Favorable conditions for the cultivation of Zamioculcas

Zamioculcas - one of the most undemanding plants. He stoically endure some mistakes and inattention grower. But that leaves were always bright green shoots do not dry out, and the roots do not rot, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for him.

Air temperature and lighting

Zamioculcas - thermophilic plant, however the optimal temperature for it varies within 25-30 ° C in the summer. In winter, it should not be below 15 ° C.

This shrub can grow in well-lit area, and in some shade.

When the content of Zamioculcas on the sill south window, at noon it should pritenit from sunlight.

Soil and watering

Zamioculcas In nature it grows in poor soils, so in the home flower should not be planted in fertile ground. A good option would be the substrate of the sod of earth and sand, with the addition of expanded clay and fine gravel.

If you can not make your own blend, in a flower shop, you can buy soil for succulents.

Zamioculcas watered abundantly, but rarely. Ground before the next watering should be well dry. This is especially true in the winter. After irrigation excess water poured from the tray. Spraying the plant is not required, you only need to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.

Note! Zamioculcas is one of those plants that are best nedopolit, than to pour.

Pot for planting

The plant has strong roots, so the container must be sturdy, preferably clay. By volume, it should only slightly exceed the root system.

If the grower has acquired a beautiful tall pot, then it also can be planted Zamioculcas. But he must be half-filled drainage consisting of shards of broken and crushed stone, limestone.

transplanting plants

The procedure is done in the spring. At this time, the plant begins to grow actively, and easily transfer transplant. In order not to injure the roots used handling method, ie the root system is transplanted along with a clod of earth. Then add a new empty ground.

Transplanting is done in the case when the roots entwine the pot completely. When transplanting Zamioculcas can be propagated.

In this escape separated from the root and planted in a separate container.

During the growing season Zamioculcas to feed complex fertilizer for succulents. And then, in compliance with all these rules of care, Florist will acquire for themselves a beautiful shrub with strong stems and bright leaves on them.