Problems with leaves Zamioculcas (dollar tree). We are struggling with the correct disease

Zamioculcas (dollar tree) has long been settled on the window sills of apartments, houses, offices. He is so unpretentious, that it can be successfully grown even inexperienced grower.

But, after all, like any plant, at Zamioculcas problems sometimes arise: the leaves turn yellow, become thinner, they appear different spots.

Let us consider why this is happening and how to deal with these problems.

leaves turn yellow

If the leaf plates are pale yellow and dark spots, most likely causes of ill plants formed on the petioles is overflowing.

To cope with the problem, you need to get Zamioculcas from the container and inspect the tuber.

If it has soft spots, they should be removed with a sharp knife to the healthy parts of the plant.

Then tuber sprinkle with powdered activated carbon, dry, and planted in new soil.

On leaves appear tattered yellow spots

This can happen as the sunlight from burns and frostbite by winding winter.

Dollar Tree you need to rearrange or pritenit his paper curtain. When airing rooms in winter the plant is also rearranged in a more secure location.

Sheet plate treated with a solution of Alpin or zircon for faster recovery plant.

White coating on the leaves

If the leaf plates seem to be powdered with flour - these are signs of the disease powdery mildew. Soon the leaves die off.

This occurs when the content of the plants at the same time in a cold room and overly moist soil.

For the treatment of Zamioculcas use different antifungals. Then, the plant is transplanted into a new, dry soil.

Black film on the leaves

These spots are due to the sticky secretions pests: aphids, whitefly, mealybug. Sometimes even the holes are on the leaves.

First you need to get rid of insects, and then on the sooty fungus. To this diluted in warm water and soap, and wipe with a solution of sheet plate and stems.

If too many insects, Zamioculcas treated with insecticide. The fungus will help any fungicide.

Also, leaf plates may fade due to the natural aging of the plant. This usually occurs with the lower leaves.

To have fewer problems with the cultivation of Zamioculcas, you must know that it is easier to transfer Drought small than excessive watering, in which there are various fungal disease.