Recommendations for reproduction and transplantation of zmioculture
Zamiokulkas, it is not known why, in the peoplethey are simply called a dollar or a money tree. Perhaps this is due to the juicy green, thick leaves, which at home remain eternally green, like the dollar. Or maybe this name is "nailed" thanks to feng shui, in which it is recommended to put a flower in the southeastern part of the house, and put several coins in the pot. This will attract welfare to your home.
It came to us from the fabulous island of Madagascar and the shores of South Africa, capturing the hearts of many lovers of home flora. Despite the different climate from Africa, it has perfectly taken root in our houses.
Transplant of zmioculcus
After the acquisition, do not immediately grab forA pot to please the green pet with a new residence. It is necessary to withstand the adaptation period, which lasts 2-3 weeks. And after that, boldly get to work. Be sure to consider the season and age of the plant. When transplanting - this is a very important question. If the zmioculcus is young, it is worthwhile to wait with her.
Picking a pot is the process thatyou need to pay special attention. Specialists do not advise planting the plant in a pot of ceramics and ask to take into account that the pot must be selected, first of all, not in height but in width. Otherwise, replanting a money tree the next time will be problematic. And in the case of planting in ceramics, the plant can at all be injured and die because of a lack of space. Try to approach this case responsibly and choose the best option.
After choosing a pot, you can safely plant a plant. However, remember that any procedure with zmiokulkasom should be carried out in gloves, poisonous juice of the flower can damage the skin!
To create optimal conditions for transplantationplants in a new pot, claydite drainage is needed, which will not be a problem. At the bottom of the tank you need to put claydite with a diameter of about 15 mm, then add sand to ¼ of the entire pot.
The procedure for transplanting a young plant from a smaller oneA pot in the larger should be held every year. At the same time, you do not need to touch the earth with roots. Usually, if the pot is slightly divergent in volume, then it's time to make a transfer.
Care of the plant
In the spring-summer period, do not expose the plant under the scorching sun, this will lead to a burn of the leaves. Try to keep the temperature in the room at a level of 19-25 degrees.
In the autumn-winter time follows with a greaterCare should be taken to care for the plant. Do not water it often and keep the temperature at around 16-18 degrees. In this case, in this period, it is worthwhile to put a pot with zamiokulkasom closer to the light.
This representative of the African flora is not toofastidious to take care of yourself, but still see that the water in the pot does not stagnate. Watering should be done only after the top layer of the soil has dried.
Reproduction of zmioculcace
To multiply the plant, you can choose one of the options. This is done by leaf, shoot, or cuttings. In this case, the larger the part of the plant, the faster it will grow.
Leaves and cuttings are placed in a peat mixture,diluted with sand in a ratio of one to one. After that, they must be placed in a warm room with diffuse lighting. It is desirable to cover the top with a transparent plastic or glass.
Yellow leaves of zmioculcus
Many growers can not understand why their friend's leaves suddenly begin to change color from healthy, rich green, to yellow. The answer to this question is simple. Your plant is sick and asks for help.
Possible reasons for this color change, often,too high intensity of watering. You do not need to water the plant so often and much. Also, the leaves of the flower can fall under direct sunlight and get burns. Do not expose it in a hot period under the sun.
If you use fertilizers, trying to "disperse" growth, do not overdo it. If you "overfeed" the plant - the roots will die, the leaves turn yellow and as an apogee - the death of the dollar tree.
Zamiokulkas is one of the most popular domesticflowers in our region. He does not require much attention to his green persona, but he will not survive a disregard for a long time. Take care of your green people and let them bring you joy and well-being, as Feng Shui says.
