainage is a prerequisite; it should take up at least a quarter of the pot's volume.

• In conclusion, it should be noted that the growing popularity of the plant is caused not only by its decorative qualities, but largely by its unpretentiousness and ease of care. Zamioculcas are widely used by phytodesigners to decorate various interiors. They can be placed not only in bright rooms, but also in places with insufficient or even artificial lighting, the flower looks spectacular both in tall floor vases and in small containers. Tolerance to growing conditions, combined with undemanding care and spectacular appearance, makes the plant suitable for growing in residential and office premises, as well as in the halls of hotels, medical institutions, and other public places.

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Zamioculcas pests

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:

• Aphids, often appear if the plant is taken out into the open air for the summer. Affected leaves curl, discolor, later turn yellow and fall off. It is destroyed by ready-made insect repellents such as decis, intavir, actellik or phytoverm.

• Thrips, often moving from neighboring plants, while silvery lesions appear on the leaves, stems are bent, traces of excrement are visible. To destroy this persistent pest, repeated treatment with insecticides (intavir, karate, actellik, karbofos, etc.) is used.

• Mealybugs that infect plants in conditions of too dry air, large enough pests, visible to the naked eye, suck juices from leaves and young shoots, which is why the flower stagnates, the leaves are deformed and fall off, leave sugary cotton-like secretions on which they settle in further sooty fungi. With a mild form of damage, insects are mechanically removed with a damp sponge moistened with soap or alcohol solution, in more difficult cases they are treated with pesticides (intavir, decis, actelik, etc.). Sometimes you have to try several drugs in order to choose the most effective one.

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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Flowering zamiokulkas

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.

Flowering plant

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.

• Below are several photos of zamiokulkas flowering, which show that at first the ear grows upward, then, as it ripens, its peduncle bends towards the ground.
• In nature, after fertilization, brown berries are formed containing seeds. When grown in pots, like most other aroid species, the seeds do not ripen.

Zamioculcas bloomed, what to do

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.

• Despite the inconspicuousness and inconspicuousness of the inflorescence, its exotic appearance and the rarity of its appearance gave rise to a number of interesting signs.
• So, the flower is popularly called "female happiness", it is believed that the plant will bring happiness to its mistress in her personal life, but for this it is necessary, firstly, not to buy it, but to receive it as a gift, and secondly, for the zamioculcas to bloom ...
• Perhaps the origin of the signs and names is associated with a peculiar external appearance and location of the ear, which causes certain associations with the main male dignity.

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, moreover, 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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Zamioculcas flower: types and varieties

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

History of zamioculcas zamielistny or loddjes

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.

Plant varieties

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, however, according to the modern classification, the plant is attributed to the gonatopus, another genus of the aroid family, and is now called the gonatopus Boivin (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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The dollar tree: pruning and pest control

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.

• His homeland is East Africa. The appearance of the African representative is quite effective. From the tuber hidden underground, 4-6 tall, shiny dissected leaves depart. Zamioculcas in the interior
• Dollar tree - this is how the zamioculcas is called because of its unusual, but very attractive leaf shape. For many centuries, this representative has been considered a real talisman, a symbol of domestic well-being and wealth.
• Watering, temperature, humidity - the minimum care that a dollar tree requires. Reproduction is carried out most often by cuttings. Pruning and pest control are more difficult. Therefore, we will dwell in more detail on these stages of care.

How to protect a plant from insects?

The dollar tree at home is susceptible to attack by insect pests. This is due to 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 scutellum 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 also affected by a 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.

Fashion haircut

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.

• Why does a tree need a haircut? Any plant requires the right balance of water and light. Zamioculcas, which is easy to care for, is able to form its own crown, which has a positive effect on its growth, but it is not so rare that pruning is still required. In this case, it must be planned for the period when the greatest growth is observed, that is, the juice moves very actively along the stem.
• It is best to prune when the branches begin to grow only upward, but not to the sides. To give the crown a beautiful spherical shape, carefully remove the upper bud, which receives the most nutrients. Further, the lateral branches are eliminated, which have grown too much or the direction of their growth is wrong. After this molding, the crown takes the desired shape.

Preparing for transplant

• After forming, the dollar tree flower begins to actively throw out the lower buds, which will eventually become independent branches.
• But you have to make sure that all parts of the plant receive the same nutrition, otherwise the crown will turn out to be one-sided, some branches will dry out.
• If one of the young branches began to grow faster than the rest, then it is better to cut it off so that the crown retains its attractive appearance.

You cannot prune in the winter, since the money tree at home during this period 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.

Attention and care

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?

1. Zamioculcas does not like excessive glaze... It tolerates a slight drought better than waterlogging. Given the tuberous root system, the plant should be watered only around the perimeter of the pot, trying not to flood its core.
2. In the spring-summer period, the plant is desirable feed at every watering. And every other time - in the autumn-winter. In this case, you should use the usual mineral fertilizer for decorative leafy plants or succulents, or urea. Unlike many brethren, Zamiokulkas is very fond of foliar feeding, regardless of the season. 3. The plant sometimes "cries", which indicates high humidity. Droplets can also be an alarming signal from a tuber overflowing with water due to over-watering.
3. Handsome green man can turn yellow, and this is a clear sign of a problem that has arisen. If, with a lack of moisture, its stem wrinkles slightly, like in other succulents, then yellowness indicates not dry soil, but waterlogging, which entailed rotting of the tuber. In this case, the plant must be urgently transplanted, ruthlessly removing the spoiled tuber and thoroughly cleaning the rhizome so that no decaying processes remain in it. After transplanting for about two weeks, zamioculcas should not be watered.
4. Zamioculcas grows and develops better in tight pots, therefore transplant it follows after the stem-like rhizomes rest against the walls of the vessel, practically "tearing" it.
5. Do not experiment and place this flower in deep shadow- this will lead to a violation of the water and air balance, thinning of the stems, fading colors. Best of all is soft, diffused light.
6. Preferring non-waterlogged rocky soil, Zamiokulkas at the same time loves spraying, therefore, once a month it is worth washing it under the shower, while covering the soil. This procedure is especially necessary in winter, when central heating "rages" in the apartments.
7. Breeds Zamioculcas is easy enough. A fresh stalk should be placed in an earthen substrate or a glass of water, where a nodule with shoots is formed within 2 weeks. After its rooting, the primary leaves turn yellow and die off, which is the norm. Zamioculcas grows for a long time, and you should not be zealous with growth stimulants, otherwise the plant will irrevocably die.

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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EXOTIC ZAMIOCULKAS PLANT: PRINCIPLES AND SUPERSTITIONS

• Care features
• "Woman's happiness"
• "Money Tree"

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.

Care features

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.

• He does not like a flower and dry air, it turns yellow from it, so it is recommended to spray the leaves. Loves tight pots, in new, fresh soil after transplanting will give "kids".
• In the winter season, he needs a moderate temperature.
• And in the summer it can live perfectly on a balcony, veranda or even outside at moderate temperatures without drops.
• In winter, it is best not to spray or fertilize the plant. Only when the air at home is very dry should the leaves be humidified.

The leaves have a poisonous sap and can cause an allergic reaction, so 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.

"Woman's happiness"

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.

"Money Tree"

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.

• To stop this process, you need to get a new, young and healthy flower.
• A young tree must be placed next to the old one, then the latter will convey the positive attitude that he once had.
• The plant will definitely share with its successor the feeling of love and care that the owners gave him.
• Then a new flower will definitely bring cash flow into the house and prevent financial losses that could occur after the death of the first plant.

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 history of the home plant zamioculcas and its use in culture

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 separated the plant into a separate genus under the name Zamioculcas loddigesii. Since 1908, it has been called zamioculcas zamielistny.

• Despite the fact that the flower has been known to botanists for a long time, interest in it as a room culture arose only in the 90s of the last century.
• In 1996, individual pieces first appeared at flower auctions in Holland, and quickly gained widespread popularity among professionals and amateur florists.
• The growing demand for the plant stimulates breeding work to create new varieties.
• In 2007, the first cultivar appeared on sale, more compact (no higher than 60 cm) compared to the natural species, and, accordingly, with smaller leaves.

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 members of the aroid family, this drought-resistant succulent does not require high air humidity, tolerates irregular watering, and tolerates a lack of light well.

The popularity of the flower is evidenced by the existence of a number of signs associated with it. Many people believe that his presence in the house brings good luck in financial matters, apparently, that is why the people call the zamioculcas the 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 payment for it.

• When breeding a culture at home, it must be borne in mind that, like all representatives of the aroid family, zamiokulkas is poisonous, or, more precisely, refers to conditionally dangerous plants.
• The juice contained in the leaves can lead to allergic reactions, and if ingested, to intestinal disorders.
• If this succulent grows in an apartment, standard safety measures should be taken: when pruning and transplanting, use gloves and wash your hands thoroughly after work, and keep the flower away from small children and pets.

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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DOLLAR WOOD - FENG SHUI TALISMAN WILL HELP GET WEALTHY AND BECOME GOOD LUCK

Today, many people know the direction of Feng Shui, which is the Taoist practice of symbolic space exploration.

• The main goal of this teaching is to achieve maximum harmony and comfort in the environment of a person. Symbols and feng shui talismans are of great importance in it. For example, to attract currency to the house, a dollar tree is used, in another way - zamiokulkas.
• It should not be confused with the money tree - these are completely different plants. The dollar tree does not have such rounded leaves as the fatty money tree. Although in action they are somewhat similar: both attract wealth to the house, promote peace in the family, strengthen love and bestow good luck.

Symbol attracting female happiness

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.

• But in order for the effect of the flower to be effective in this direction, it is necessary that the plant called "zamiokulkas" must be donated by someone.
• And, of course, the power of zamioculcas is revealed precisely at the moment of flowering. However, it is quite difficult to get a dollar tree to bloom.

Talisman attracting dollars

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.

• Zamiokulkas differs from the well-known fat woman in that it is not necessary to bury coins in its pot, as required by the activation of the properties of the money tree. But you can put a few cents or a dollar bill under the pot - this will enhance its effect.
• And the properties of the houseplant, called the dollar tree, are favorably influenced by dollars placed on its branches, like additional leaves. They are sometimes twisted into pounds in such a way that the pyramid depicted on the banknote is directed upwards.
• It can also be very effective to increase the activity of zamioculcas if the dollar tree is watered with pre-charged water. To recharge the water, you need to lower a few cents into a container with liquid for a quarter of an hour. After the dollar tree has been watered with charged water, the coins should be put in a wallet and carried with you.

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.

A symbol that brings good luck to its owners

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.

Environment indicator

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.

• It is possible that the zamioculcas senses the approaching trouble and, by its appearance, is trying to warn its master about the impending disaster. Therefore, in this case, you should be extremely careful in making serious decisions, reconsider your views on life. Lies, dishonesty towards other people will certainly affect the state of the dollar tree - an indicator of the environment.
• Often this condition is due to the accumulation of negative energy in the room. Therefore, it is urgent to carry out a general cleaning in the home and throw out all the trash, especially from the mezzanines and cabinets!
• It is also a good idea to carry out cleansing procedures indoors using candles, holy water and prayer.
• It is very important to change your behavior: swearing, insults, especially swearing and obscene language, must leave the room forever!
• Each plant responds perfectly to kind and affectionate words - you should refer to the flower, rewarding it with gentle epithets. Sometimes you can whisper something to ask a silent pet - often the plant helps to fulfill the desire if it does not bring harm or harm to anyone.
• But is it possible that the condition of the flower depends on caring for it? Then it makes sense to carefully read the article on how to care for it, how to feed it, how to transplant it, what soil the plant prefers, with what regularity it should be watered.

To give others happiness is to receive a thousand times more!

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 zamioculcas. 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.

Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is an ornamental indoor plant that is still uncommon in our country and is quite undemanding to growing conditions. Outwardly, it resembles a very rare gymnosperm flower in the culture - zamia, which explains the name of the plant. This type of decorative culture is well known to many domestic amateur flower growers under the names "female happiness" or "currency tree".

Indoor culture history

The first description of zamiokulkas dates back to 1828, and was given by the very famous foreign collector of tropical cultures, Konrad Lodijes. The plant has been described as Caladium zamiifolium Lodd. More than twenty years later, Heinrich Wilhelm Schott changed the name to Zamioculkas Loddjes. And a few decades later, the modern, latest and best-known version of the name Zamioculcas zamiifolia was registered by the director of the Berlin botanical garden, Adolf Engler.

This evergreen tropical plant became popular as an ornamental indoor culture twenty years ago, after appearing at foreign flower auctions. Ten years ago, the first miniature cultivar of Zamiokulkas was obtained, which forms a very compact plant no more than 0.5 m high with rather small but attractive foliage.

Homeland and botanical characteristics of Zamiokulkas

The homeland of the plant is Madagascar, where in nature this evergreen plant is widespread. Under natural growing conditions, "currency trees" grow and develop magnificently in arid soil, under the hot rays of the scorching sun, but in our latitudes the plant feels quite comfortable. In indoor culture, a monotypic genus is represented by a single species - zamioculcas zamyelistny. Indoor zamioculcas have glossy dark green leaves of regular shape.

Ornamental culture does not form branches, and what many growers mistake for the stem is actually complex foliage growing directly from the tuber. At the base of the leaves there are thickened petioles. The foliage is located on a fairly short, horizontally located, false stem part. The growth and development of the aerial part is rather slow. The so-called stem part of the zamiokulkas is thick, erect, fleshy, and stores moisture reserves at the base.

Many amateur flower growers consider the described indoor flowers as succulent plants, since the root system of an ornamental culture looks like a large and large tuber that stores water. The roots are yellowish.

Flowering is observed at a fairly "old" age, but the inflorescences are unattractive. The description of a flower, represented by a small ear surrounded by a veil, is of little interest. Seed material at home growing almost never fully ripens, therefore, experienced amateur flower growers, as a rule, remove all flowers from the decorative leafy zamioculcas in the early stages. The plant reproduces quite easily in a leafy way with the growth of nodules. For the purpose of reproduction, division is also used.

Is Zamioculcas poisonous or not?

The average lifespan of a home evergreen plant, depending on growing conditions, can vary from 5-10 years. An adult and well-formed decorative indoor culture reaches a height of one meter. It should be remembered that all parts of a houseplant are poisonous, so you need to choose the right location for the ornamental plant in your visit.

Precisely because zamioculcas is poisonous, it is imperative to place a flower pot with a culture in places where small children or pets cannot get the plant. When performing basic care measures, especially when carrying out reproduction and transplantation of indoor zamioculcas, it is very important to be careful and use rubber gloves.

It is very important to protect the eyes and mucous membranes of the mouth from the ingress of poisonous plant juice, the toxic components of which can provoke quite severe poisoning. If the juice gets into the eyes, rinse abundantly with running warm water. If the term enters the mouth, you need to take activated charcoal, and, if necessary, seek help from a medical institution. Many growers refuse to grow a poisonous flower at home at all, due to the toxicity of its juice.

Description and names of species

The culture is grown zamiokulkas zamielistny(Z.zamiifolia) or Zamiokulkas Loddigesa(Z.loddigesii). Under natural conditions, this species grows in East Africa. The rhizome of the decorative culture is tuberous. Foliage grows from the rhizome. The average length of the leaves is no more than 50-60 cm. The leaf is divided into leaflets, feathers, of which there can be four to six pairs.

If an ornamental culture experiences a prolonged drought, as well as under conditions of limited irrigation measures, massive leaf fall is very often observed, which is due to the specific properties of indoor zamioculcas to reduce moisture evaporation rates. In appearance, indoor zamioculcas very much resemble their closest relatives, represented by calla lilies, monsters and dieffenbachia.

Zamioculcas species are represented in room culture by a limited number of varieties. The most popular varieties are zamioculcas lanceolate(Z.Lanceolata) and zamioculcas variegated(Z. variegated). Lanceolate zamioculcas are very easily recognizable by the presence of lanceolate elongated leaves characteristic of the species. The evergreen culture became widespread as a highly decorative indoor plant only at the end of the 20th century.

The variegated variety is a real rarity and a curiosity in our country, therefore it is very popular and in demand among experienced domestic flower growers. Small sprouts of such a zamiokulkas consist of four leaves and a large tuber. Variegated Zamioculcas blooms in indoor floriculture conditions only with proper care and only in adulthood. Zamioculcas zamifolia known to many as the "dollar tree". The houseplant of this variety is characterized by the presence of very attractive green foliage and fleshy petioles. It is believed that this particular variety is capable of bringing wealth to the house.

Zamiokulkas resuscitation

If the indoor zamioculcas has turned very yellow, or even its entire aerial part has disappeared, then there is no need to rush to throw out the ornamental plant. It is enough to carefully remove it from the soil of the flower pot and make a careful examination of the entire root system. The preservation of elasticity and the absence of signs of strong decay of the root system make it possible to preserve the indoor plant.

The underground tuber of an ornamental culture must be very carefully, but carefully washed in a warm and weak solution of potassium permanganate, then dried a little at room temperature, and then planted in a new nutrient soil mixture. The flower pot must be provided with a high-quality drainage layer. In this case, competent and high-quality further care, as well as ensuring the most comfortable conditions, allow the ornamental plant to quickly form new young shoots.

Description of the flower Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas)

Zamioculcas (scientific name), called the dollar tree, has recently become one of the most popular plants for landscaping and decorating home 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 will be able to take care of him.

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, prosperity - all this emphasizes that the dollar tree has the right to settle in your home.

Description of the flower Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas)

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 of the water that the plant needs during difficult periods of drought. The height of the tree is 1 meter. Unlike the money tree, this plant can bloom. True, this event occurs extremely rarely, even in the wild. 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.

Proper care of the dollar tree

The dollar tree does not require undue attention. The best place for this plant is 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.

Lighting and temperature

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 regime, so even in winter the room should not be lower than 18 degrees. In colder temperatures, the flower can get sick.

Pot and soil for the plant

The dollar tree thrives best in loose, soft and airtight 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.

How to feed and how often to water

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 should receive 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.

Transplantation and reproduction of the Zamioculcas tree

The plant needs an annual transplant. The most suitable period for this is spring. The soil must be sufficiently nutritious. The best composition: sod land, peat, sand, leafy soil. Good humus is 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 leaf is dried before planting;
When planting a leaf or cutting, it is worth using soil with phytohormones, which will allow them to root faster;
The rooting process can take two months.

Plant diseases - what to do and how to treat?

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.

Leaves turn yellow

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:

Draft;
A sharp change in temperature;
Insufficient moisture;
Pests.
The trunk turns black and the roots rot

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. In the autumn-winter period, the care of the plant should be special. It can be watered only 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.

Dark spots appeared

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.

Signs associated with the Zamioculcas plant

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 given it as a gift, you need to pay a symbolic amount. Only in this case will the plant bring wealth.

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It's not a secret for my loved ones that my "indoor pet" is zamiokulkas. Its eye-catching appearance will blend in well with any interior.

In my apartment he feels great, grows and develops well. I propagate it at home, and I'm good at it. I will share with you information and tips about this interesting plant and tell you how to care for it.

Zamioculcas, also called the dollar or money tree, is a medium-sized home shrub. The island of Madagascar is considered the birthplace of the plant. Outwardly, it is very similar to the name, for which it got its name. Zamioculcas is considered one of the succulents. It stores water in its fleshy leaves and tubers.

Tubers are modified stems. The branches growing from the tubers are actually leaves. In an adult plant, they grow to about 80-100 cm. Small feathers grow on them, which are usually mistaken for leaves.

They are symmetrical, pointed, glossy and dense. It is for its appearance that the house plant is so loved by flower growers. The dark green waxy foliage looks impressive and decorative.

Zamioculcas grows slowly (this is the reason for the high cost of adult specimens). It blooms very rarely, and it usually happens at the "advanced" age of the plant. The flower grows in the form of a small cob (up to 10 cm) in the bedspread. The inflorescences themselves are small and have no decorative value.

Zamioculcas is not only a dollar tree. According to popular beliefs, it is called the "flower of celibacy." This name appeared for the reason that flowering is very rare, and sometimes you can not wait for it at all, as well as a happy marriage.

Zamioculcas belongs to the Aroid family. It is considered a monotypic genus and is represented by only one species, although there are several variants of its name:

• Zamioculcas zamifolia
• Zamioculcas Loddjesa;
• Caladium is merciful;
• Zamioculcas lanceolate.

Care features

The plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and ability to quickly adapt to new conditions. Even a novice florist can handle the care. Observing a number of simple features and rules, zamiokulkas will delight with its beauty for a long time.

Lighting

The ideal location for a flower is the west or east side. Bright and diffused light is good for him. If you place it on the north side, then nothing bad will happen.

This can affect the growth rate, while the appearance will be the same glossy. The abundance of direct sunlight can do some damage to the plant. It may start to fade.

Temperature and humidity

Zamioculcas is comfortable with a sufficiently large temperature range. It can be from 15 to 30 o C. But it is better to adhere to indicators of 18-25 o C. Winter temperature should not be lower than 12 o C.

The plant has no special requirements for air humidity. The moisture level in ordinary apartments suits him. Periodically during the active growing season, you can spray with clean warm water.

A mandatory procedure is wiping the dust off the leaves. This can be done with a soft cloth or cotton pad.

Watering

It is important to ensure that the topsoil dries out during active growth between waterings. In winter, during the rest period, between waterings, the earthen lump should completely dry out.

Top dressing

Additional fertilizing with fertilizers is necessary for zamiokulkas, like most indoor plants. It is necessary to carry out this procedure 3 times a year, namely 1 time in winter and 2 times during spring and summer. It is best to use drugs with a high nitrogen content.

For this, universal products or fertilizers for succulents are suitable. It is best to alternate mineral and organic dressings. Some growers advise to spray the plant with urea in the spring, preparing a weak solution from it.

After the purchase

In industrial greenhouses, plants are prepared for sale and planted in special shipping pots. After purchase, it is recommended to immediately transplant the flower into a permanent pot, the diameter of which will be 3-4 cm larger than the planting capacity.

Carefully shake the soil in which the dollar tree was located from the tubers and carefully examine for the presence of damaged and diseased areas. If found, trim and charcoal. Watering after transplanting should not be abundant.

Pruning

The growth and height of the zamiokulkas can be adjusted by pruning. When the upper bud is removed on a branch, it will no longer grow. Thanks to these properties, the plant can be given different forms, and they are preserved for a long time. The pruning process itself is carried out only in the spring.

Reproduction

Zamioculcas grows rather slowly, therefore, its reproduction takes a long time. To do this, you need to be patient. Florists carry out propagation in two ways, namely cuttings and tuber division.

Division

This method is applicable only for large sizes of the main plant, if it is overgrown. Combine it with a transplant. It is usually not difficult to find the place of separation, since the development of tubers does not take place evenly. Some parts of the tubers are interconnected by a small and thin isthmus.

It is important that there is a separate growth point on each division. All sections must be treated with charcoal and dried. Place the new separated parts in a cramped pot and water a little. Be extremely careful and careful, because if the procedure is performed incorrectly, both the main plant and the separated young shoot may die.

Cuttings

1. For grafting, use the lower leaves, which are cut with a knife along with part of the stem;
2. Place the stalk in a container filled with peat and sand, but not deeply deepening;
3. Place the pot in a constantly ventilated greenhouse and water it moderately. You can also use a plastic bag as a greenhouse, but do not tie it on top.

The rooting process takes a long time and can take about six months. When tubers are formed, the stalk gradually dies off, and shoots will begin to appear from the tuber.

The same procedure can be carried out from the upper leaves, especially those that remain after pruning. Tubers and shoots from them appear faster.

Transfer

You need to repot the plant regularly. Young specimens are transplanted every year, and adults are transplanted once every 2-3 years, and then you can only change the topsoil. During the transplanting process, you need to be careful with the tuber and roots. Usually, the plant is simply transferred into a new pot, filling the voids with soil mixture. Don't forget about drainage.

Preparing the soil

The flower itself is not particularly picky about the soil, so you can use ready-made universal mixtures or a substrate for succulents. The ideal combination for Zamiokulkasas is a mixture:

• Peat;
• Sand;
• Leafy soil;
• Sod soil.

The main requirements for the soil are neutral acidity and good air permeability.

Transplant stages

1. Remove the earthen lump from the old pot, look for rot and, if necessary, cut it off, sprinkling the cuts with coal.
2. Take a new pot, which is 2-4 cm wider than the previous one.
3. Place drainage on the bottom. Expanded clay or other drainage material should be at least a third of the pot.
4. Sprinkle the drainage with a small layer of earth, place the plant in a pot, cover with prepared soil mixture and tamp it a little.

Attention! At any manipulation with the plant, observe safety measures and work with gloves, since the juice contains a small amount of toxic substances.

Zamioculcas is a very popular and demanded flower. Its well-groomed and glossy appearance attracts many florists, florists and designers. It will decorate and emphasize the sophistication of the room, will become a stylish interior decoration. The combination of beauty and unpretentiousness makes it a favorite among other indoor plants.

Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is an ornamental indoor plant that is still uncommon in our country and is quite undemanding to growing conditions. Outwardly, it resembles a very rare gymnosperm flower in the culture - zamia, which explains the name of the plant. This type of decorative culture is well known to many domestic amateur flower growers under the names "female happiness" or "currency tree".

Indoor culture history

The first description of zamiokulkas dates back to 1828, and was given by the very famous foreign collector of tropical cultures, Konrad Lodijes. The plant has been described as Caladium meeloid(Caladium zamiifolium Lodd.). More than twenty years later, Heinrich Wilhelm Schott changed the name to Zamioculkas Loddjes. And a few decades later, the modern, latest and best-known version of the name Zamioculcas zamiifolia was registered by the director of the Berlin botanical garden, Adolf Engler.

This evergreen tropical plant became popular as an ornamental indoor culture twenty years ago, after appearing at foreign flower auctions. The first miniature cultivar of Zamiokulkas was obtained ten years ago. forming a very compact plant no more than 0.5 m high with rather small but attractive foliage.

Homeland and botanical characteristics of Zamiokulkas

The homeland of the plant is Madagascar, where in nature this evergreen plant is widespread. Under natural growing conditions, "currency trees" grow and develop magnificently in arid soil, under the hot rays of the scorching sun, but in our latitudes the plant feels quite comfortable. In indoor culture, a monotypic genus is represented by a single species - zamioculcas zamyelistny. Indoor zamioculcas have glossy dark green leaves of regular shape.

Ornamental culture does not form branches, and what many growers mistake for the stem is actually complex foliage growing directly from the tuber. At the base of the leaves there are thickened petioles. The foliage is located on a fairly short, horizontally located, false stem part. The growth and development of the aerial part is rather slow. The so-called stem part of the zamiokulkas is thick, erect, fleshy, and stores moisture reserves at the base.

How to plant zamioculcas (video)

Many amateur flower growers consider the described indoor flowers as succulent plants, since the root system of an ornamental culture looks like a large and large tuber that stores water. The roots are yellowish.

Flowering is observed at a fairly "old" age, but the inflorescences are unattractive. The description of a flower, represented by a small ear surrounded by a veil, is of little interest. Seed material at home growing almost never fully ripens, therefore, experienced amateur flower growers remove all flowers from the decorative leafy zamiokulkas early. The plant reproduces quite easily in a leafy way with the growth of nodules. For the purpose of reproduction, division is also used.

Zamioculcas is poisonous or not

The average lifespan of a home evergreen plant, depending on growing conditions, can vary from 5-10 years. An adult and well-formed decorative indoor culture reaches a height of one meter. It should be remembered that all parts of a houseplant are poisonous, so you need to choose the right location for the ornamental plant in your visit.

Precisely because zamioculcas is poisonous, it is imperative to place a flower pot with a culture in places where small children or pets cannot get the plant. When performing basic care measures, especially when carrying out reproduction and transplantation of indoor zamioculcas, it is very important to be careful and use rubber gloves.

Cutting zamiokulkas (video)

It is very important to protect the eyes and mucous membranes of the mouth from the ingress of poisonous plant juice, the toxic components of which can provoke quite severe poisoning. If the juice gets into the eyes, rinse abundantly with running warm water. If the term enters the mouth, you need to take activated charcoal, and, if necessary, seek help from a medical institution. Many growers refuse to grow a poisonous flower at home at all, due to the toxicity of its juice.

Description and names of species

The culture is grown zamiokulkas zamielistny(Z.zamiifolia) or Zamiokulkas Loddigesa(Z.loddigesii). Under natural conditions, this species grows in East Africa. The rhizome of the decorative culture is tuberous. Foliage grows from the rhizome. The average length of the leaves is no more than 50-60 cm. The leaf is divided into leaflets, feathers, of which there can be four to six pairs.

If an ornamental culture experiences a prolonged drought, as well as under conditions of limited irrigation measures, massive leaf fall is very often observed, which is due to the specific properties of indoor zamioculcas to reduce moisture evaporation rates. In appearance, indoor zamioculcas very much resemble their closest relatives, represented by calla lilies, monsters and dieffenbachia.

Zamioculcas species are represented in room culture by a limited number of varieties. The most popular varieties are zamioculcas lanceolate(Z.Lanceolata) and zamioculcas variegated(Z. variegated). Lanceolate zamioculcas are very easily recognizable by the presence of lanceolate elongated leaves characteristic of the species. The evergreen culture became widespread as a highly decorative indoor plant only at the end of the 20th century.

The variegated variety is a real rarity and a curiosity in our country, therefore it is very popular and in demand among experienced domestic flower growers. Small sprouts of such a zamiokulkas consist of four leaves and a large tuber. Variegated Zamioculcas blooms in indoor floriculture conditions only with proper care and only in adulthood. Zamioculcas zamifolia known to many as the "dollar tree". The houseplant of this variety is characterized by the presence of very attractive green foliage and fleshy petioles. It is believed that this particular variety is capable of bringing wealth to the house.

Zamiokulkas resuscitation

If it is indoor, or even its entire aboveground part has disappeared, then there is no need to rush to throw out the ornamental plant. It is enough to carefully remove it from the soil of the flower pot and make a careful examination of the entire root system. The preservation of elasticity and the absence of signs of strong decay of the root system make it possible to preserve the indoor plant.

Growing zamiokulkas (video)

The underground tuber of an ornamental culture must be very carefully, but carefully washed in a warm and weak solution of potassium permanganate, then dried a little at room temperature, and then planted in a new nutrient soil mixture. The flower pot must be provided with a high-quality drainage layer. In this case, competent and high-quality further care, as well as ensuring the most comfortable conditions, allow the ornamental plant to quickly form new young shoots.