The plant Zamioculcas, also known as the dollar tree, belongs to the Aroid family. It may be found in the wild in tropical and southern subtropical Africa.
Zamioculcas is a low herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. The roots are large and meaty, and the rhizome is tuberous. A flower's rachis, which is thick and juicy and retains water, is essential. The feathers are thick and leathery to the touch. The leaf plate can be up to 40 in (100 cm) in length. During a long dry period, the plant sheds leaves from the upper portion of the leaf plate, reducing moisture evaporation and necessitating the use of the petiole from below to keep the bush hydrated.
Moderate from spring to autumn, but at the same time, water should not remain on the pallet. Watering is rare in winter, the soil should dry well before the next watering. Zamioculcas tolerates some dryness more easily than stagnation of water in the soil – this can lead to root rot and the formation of stem rot.
A bright place with diffused lighting will be great for your Zamioculcas. In summer, ZZ Plant prefers outdoor accommodation - on the balcony, in the garden, etc. In winter, you will have to move the plant closer to the window.
A suitable substrate should consist of sand, garden, garden and forest soil (5:2:2:2). A small amount of charcoal is added to the finished soil mixture.
You may want to nourish your ZZ plant once every 15 days from the second half of spring until the end of summer. Use succulent and cacti fertilizers.
Pruning is carried out in order to form a crown. To increase the density, it is important to cut the branches correctly. Regular pruning rejuvenates the plant, so it does not have to waste nutrients on unnecessary or diseased leaves.
Reproduction occurs by dividing the bush, leaf, cuttings. Let the leaf dry a bit before planting. It is desirable to root cuttings or a leaf with soil heating and with the use of phytohormones, for better root formation. Rooting can take up to 2 months.
In the spring-summer period - from 72-77°F (22 to 25°C), and in winter - about 60°F (16°C) degrees.
When selecting a container for your growing ZZ Plant, keep in mind that your pot must have a sufficient number of big drainage holes. Their absence will result in moisture stagnation and root rot, while their abundance can lead to soil dryness.
