Dark spots on the stem Zamioculcas. We solve the problem correctly
Zamioculcas is by nature a plant with increased resistance to various diseases and harmful insects.
Distinguished by its ruggedness among the majority of indoor plants, in some cases, it may also be subject to insect attack, the formation of unusual for a healthy crop of dark spots, yellowing leaves.
Among the most frequent errors in the care of such a plant are frequent and abundant irrigation, as well as placement of the flower in a low ambient temperature.
Unlike most indoor plants, loving abundant watering, Zamioculcas similar cactus family. Favorable conditions for him arid soil and hot climate.
As a result, an uncomfortable environment of the plant begin formation of dark spots on the stems.
It should provide spot sizes having a large spot size plant indicates the presence of it is too cold temperature, small spots of small size-waterlogged the soil.
Yellowed leaves with dark spots indicate root rot. Dry yellowed stains on the sheets of paper flowers are the result of burns from the sun.
It should be noted that although Zamioculcas and heat-loving plant, placing it on the window sills are not is recommended, the best solution would be a table or a cabinet in the shade at room temperature above 15 C without drafts.
Rarely, but not without exception cause dark spots may appear presence of pests - scale insects.
Treatment is necessary to make immediately, collecting pest and the treated plants with a solution of fungicide.
To prevent injury, as well as for the treatment of insect infestation flower diseases is recommended to disinfect indoor plants every six months.
To prepare the solution you need:
1. pencil from the cockroaches;
2. and spray bottle;
3. water at room temperature.
Wearing gloves open the packaging with a pencil of cockroaches, it crumbled to a sheet as finely as possible, pour into a container of 0.5 liter capacity considering one quarter crumbled pencil.
Capacity whisk and then carefully sprayed plants.
Producing regular processing plant with such a solution it will be protected from even the most minor pests that are not visible to the naked eye for the grower.
A little care, proper care and Zamioculcas will always please their masters glossy, saturated, dark green leaves.