The dollar tree is the correct name. Zamioculcas - we grow a dollar tree without problems and hassle

Probably, almost every person living on our planet has ever dreamed of how to acquire wealth without spending time and effort. And here human fantasies know no boundaries. Whatever people are ready to use to attract fabulous wealth to their person. Among the many different quirks, the cultivation and cultivation of plants and flowers is of considerable importance.

From ancient beliefs, it will take all sorts of superstitions of some peoples, one of such magical plants is the flower zamioculcas. It is believed that his presence in the house promises the owners of financial well-being. In other words, zamiokulkas serves as something like a magnet that attracts money to itself. No wonder it is also called the dollar tree in another way.

There is a sign - for a flower to bring money, it must be taken from the hands of a rich and successful personby paying at least one coin for it. Along with money, the dollar tree can bestow happiness, family well-being, and an incredible rush of sexual activity during its flowering period. This is probably believed because its flowers themselves resemble a male reproductive organ.

For women, there is a special sign that the flowering of the dollar tree will bring its owner a groom or the birth of a child... And vice versa, if the plant suddenly just dropped its leaves, then parting with a loved one cannot be avoided. But of course, in order for the magical properties of zamiokulkas to work, it must be maintained in proper form. That is, it must be strong, healthy and well-groomed.

Another reason why Zamiokulkas was called the dollar tree is its beautiful, with a bright and catchy gloss, green leaves, probably reminiscent of a widespread currency to some dreamers. Also, the flower has powerful, tuber-like roots that help the plant to keep moisture in the ground for a long time and do without watering. That is why it can please even the most inexperienced florist.

Dollar tree care

As such, caring for the plant is extremely simple and does not take up much effort or time. And it doesn't matter why you are going to keep it with you. Is it just for the sake of beauty and aesthetic taste without admixtures of superstition, or is it still in order to gain with its help untold riches and incredible family well-being. Because caring for a dollar tree is carried out in exactly the same way both for one category of people and for another.

Zamioculcas by nature rather unpretentious... It can be easily placed on any window of the apartment, be it at least the south, west, east or even north side. In an ordinary habitat, he well tolerates the scorching sun and arid climate... He is also not afraid of drafts. Therefore, keeping the plant at home is not difficult. It is enough to put it in a pot and put it where the sunlight will hit it. Of course, do not forget to water occasionally so that it does not die.

However, it is not recommended to abuse the simplicity of the dollar tree. And during too bright glow of the sun, it is necessary to cover the plant from excess light and heat. Otherwise flower leaves may turn yellow, and then there will be no luck for those who believe in its magical properties. And not to admire the beauty of glossy leaves for those who just love home flowers.

Dollar tree, home care

In the first days after buying the plant, it is not advisable to immediately place it in the open sun. First you need to give him time to adapt. And a place should be chosen where partial shade reigns. Thus, being in the shade, after about a week, the flower should fully adapt to the new home. Further for its successful growth and flowering it is enough just to maintain acceptable conditions of detention.

The temperature at which zamioculcas feels comfortable is 25 degrees Celsius in summer. In such a climate, it will grow and bloom beautifully. In winter, the miracle tree needs a lower temperature. According to the advice of experienced flower growers, +16 degrees is enough for zamiokulkas in the cold season. The insulated loggia is just the place where the plant will feel good in winter. But the temperature must not be allowed below +12. Otherwise, the plant will die.

It should be noted that the dollar tree blooms extremely rarely, and in order to achieve its flowering at home, you should follow some simple rules. What has been said above about the temperature regime and occasional watering is not all that is required to care for it.

There are some nuances that will help the plant to bloom. And let's talk about these nuances. Despite the resistance of zamiokulkas to aridity, he still loves a certain humidity of the air, which can be created by an ordinary spraying leaves with water at room temperature... You can also use a more sophisticated method of moistening - placing the flower on a pallet of wet moss or peat, which will evaporate the water and provide the plant with the necessary moisture.

Zamioculcas belongs to a family of plants that originate from the tropics of Africa. And when choosing a soil for a tree, you need to be guided by knowledge of the composition of the soil, similar to that very soil from distant Africa. Loose soil is suitable, good moisture permeability. In order to create the necessary soil at home, it is enough to buy it at a flower store and dilute it a little with river sand for looseness and softness. Such soil is quite suitable for our miracle tree. You can also prepare something like a "mix" of black soil, peat and river sand, thoroughly mixing all these ingredients. The main thing, remember, the soil should have a soft and loose consistency.

Let's talk about watering in more detail.

• Watering is necessary no more than once a week, but abundantly enough. If you remember, thanks to its roots, the dollar tree retains moisture in the ground for a long time.
• To determine if the plant needs watering, it is enough to inspect the soil in the pot. It must be completely dry, otherwise your watering can only harm.
• Rotting of flower tubers should not be allowed. That is why it is not recommended to water it often. Try to eliminate stagnant water in the pan of the pot and on the surface of the ground. Remember that watering a plant often will kill it much faster than watering it very rarely.

When the plant gains growth and strength in the summer, it also needs additional nutrition. Once every two weeks fed with fertilizers for cacti... During the growing season, the dollar tree is fertilized no more than once a week. Moreover, it is recommended to alternate organic and mineral fertilizers.

In winter, if you put the dollar tree in a cool place, then feeding and watering can be completely stopped. If it remains on your windowsill, then you need to continue to sometimes spray it with water or wipe the leaves with a wet napkin. Because dry air can kill your plant.

A little about how the dollar tree blooms. And it blooms, yellowish, pinkish or white with flowers, about eight centimeters long, reminiscent of corn cobs in shape. This is not to say that these are too attractive-looking flowers. However, many people find them to be truly beautiful. Perhaps this is due to the wonderful properties of attracting wealth and happiness to families.

Dollar tree transplant

For the successful growth and development of the dollar tree, it is recommended to replant it relatively often (at home, at least once a year). So it acquires resistance to diseases and a real strength.

Most mid-spring is considered a favorable time for transplanting, April-May month. As you grow, naturally, you need to increase the container in which the plant is placed. In other words, each subsequent pot should preferably be larger than the previous one. As a last resort, the same size. Plastic, low pots with a wide top and narrow bottom are most suitable. Two days after transplanting, the plant is watered abundantly. The transplant, as well as leaving, is nothing fancy. Everything is extremely simple and easy to do in an ordinary apartment.

Dollar tree breeding

A little about the cultivation of a dollar tree at home. There are several breeding methods for a wonder plant:

By dividing tubers it is not difficult to breed a plant, because its tubers begin to divide over time on their own. The flower grower only needs to carefully separate part of the tuber. And this procedure is easiest to complete during the next plant transplant.

The very place of separation must be sprinkled with ground carbon, preferably activated, dried for a while and placed in a moist soil similar in consistency to the soil of the parent plant. This breeding method is quite risky. Since, as a result of the separation of tubers, there is a possibility of disease and death of the mother plant. And the new tuber itself can simply die, because it did not take root. therefore it is not recommended to use this method for young plants due to the lack of such a sufficient number of tubers for transplantation. But it should be noted that this method is quite suitable even for inexperienced flower growers because of its simplicity.

This method has a lot of positive aspects:

And finally, the simplest of all methods is leaf propagation.

That's all I wanted to say about such an amazing plant. We hope you find our information useful.

Zamioculcas has an enduring reputation as a fashionable plant. Its "popular" name, the dollar tree, also speaks of this. Zamioculcas looks really impressive. Perfect for decorating office premises and apartments, especially since taking care of it at home is completely simple.

The indoor flower Zamiokulkas zamielistny belongs to the aroid family, although it is difficult to call it a typical representative. It received its unusual name due to its external resemblance to a zamia. The birthplace of Zamiokulkas is Madagascar. The leaves are feathery, symmetrical, slightly pointed at the top; dense, waxy-looking, which in combination with dark green color creates a decorative effect. The leaf plates of an adult plant can reach 80 cm in length. They also inspired the popular nickname Zamiokulkas - the dollar tree. Shoots are short, horizontal. It seems that the leaves are growing "from the ground."

The dollar tree develops slowly - this explains the high price of adult plants. The "heart" of zamiokulkas is a large tuber that accumulates moisture reserves. Thanks to him, the plant behaves in many ways like a succulent. The dollar tree blooms at an advanced age. The flower, justifying its "family" affiliation, is an ear with a veil. The inflorescences are small, located close to the axils and are not of decorative value, therefore, the zamioculcas is not considered a flowering plant. Popular rumor ascribes to the blossoming dollar tree the ability to "attract" female happiness. Well, since this can only be expected by properly caring for the plant for many years, evil tongues call zamiokulkas the flower of celibacy.

How to care for a dollar tree

Caring for a dollar tree, due to its unpretentiousness and ability to adapt to environmental conditions, will be within the power of even novice growers. Following a number of simple rules, you can ensure that the plant retains its spectacular appearance all year round.

Lighting

Optimal for zamiokulkas will be an abundance of bright scattered light - that is, windows of western or eastern orientation. However, he feels great on the northern windowsills, and even at some distance from them. The shading will only affect the growth rate of the dollar tree, not its appearance. The leaves are protected from direct sunlight, especially when kept outdoors, - with an excess of light, they fade.

Temperature regime

The indoor plant zamioculcas feels comfortable in a wide temperature range. Due to its African origin, it does not need to be protected from the summer heat. The dollar tree is also loyal to the coolness, but it is desirable that the winter temperature of the content does not fall below 12 degrees.

Air humidity and watering

Zamioculcas will feel better if its leaves are periodically sprayed with warm water during the warm season. But this procedure is not necessary - the air humidity of our apartments is quite suitable for the dollar tree. But to wipe the leaves for him, cleaning them from the accumulated dust, you need to regularly. For this, you can use a soft, damp cloth.

Caring for zamiokulkas will not cause trouble even for those who are constantly on the move. The plant does not tolerate an excess of water, but is loyal to its lack. During the active growing season, the top layer of the soil must be dried; in winter, the amount of moisture is reduced even more, allowing the earthen coma to dry completely between waterings.

Fertilization

Proper care of zamiokulkas at home involves regular feeding: from spring to autumn twice, and in winter - once a month. Supplements with a slight predominance of nitrogen in the composition are used: universal or intended for succulents. In the first case, the dosage from that indicated on the package is halved. It is advisable to alternate organic and mineral fertilizers. Some gardeners recommend sprinkling the plant “on the leaf” with a weak solution of urea to accelerate growth in the spring.

Care after purchase

Industrial greenhouses keep plants in the closest possible containers, therefore, after purchase, it is advisable to transplant zamiokulkas into another pot, several sizes larger. In the process of transplanting, the peat in which the plant "sat" is carefully peeled from the roots, trying not to damage the tuber. Be sure to scan them for the presence of soft darkened areas, which are cut to healthy tissue, sprinkling the wounds with crushed charcoal. After transplanting, the dollar tree is watered sparingly; do not need to be placed in a greenhouse.

Pruning

Zamioculcas when caring at home is easily formed by pruning. If you remove the top bud on a leaf, it stops growing. Thanks to this feature, when pruning adult plants, you can give them various shapes that will persist for a long time. Pruning can only be done in spring.

How to propagate zamioculcas

Reproduction of the dollar tree at home requires patience - "young" grows slower than adult plants. For this, methods of dividing the tuber, planting leaf cuttings are used.

Tuber division is used if the mother plant has grown strongly and is absolutely healthy. It is better to combine the procedure with a spring transplant. Usually, it is easy to find the optimal place for an incision: the tuber develops unevenly, its different parts are separated by a thin isthmus of tissues. Make sure that each section has its own growth point. Slices must be sprinkled with crushed charcoal, dried. Each division sits in a cramped pot; until new shoots appear, it is watered slightly.

Zamioculcas does not really like violations of the integrity of the tuber, therefore, as a result of the procedure, both young plants and the mother can die.

Reproduction of zamiokulkas by a leaf (a separate leaf plate) is carried out according to the following algorithm:

1. One of the old lower segments is cut off with a sharp knife along with a part of the stem - the "leg".
2. Sits in a mixture of peat and sand without deep burial.
3. The containers are placed in a greenhouse with constant ventilation (or put in a plastic bag without tying it on top), watered moderately.

After a while, the plate will start up roots and begin to form a tuber. It will take up to six months, after which it dies. If by this time the tuberous organ has had time to form enough, after a while it will start to sprout. The tops of the leaves sit in a similar manner. They form a tuber faster and grow. The length of the cutting does not affect the success of rooting, but the smaller the part taken for reproduction, the longer it will take to transform it into a beautiful plant. You can use the material left over after trimming.

How to properly transplant zamioculcas

Transplanting zamiokulkas at home is not difficult, since the root system of the plant tolerates "invasions" well. The tuber itself is handled carefully, being careful not to damage it. A young dollar tree is transplanted annually, an adult one every 2-3 years, until it grows to floor tubs. Then, every spring, replace the topsoil with fresh soil.

Suitable soil and pot for Zamiokulkas

The most suitable land for zamiokulkas is an equal mixture of turf, leafy soil, peat and sand. However, it is undemanding to the composition of the soil, therefore, with equal success, you can use a ready-made universal substrate or a substrate intended for succulents. The main requirements are good air permeability and neutral acidity. The pot for zamiokulkas is chosen low and wide. A few centimeters should remain between the tuber and the sides.

Step by step transplant process

The dollar tree is replanted as follows:

1. The earthy clod is removed from the old container, the roots are partially freed from the soil.
2. The tuber is carefully examined for rot. When found, the rotten parts are cut off with a sharp knife to healthy tissues, the wounds are sprinkled with crushed charcoal; the tuber is dried for half an hour.
3. A layer of drainage and fresh soil is laid in a new pot so that after planting the tuber does not "sink" too deeply.
4. Top and sides are poured with earth, slightly tamping.

Some growers prefer not to completely cover the tuber with soil; the most common method of planting is partial, not more than 1 cm, deepening. The tuber is slightly poisonous, so be careful when working with it.

Growing problems

Even when growing an unpretentious dollar tree, problems can arise. Sometimes zamioculcas does not grow, sheds leaves or loses its attractive appearance. As a rule, such manifestations indicate violations of agricultural technology. If the problem is identified in a timely manner, it can most often be eliminated without harm to plant life.

External manifestations	The reasons	Remedies
Zamiokulkas leaves turn yellow	Most often this is a natural aging process. By yellowing and shedding leaves, zamioculcas can also respond to critical violations of agricultural technology. It is worth worrying if the process also affects young leaves.	Observe agricultural techniques - do not be zealous with watering, but remember that in summer it is advisable not to bring the earthen lump to complete drying. Do not keep the plant in too cold rooms.
Spots on the leaves	Damp spots are caused by overmoistening, possibly in combination with a cold temperature or draft. Dry yellow marks indicate direct sunlight or too dry air.	Observe agricultural practices, do not overmoisten the zamiokulkas and protect it from an excessive drop in temperature. Do not place the pot on south windows. Remember that spraying should be a part of plant maintenance in summer. Keep it away from batteries in winter.
The trunk turns black and the roots rot	This indicates over-watering. Dark, but dry, "painted" spots on the central leaf veins can naturally appear during growth.	Remove the plant from the pot, trim off any damaged parts, treat healthy tissues with charcoal or Fundazol. Plant in a tighter container; before new shoots appear, reduce watering until the earthen coma is completely dry. Do not forget that the dollar tree has an extremely negative attitude towards excess moisture.
The dollar tree does not sprout new shoots	Zamiokulkas grows slowly, but if there are no new shoots from month to month, this indicates that the plant lacks light or nutrients.	Move the zamioculcas to a brighter place, feed it regularly.
Zamioculcas crying	Sometimes droplets of moisture appear on the leaf plates, looking like tears. This is an alarming signal that indicates mechanical damage or improper care.	Observe agricultural practices.

Zamioculcas can be affected by spider mites. The appearance of the pest can be determined by a thin cobweb and deformed upper leaves that are lagging behind in development. To combat it, acaricides are used, such as Neoron, Fitoverm, Aktofit. The plant is treated at least twice, with a weekly interval. Without the second processing, it makes no sense to do the first one; the same goes for periodicity.

Zamioculcas or in the common people "dollar tree" is a very popular plant among the population of Russia. There are a number of reasons for this: the first is the properties attributed to this plant to attract luck and money, the second is, of course, the simplicity of the flower's maintenance.

Zamioculcas is very unpretentious, it easily tolerates dry air, occasional watering, as well as lack of soil and lighting. However, nevertheless, in order for the flower to please the eye, a number of conditions will have to be met. About them and many other things will be discussed further.

Dollar tree - Zamioculcas.

Zamioculcas (lat. Zamiocúlcas) is a monotypic genus of plants of the Aroid family ( Araceae), represented by the only form zamioculcas zamielistic (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) originating from tropical Africa.

It was first described in 1828 by the collector of tropical plants Konrad Loddiges as Caladium zamiifolium Lodd., Then in 1856 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott as Zamioculcas loddigesii Schott, in 1908 by Adolph Engcasii Schott, director of the Botanical Garden, Berlin zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl ..

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In recent years, the dollar tree has become one of the most popular plants among flower growers. According to Feng Shui practice, this flower promises prosperity and wealth to its owners. That is why zamioculcas has become fashionable to give for birthdays and housewarming. The second reason for the great popularity of the dollar tree is its very simple maintenance. Growing a plant at home does not require much attention.

Dollar tree: photo, description of the flower

The plant got its name from the green, glossy beautiful leaves. One fleshy leaf contains about ten feathers. The height of the tree, with good care, can reach more than one meter... Its tuberous root stores water, which the plant needs during periods of drought. By its properties, zamiokulkas is similar to crassula or money tree.

Growing in at home dollar plant rarely blooms ... A dollar flower is an ear of light pink, light yellow or white, covered from the outside with a large leaf. In length, it reaches 8 cm. It does not differ in particular decorativeness, and is a bit like a spathiphyllum flower.

Features of growing zamioculcas

Zamioculcas is very undemanding, relatively easily tolerating dry air, insufficient watering, different lighting and soil composition. However, in order to achieve the best results in his breeding, you should still create certain conditions for him.

Lighting

• Zamioculcas is photophilous, so he needs to choose a well-lit place. However, for the first few days, the flower must adapt to new conditions, so it needs to find a place with partial shade.
• In the future, the plant can put on the windowsillshading it from direct sunlight. Otherwise, the leaves may burn and become covered with yellow spots.

Temperature regime

• The dollar tree will grow and bloom well in the summer at an indoor temperature of + 25C.
• In winter, the flower needs a lower temperature at which it will gain strength for active growth in the summer. Florists recommend keeping the plant at a temperature of no more than + 16C. You can even take out the pot with zamiokulkas to the insulated loggia, if the temperature there does not drop below + 12C.

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Watering and feeding rules

Watering is one of the most important elements of flower care. It is the irrigation errors that are the main reason for the death of the plant, therefore it is especially important to know how to water the zamioculcas correctly. It must be remembered that this drought-resistant succulent tolerates a lack of moisture better than its excess.

Prolonged maintenance without water, of course, forces the plant to spend internal reserves on its vital activity, it leads to yellowing and dropping of leaf plates in the upper part of the leaf. But even if the flower drops the leaves completely, the rhizome will remain alive, and when watering is resumed, the succulent will begin to vegetate again. Frequent waterlogging, on the contrary, leads to decay of the roots and rhizomes, and in this case, without taking radical measures, the plant may die.

The flower is watered abundantly so that the tuber can store some liquid, but rarely, providing an interval at which the soil in the pot dries out not less than half the volume. Use soft water, set aside for at least 12 hours, its excess from the pallet is immediately drained. The frequency of watering depends on the season. In the spring and summer months, when the zamioculcas is actively growing, it is watered more often and more abundantly, usually with a pot size of more than 17 cm in diameter, once every 2 weeks, in smaller containers - once a week. In winter, during the dormant period, moisture is limited to a minimum, no more than 1 time per month.

Fed with fertilizer for cacti or succulents, you can use a universal flower fertilizer in half the dosage. Top dressing is applied only from spring to mid-autumn, when the flower is actively developing, with a frequency of 2-4 weeks. In winter, they are completely excluded.

An important condition for the successful cultivation of zamioculcas is the adjustment of measures for caring for it in accordance with external factors. So, at a higher temperature of the content, the flower needs to be provided with more lighting, increased watering and feeding, with a lack of light, on the contrary, water and fertilize less, moreover, lower the temperature, etc.

The plant grows in nature in arid conditions, therefore it tolerates the dry air of city apartments well. He does not need spraying, he only needs to wipe the leaves from time to time with a damp sponge to remove dust, or wash it for the same purpose under a warm shower. In the latter case, the earthen lump is covered with polyethylene to avoid waterlogging. When grown outdoors, the flower is naturally moisturized by rainwater.

In a pot culture, zamioculcas can reach 1 m in height, as the leaves grow, it needs support to ensure the stability of the flower. For these purposes, it is best to use designs with rings.

Rooting and division of zamiokulkas

The plant is slow growing and does not require frequent transplants. Its root system does not tolerate damage to an earthen coma, so it is important to know how to plant zamiokulkas correctly so as not to harm the flower. The transplant is carried out only by the transshipment method, so as not to injure the tuber and roots, completely replace the soil only when absolutely necessary - if the plant is sick or needs to be divided.

The division of the zamiokulkas is usually carried out in order to rejuvenate old, highly overgrown specimens, while the separated parts are used for reproduction. At home, this method of reproduction has a number of advantages, since growing a zamioculcas from a leaf cuttings or even part of a leaf is a task that is not too difficult technically, but very long in time, and when dividing, you can get a finished plant much faster.

• On the other hand, it is almost impossible to plant zamiokulkas without damaging the root system, while cuttings are much less traumatic for a flower.
• The separated parts for a long time, sometimes within six months, adapt without growing leaves until the zamiokulkas is completely rooted. How to care for a flower during this period?
• In the first week, it is limited in watering, in the future, if the leaves remain green and seemingly healthy, they provide normal care.

Soil and soil from soil for zamiokulkas

Zamiokulkas does not have any special requirements for the soil. You can use commercially available substrates for cacti and succulents, or prepare them yourself, mixing leafy, turfy soil, peat and sand in equal amounts, adding a little charcoal there to prevent root rot (about a handful per liter of the finished mixture).

The composition may be different, the main thing is that the soil for the zamioculcas is loose, air and water permeable, preferably of neutral acidity. Clay soils are completely unsuitable for these purposes, they retain moisture and do not provide air access to the roots. The soil for zamiokulkas should not be too nutritious, the more sand in the substrate, the better its water permeability and the more often the flower can be watered.

The container for planting must be selected in accordance with the size of the root system, not too spacious, exceeding the previous size by only a few centimeters. Good drainage is a prerequisite; it should take up at least a quarter of the pot's volume.

• In conclusion, it should be noted that the growing popularity of the plant is caused not only by its decorative qualities, but to a large extent by its unpretentiousness and ease of care. Zamioculcas are widely used by phytodesigners to decorate various interiors. They can be placed not only in bright rooms, but also in places with insufficient or even artificial lighting, the flower looks spectacular both in tall floor vases and in small containers. Tolerance to growing conditions, combined with undemanding care and spectacular appearance, makes the plant suitable for growing in residential and office buildings, as well as in the halls of hotels, medical institutions, and other public places.

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Zamioculcas pests

The plant is rarely affected by insects, apparently due to the thick glossy skin covering the leaves.

Of the pests of zamioculcas, sometimes there are:

• Aphids, often appear if the plant is taken out into the open air for the summer. Affected leaves curl, discolor, later turn yellow and fall off. It is destroyed by ready-made insect repellents such as decis, intavir, actellik or phytoverm.

• Thrips, often moving from neighboring plants, while silvery lesions appear on the leaves, the stems are bent, and traces of excrement are visible. To destroy this persistent pest, repeated treatment with insecticides (intavir, karate, actellik, karbofos, etc.) is used.

• Mealybugs that infect plants in conditions of too dry air, large enough pests, visible to the naked eye, suck the juices from leaves and young shoots, which is why the flower stagnates, the leaves are deformed and fall off, leave sugary cotton-like secretions on which they settle in further sooty fungi. In case of mild lesions, insects are mechanically removed with a damp sponge moistened with soap or alcohol solution, in more difficult cases they are treated with pesticides (intavir, decis, actelik, etc.). Sometimes you have to try several drugs in order to choose the most effective one.

After any treatment with insecticides, in a day, the flower is washed with a warm shower, while not forgetting to cover the soil in the pot with polyethylene. If necessary, spraying is repeated several times until the pest is completely destroyed.

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Flowering zamiokulkas

It is characteristic that flowers of different sexes are located separately on the cob, women - from below, men - from above, and between them there is a zone of sterile flowers. Due to this structure of the inflorescence, its self-pollination is impossible.

Outside, the ear is closed by a modified leaf called a veil, 5-8 cm long, light green in color, making it difficult to distinguish among the foliage.

Flowering plant

Such a nondescript flowering zamiokulkas is explained by the habitat of the succulent in nature, it is pollinated by the wind or a few creeping insects that live in the hot mountain steppes in the homeland of the plant. Perhaps the location of the inflorescence is also related to this, it appears on a low, from 3 to 20 cm, peduncle directly from the tuber, very close to the soil surface, which probably facilitates access to flowers for crawling insects.

• Below are several photos of zamiokulkas flowering, which show that at first the ear grows upward, then, as it ripens, its peduncle bends towards the ground.
• In nature, after fertilization, brown berries are formed containing seeds. When grown in pots, like most other aroid species, the seeds do not ripen.

Zamioculcas bloomed, what to do

Sometimes amateur flower growers have a question, does zamiokulkas bloom in general in room culture, and what conditions should it create for this? It is widely believed that in an apartment a succulent blooms only in adulthood, when it grows significantly. However, many growers testify that young specimens also bloom, but only if they create an optimal light, thermal and water regime.

Zamioculcas bloomed in the photo

In particular, although the plant is considered shade-tolerant, and grows well on northern windows, it will not bloom under this light. But if you put this inhabitant of the African rocky plateaus on the east or south window, you can see how the zamioculcas blooms, even at a fairly young age.

• Despite the inconspicuousness and inconspicuousness of the inflorescence, its exotic appearance and the rarity of its appearance gave rise to a number of interesting signs.
• So, the flower is popularly called "female happiness", it is believed that the plant will bring happiness to its mistress in her personal life, but for this it is necessary, firstly, not to buy it, but to receive it as a gift, and secondly, for the zamioculcas to bloom ...
• Perhaps the origin of the signs and names is associated with a peculiar appearance and location of the ear, which causes certain associations with the main male dignity.

It should be noted that if a plant releases an inflorescence, but new shoots do not appear, this indicates its aging and the need to worry about reproduction to replace it with younger specimens.

Although indoor zamioculcas does not differ in spectacular flowering, which, moreover, happens quite rarely and only when optimal conditions for growth are created, this does not prevent it from remaining one of the most unpretentious and decorative indoor plants that are becoming increasingly popular among flower growers around the world.

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Zamioculcas flower: types and varieties

The genus Zamioculcas includes only one species, Zamioculcas (Z. Zamifolia). Sometimes in the literature it is found under the name "Zamioculcas Loddiges" (Z. Loddigesii).

Zamioculcas Zamifolia pictured

Zamioculcas Loddigesii pictured

History of Zamioculcas Zamielistny or Loddjes

This name was given to the flower in 1856 in honor of its discoverer, collector of exotic plants, Konrad Loddjes, and existed in scientific circles until the early 20th century. In 1908, the director of the Berlin Botanical Garden, Adolf Engler, first introduced the name "zamioculcas zamielistny", and since then it has been generally accepted.

Professional florists call this name a succulent, and its popularity in room culture has brought to life many popular names, inspired by appearance, origin, or signs associated with it. The plant is known in everyday life as the "Zanzibar pearl" or "Zanzibar gem", because of its place of growth in nature; aroid palm, an eternal tree or a fat man, because of the original appearance and characteristic of a slow-growing flower. It is often called the dollar tree, perhaps because of the shape and color of the leaves, the rather high price or the property attributed to the succulent to attract banknotes into the house, and it is in American currency. Another common popular name for zamiokulkas, female happiness, is associated with the omen, according to which, when the plant blooms, which happens quite rarely at home, her female happiness will finally come to its mistress.

The zamioculcas flower is very popular in China, it is considered there a talisman that brings money luck to the house, and is called beautifully and solemnly - the Chinese New Year festive plant, or the plant of the Chinese New Year.

Plant varieties

There are several varieties of zamiokulkas, which are not isolated into separate species, but are considered natural variations. This, for example, Zamioculcas lanceolate (Z. Lanceolata), found in Mozambique and characterized by more elongated lanceolate leaf blades, was first described by the German botanist Gustav Albert Peter in 1929.

Earlier, another species was attributed to the genus, Zamiaculcas Boivin (Z. boivinii Decne), also growing in the mountain forests of East Africa and was first described in 1870, however, according to modern classification, the plant is attributed to gonatopus, another genus of the aroid family, and is now called gonatopus Boivin (Gonatopus boivinii).

Zamioculcas boivinii Decne pictured

Gonatopus boivinii pictured

Since the flower has recently been introduced into cultivation, it is mainly found in its botanical appearance on sale. However, the growing popularity of this houseplant stimulates breeding work to create new cultivated forms, and in 2007 the first cultivar, the miniature Zamicro cultivar, was introduced to the market. Unlike the large zamioculcas, a natural species growing up to 1 m, this variety is no higher than 60 cm in height and has smaller graceful leaves.

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Dollar tree: pruning and pest control

Many people have a dollar tree on their windowsill. Even children know how to take care of this pet. The house pet, which got its name from the appearance of the leaves, is not as capricious as, for example, the Christmas star flower, the fashionista eustoma or murraya.

• His homeland is East Africa. The appearance of the African representative is quite effective. From the tuber hidden underground, 4-6 high shiny dissected leaves depart. Zamioculcas in the interior
• Dollar tree - this is how the zamioculcas is called because of its unusual, but very attractive leaf shape. For many centuries, this representative has been considered a real talisman, a symbol of domestic well-being and wealth.
• Watering, temperature, humidity - the minimum care that a dollar tree requires. Reproduction is carried out most often by cuttings. Pruning and pest control are more difficult. Therefore, we will dwell in more detail on these stages of care.

How to protect a plant from insects?

The dollar tree at home is susceptible to attack by insect pests. This is due to improper care. Therefore, despite the unpretentiousness of the pet, you should not neglect the recommendations of specialists. The most common insects that infect the trunk and foliage are the spider mite and scale insect.

Insects appear only when the air is too dry. You can find them with a careful examination of the crown. If you notice a light cobweb on the leaves, and your dollar tree turns yellow for no apparent reason, then this is the work of uninvited guests.

The scutellum on the stems appears as small black dots. It is recommended to use a warm soapy solution from laundry soap to combat it. Processing will be needed more than once, it is recommended to observe the plant for a couple of weeks. After the soapy shower, the pot is covered with a plastic bag, it is better to rearrange the rest of the indoor flowers to another place, having previously examined it.

The plant is also affected by a spider mite. It can be found on the surface of the leaves. The insect itself is very small, whitish or reddish in color. It is easy to spot by damage and stains, the presence of a light silvery cobweb on the foliage. You can deal with such a guest in two ways, one of which is the same soap solution. But it is best to immediately use acaricides, drugs that are specifically designed to eliminate such pests.

If insects are found at an early stage, then the pet can be easily and quickly cured. It is impossible to delay here, since the plant may soon dry out and die.

Fashion haircut

We found out how to get rid of pests of zamiokulkas. How to care for him further and how to trim is the next stage of our conversation. This question is important for anyone who has decided to start such an attractive plant with leaves that strongly resemble coins. The care itself was described in our previous articles, so let's dwell on shaping in more detail.

• Why does a tree need a haircut? Any plant requires the right balance of water and light. Zamioculcas, which is easy to care for, is able to form its own crown, which has a positive effect on its growth, but it is not so rare that pruning is still required. In this case, it must be planned for the period when the greatest growth is observed, that is, the juice moves very actively along the stem.
• It is best to prune when the branches begin to grow only upward, but not to the sides. To give the crown a beautiful spherical shape, carefully remove the upper bud, which receives the most nutrients. Further, the side branches are eliminated, which have grown too much or the direction of their growth is wrong. After this molding, the crown takes the desired shape.

Preparing for transplant

• After forming, the dollar tree flower begins to actively throw out the lower buds, which will eventually become independent branches.
• But you have to make sure that all parts of the plant receive the same nutrition, otherwise the crown will turn out to be one-sided, some branches will dry out.
• If one of the young branches begins to grow faster than the rest, then it is better to cut it off so that the crown retains its attractive appearance.

You cannot prune in the winter, since the money tree at home during this period completely stops growth. If you start pruning branches in winter, the new shoots will become pale, elongated, and they will not have enough food. The best time to mold is spring. At this time, all the buds grow evenly, the leaves-coins are plump, justifying the name of the tree.

The dollar tree, which is easy to care for, usually requires almost no pruning. It is recommended to remove only dried, crooked, diseased branches without touching healthy ones. Zamioculcas differs from other indoor plants in that it is able to independently form its own crown.

To trim the lignified parts, you need to use a pruner or sharp scissors, but the leaves and buds are pinched without much difficulty. The plant recovers easily, the affected areas heal quickly, completely hiding the hemp under new shoots.

Attention and care

Caring for a pet is quite simple, it resists disease well, insects damage it only if the rules of care are not followed. Sometimes pruning is required to improve the nutrition of the branches, getting them the proper level of light. As you can see, making a fashionable haircut is simple and quick. Proper attention and care will surely turn your pet into a wonderful green creature, bringing good luck and happiness to your home.

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This succulent plant is very similar to its counterparts. However, caring for him is somewhat different.

If you want zamioculcas to delight you with beautiful dark green leaves for a long time, follow the tips below.

What are the secrets of proper plant care?

1. Zamioculcas does not like excessive glaze... It tolerates slight drought better than waterlogging. Given the tuberous root system, the plant should be watered only around the perimeter of the pot, trying not to flood its core.
2. In the spring and summer, the plant is desirable feed every time you water. And every other time - in the autumn-winter. In this case, you should use the usual mineral fertilizer for decorative leafy plants or succulents, or urea. Unlike many brethren, Zamiokulkas is very fond of foliar feeding, regardless of the season. 3. The plant sometimes "cries", which indicates high humidity. Droplets can also be an alarming signal that a tuber overflowing with water due to over-watering gives.
3. Green handsome may turn yellow, and this is a clear sign of a problem that has arisen. If, with a lack of moisture, its stem wrinkles slightly, like in other succulents, then yellowness indicates not dry soil, but waterlogging, which entailed rotting of the tuber. In this case, the plant must be urgently transplanted, ruthlessly removing the spoiled tuber and thoroughly cleaning the rhizome so that there are no decaying processes left in it. After transplanting for about two weeks, the zamiokulkas should not be watered.
4. Zamioculcas grows and develops better in tight pots, therefore transplantit follows after the stem-like rhizomes rest against the walls of the vessel, practically "tearing" it.
5. Do not experiment and place this flower in deep shadow - this will lead to a violation of water and air balances, thinning of the stems, fading colors. Best of all is soft, diffused light.
6. Preferring non-waterlogged rocky soil, Zamiokulkas at the same time loves spraying, so once a month it is worth washing it in the shower, while covering the soil. This procedure is especially necessary in the winter, when central heating "rages" in the apartments.
7. Breeds Zamioculcas is easy enough. A fresh stalk should be placed in an earthen substrate or a glass of water, where a nodule with shoots is formed within 2 weeks. After rooting, the primary leaves turn yellow and die off, which is the norm. Zamioculcas grows for a long time, and you should not be zealous with growth stimulants, otherwise the plant will irrevocably die.

With proper care, the plant can please with a not too bright, but such a pleasant "ear" of ivory color in a soft green veil.

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EXOTIC ZAMIOCULCAS PLANT: PRINCIPLES AND SUPERSTITIONS

• Care features
• "Woman's happiness"
• "Money Tree"

Signs and superstitions associated with zamiokulkas are usually positive. This houseplant is considered a symbol of prosperity, wealth and female happiness. The flower is very popular: it is purchased for the office, at home. Depending on the species, it can reach from 60 centimeters to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are dense, fleshy, dark green, they are a decoration of any home. With proper care, it can please with a very interesting flower that resembles a banana or an ear of corn in its shape.

First of all, signs associate zamioculcas with financial well-being.

Care features

People sometimes call this plant "women's happiness", "money tree". In general, it has a very positive energy. Zamioculcas has an unpretentious disposition, but it blooms extremely rarely. For this, he, as a woman, needs care, love and anxious care. Zamioculcas is a succulent, so it does not like excessive watering, the leaves can turn black from excess moisture. Another name for the flower is a Zanzibar gem or an emerald tree, therefore, it requires care, albeit simple, but worthy.

• He does not like a flower and dry air, it turns yellow from it, so it is recommended to spray the leaves. Loves cramped pots, in a new, fresh soil after transplanting will give "kids".
• In the winter season, he needs a moderate temperature.
• And in the summer it can live well on a balcony, veranda or even outside at moderate temperatures without drops.
• In winter, it is best not to spray or fertilize the plant. Only when the air at home is very dry should the leaves be humidified.

The leaves have a poisonous sap and can cause an allergic reaction, so it is better to handle the plant with gloves and do not allow pets to chew on it - food poisoning, allergies and digestive upsets are possible in the latter.

"Woman's happiness"

The people gave this name to the plant because it blooms, just like a woman becomes prettier, that is, only in care, care and love. It is with this attitude that he will delight his family with his unusual flowering, delicate fragrance. Likewise, women, with a good attitude, delight with their beauty and blooming appearance. Separately, flower growers note the shape of the zamioculcas flower, which resembles a phallic symbol, thus representing happiness in the personal life of any woman.

It is believed that such a plant, with its flowering, promises a quick marriage, family happiness and joy. A woman in whose house this beautiful flower bloomed will bathe in the rays of love, male attention, gifts and respect for herself.

The omen says that in order for a flower to bring happiness to the house, it should not be purchased in a store, but must be received as a gift or “stolen”.

The signs strictly stipulate that even in the case when the flower was presented, it is necessary to give the donor coins for it. When a man himself gives this plant to a woman, he must also receive a ransom for it. Then the plant will grow better, and there will always be happiness and prosperity in the house of both the recipient of such a gift and the giver.

"Money Tree"

When you receive a plant as a gift, it is customary to give the donor coins for it.

This is another name for the flower. It is probably associated with the shape and color of its leaves, which resemble many green bills - dollars. When the leaves of the plant are green, healthy, do not fall off, do not turn black and do not turn yellow, this means that a strong dollar flow is coming into the house, the house has excellent monetary energy.

When a tree gets sick, and so much so that the process cannot be reversed, and the cure of a flower is impossible, it means that the monetary reserves will melt.

• To stop this process, you need to get a new, young and healthy flower.
• A young tree must be placed next to the old one, then the latter will convey the positive attitude that he once had.
• The plant will definitely share with its successor the feeling of love and care that the owners gave him.
• Then a new flower will definitely bring cash flow into the house and prevent financial losses that could occur after the death of the first plant.

Feng Shui experts recommend placing zamioculcas in the wealth zone, which, according to this theory, is located in the southeast. A few coins should be buried in a pot with a plant, then there will certainly be prosperity and prosperity in the house.

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The history of the home plant zamioculcas and its use in culture

The flower was first described in 1829 by Konrad Loddiges, a renowned collector and founder of one of the largest English nurseries of exotic plants. Then, due to the similarity of the appearance of the leaves with Zamia, a representative of the tropical flora of the American continent, he was given the name Caladium zamiifolium, and attributed to the genus Caladium of the aroid family. However, already in 1856, the Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott singled out the plant in a separate genus under the name Zamioculcas loddigesii. Since 1908, it has been called zamioculcas zamielistny.

• Despite the fact that the flower has been known to botanists for a long time, interest in it, as a room culture, arose only in the 90s of the last century.
• In 1996, individual pieces appeared for the first time at flower auctions in Holland, and quickly gained wide popularity among professionals and amateur florists.
• The growing demand for the plant stimulates breeding work to create new varieties.
• In 2007, the first cultivar appeared on the market, more compact (no higher than 60 cm) compared to the natural species, and, accordingly, with smaller leaves.

As a house plant, zamioculcas has a number of undeniable advantages. Its exotic appearance with spectacular hard glossy leaves is combined with surprising unpretentiousness and ease of maintenance. Unlike other members of the aroid family, this drought-resistant succulent does not require high humidity, tolerates irregular watering, and tolerates a lack of light well.

The popularity of the flower is evidenced by the existence of a number of signs associated with it. Many people believe that his presence in the house brings good luck in financial matters, which is probably why the people call the zamioculcas the dollar tree. It is believed that it contributes to the inflow of the American currency, possibly due to the appearance of the leaves, which are fleshy, green and oblong. Conversely, they say that if the succulent begins to get sick, you can expect financial difficulties. There is also a sign that you cannot give a shoot from a flower for nothing, you need to get at least some payment for it.

• When breeding a culture at home, it must be borne in mind that, like all representatives of the aroid family, zamioculcas is poisonous, or, more precisely, refers to conditionally dangerous plants.
• The juice contained in the leaves can lead to allergic reactions, and if ingested, to intestinal disorders.
• If this succulent grows in the apartment, standard safety measures should be taken: when pruning and transplanting, use gloves and wash your hands thoroughly after work, and keep the flower away from small children and pets.

Today zamioculcas is experiencing the peak of its popularity. Impressive appearance, slow growth and ease of care made it fashionable not only among amateur flower growers, but also professional phytodesigners. The plant grown in a tub culture is perfect for landscaping offices, it can decorate any, even the most fashionable interior. In the photos below, zamioculcas are used as a design element in residential and office premises.

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DOLLAR WOOD - FENG SHUI TALISMAN WILL HELP GET WEALTHY AND BECOME GOOD LUCK

Today, many people know the direction of Feng Shui, which is the Taoist practice of symbolic space exploration.

• The main goal of this teaching is to achieve maximum harmony and comfort in the environment of a person. Symbols and feng shui talismans are of great importance in it. For example, to attract currency to the house, a dollar tree is used, in another way - zamioculcas.
• It should not be confused with the money tree - these are completely different plants. The dollar tree does not have such rounded leaves as the fatty money tree. Although they are somewhat similar in action: both attract wealth to the house, promote peace in the family, strengthen love and bestow good luck.

Symbol attracting female happiness

The dollar tree is a beautiful ornamental houseplant. Sometimes it is popularly called female happiness. Although the name "female happiness", according to many, belongs to a different flower.

However, practice proves that the zamioculcas, a dollar tree, can miraculously attract the most real, namely female happiness to its mistress.

Probably, the appearance of the flower for which the dollar tree is famous, in Feng Shui, symbolizes the phallus. And in fact, the exotic plant zamioculcas blooms at the time of flowering with a creative ear of impressive size. And symbols of this kind since ancient times included the concepts of intercourse, sex, love, a strong family.

• But in order for the effect of the flower to be effective in this direction, it is necessary that a plant called "zamioculcas" must be donated by someone.
• And, of course, the power of zamioculcas is revealed precisely at the moment of flowering. However, it is quite difficult to get a dollar tree to blossom.

Talisman attracting dollars

The very name "dollar tree", which is used in common parlance by the people, indicates its direct relationship to the finances of its owner. This flower, according to Feng Shui, has a power that can attract dollars into the house where it is located.

• Zamiokulkas differs from the well-known fat woman in that it is not necessary to bury coins in its pot, as required by the activation of the properties of the money tree. But you can put a few cents or a dollar bill under the pot - this will enhance its effect.
• And the properties of the houseplant, called the dollar tree, are favorably influenced by dollars placed on its branches, like additional leaves. They are sometimes twisted into pounds in such a way that the pyramid depicted on the banknote is directed upwards.
• It can also be very effective to increase the activity of zamioculcas if the dollar tree is watered with pre-charged water. To recharge the water, you need to lower a few cents into a container with liquid for a quarter of an hour. After the dollar tree has been watered with charged water, the coins should be put in a wallet and carried with you.

An important point in Feng Shui for attracting money is the place where the zamioculcas houseplant will be placed. A correctly defined wealth sector will enhance the properties of this talisman.

It is believed that in Feng Shui, you can find the area responsible for human well-being using a special tool - the Bagua grid.

Thus, the zamioculcas plant should be located in the southeastern square of the room. Although many experts in the teachings of Feng Shui consider this statement controversial. They are sure that this tree brings wealth regardless of its location in the home of its owner.

But the fact that the plant zamiokulkas, in no case, can not be installed directly on the windowsill, where the sun's rays fall, is confirmed by everything - the tree prefers shade and cannot stand direct sunlight.

A symbol that brings good luck to its owners

The opinion of specialists about the amazing plant zamioculcas also agree that it can attract good luck to the house. Actually, any plant, according to the practice of Feng Shui, has such a property, it is only important to install it or a symbol that carries this meaning (drawing, photograph, artificial layout, statuette, etc.) in the place along the Bagua grid where correction is required.

However, zamioculcas is the most powerful plant in this sense, so you should not neglect this property.

Environment indicator

Sometimes such a nuisance happens: no matter how hard the owner of the dwelling or the hostess tries to take care of the indoor plants, they do not want to grow into any: they wither, bend, have yellow dry leaves ... What's the matter?

It turns out that on all plants, and especially on zamioculcas, an extremely strong negative energy not noticeable to the human eye has an extremely strong effect. That is, if the zamiokulkas tree has a nondescript appearance, you should take care of the environment.

• It is possible that the zamioculcas senses the approaching trouble and by its appearance is trying to warn its master about the impending disaster. Therefore, in this case, you should be extremely careful in making serious decisions, reconsider your views on life. Lies, dishonesty towards other people will certainly affect the state of the dollar tree - an indicator of the environment.
• Often this condition is due to the accumulation of negative energy in the room. Therefore, it is urgent to carry out a general cleaning in the home and throw out all the trash, especially from the mezzanines and cabinets!
• It is also a good idea to do indoor cleansing with candles, holy water and prayer.
• It is very important to change your behavior: swearing, insults, especially swearing and foul language, must leave the room forever!
• Each plant responds perfectly to kind and affectionate words - you should refer to the flower, rewarding it with gentle epithets. Sometimes you can whisper something to ask a silent pet - often the plant helps to fulfill the desire if it does not bring harm or harm to anyone.
• But is it possible that the condition of the flower depends on caring for it? Then it makes sense to carefully read the article on how to care for it, how to feed it, how to replant it, what soil the plant prefers, with what regularity it should be watered.

To give others happiness is to receive a thousand times more!

There is another important point, the implementation of which can bring its owner favorable indicators across the scale of the action of an amazing plant called zamiokulkas. It consists in the fact that when this plant is propagated, you cannot sell a pot with a new dollar tree - this can negate all the properties of the mother plant and even transfer them to a state with a minus sign.

But a flower donated from a pure soul can greatly enhance its capabilities. Giving, each person receives many times more than what he gives up.

The dollar tree zamiokulkas outwardly resembles a fat woman - a money tree, only it differs in larger size and massiveness. Both plants symbolize monetary well-being, only the fat woman's task is to take care of the family budget, and the zamiokulkas is to attract more funds, moreover, in a currency that will become savings and bring income to the owner.

This is how the followers of Taoist practice regard this domestic vegetation and give recommendations on how to make a green pet "work" for the benefit of the owner. In turn, flower growers appreciate the dollar tree for its unpretentiousness and spectacular noble appearance.

The plant zamioculcas, popularly nicknamed the dollar or currency tree, comes from Africa. It is a member of the Aroideae family, the only subspecies of Zamioculcas zamiifolia. He feels good in the climatic conditions of Europe, Asia, America, Mexico, Australia and Brazil. In Russia, it is found as a room or office flower.

It somewhat resembles zamia - an evergreen relict plant. And the word “zamia” itself has Latin roots and is translated as “losses” or “damage”. In addition, in different parts of the world, the flower is found under different names: the pearl of Zanzibar, the eternal or golden tree, the aroid palm. It is also sometimes called the opposite: female happiness or the flower of celibacy.

The tree appeared in culture relatively recently, flower growers only learned about it at the end of the last century. But, it almost immediately became popular in the world of floriculture thanks to sales at Dutch flower auctions, which are world famous.

Many people liked zamioculcas because of its high decorative qualities; it is great for almost any interior. With good care, it grows up to one and a half meters, is a perennial, but its life expectancy does not exceed 10 years.

The plant is a succulent with thick, straight stems. It can store moisture, filling it not only in the stems and foliage, but also in the tubers. This allows the tree to withstand even prolonged droughts.

The leaves of zamiokulkas are fleshy, with a dark green, glossy surface and pointed ends. They are located in pairs, symmetrically. Succulent blooms rarely, throwing out a short thick peduncle, on which a creamy, ear-like flower appears. It is enveloped by a bedspread of a light green hue, so it is not so easy to notice the flowering of the dollar tree.

Popular types

Breeding work with this succulent is still underway, and it bore its first fruits in 2007, when botanists bred a miniature bushy tree, Zamicro, on the basis of Zamioculcas, which was only 40-60 cm high.

Zamielistny

The main type of succulent that occurs in the natural environment is the zamioculcas, named after the gymnosperms,
the popular name is loddjes.
For the first time botanists discovered it in the 30s of the 19th century, it is most common in Madagascar. Russian flower growers learned about the dollar tree only at the beginning of the 21st century, when specimens of this exotic plant were brought from Europe.
This home flower is quite expensive, however, this does not affect its high popularity.
Loddiges looks very impressive, forming a rosette of large feathery leaves. The root system has a large tuber.

Zamielistny

Boivin

Another representative of the species, which is native to South Africa, is called the "pearl from Zanzibar." Like the previous species, it prefers to grow on the coast of Madagascar.
The large tuber of the flower, like its other parts, absorbs moisture well, however, the succulent likes regular watering and a shower from a spray bottle. Feels bad in dry air.
Zamiokulkas boivain has beautiful foliage, leathery, emerald, with smooth edges. Like other representatives, it blooms extremely rarely and this period does not last long.
With good care and frequent feeding, the tree grows significantly, so it is better to plant it in wide, stable containers. Suitable for beginner gardeners.

There are also various variations of the dollar tree, however, they are quite rare.

Zamioculcas in the house: pros and cons

Many superstitions soar around this succulent, in fact, this can be understood by the abundance of capacious additional names. So what does the money tree promise the owner, or, according to the scientific theory, African zamioculcas? It is worth considering the main beliefs associated with it:

Succulent attracts wealth

The appearance of this flower in the house is a good sign, soon its inhabitants will expect an increase in the level of well-being. The Taoist practice of Feng Shui claims that zamiokulkas, like a magnet, attracts money to the home.

But for the symbol to work, it is necessary to put a succulent pot in the apartment in the wealth zone, which is located in the southeast. Naturally, this place should be suitable for growing tropical vegetation. And you can also put a few coins of foreign currency under the pot or in the ground.

Zamioculcas flower is a symbol of female happiness

It is believed that this plant can solve many problems of the fair sex if you put a pot with a dollar tree in the room. It will help a single girl find a soul mate or feel the joy of motherhood.

This action is due to the phallic shape of succulent flowers; there is a popular belief that they can attract male energy. But here, too, there is one nuance - it is advisable not to buy a flower, but to receive it as a gift. Best of all, if it is presented by a woman who has a happy marriage, this will significantly increase the chances of attracting a decent, reliable man to the house.

This succulent is a celibate tree

Why, in one case, only positive qualities are attributed to him, and in the other - negative ones? Most likely, this is due to the similarity of the foliage of the dollar tree with the leaves of spathiphyllum, which is considered muzhegon.

It is interesting! The surest sign that a green pet is doing its "job" is its flowering, which occurs infrequently in nature, and extremely rarely at home. And if this happened, then only good awaits the owner ahead: success, good luck in business and on the personal front, happiness. In the case when a person is about to change, but he can not decide on them, and suddenly zamiokulkas blooms - this is a signal that he is on the right track and everything planned will certainly succeed.

Whether it is worth starting such an ambiguous houseplant as a dollar tree in the house, the florist must decide for himself. But, it is important to remember that this is a fairly large succulent that needs special care.

Caring for the dollar tree at home

This flower is a succulent plant and usually lovers of such vegetation have no problems growing it. The same conditions suit him as other “thrifty” green pets. Beginners should get acquainted with the peculiarities of keeping a tropical guest.

Adaptation period

Experienced florists advise: if you bought a zamiokulkas, you should give it time to adapt to a new room, air, temperature, humidity and other indicators. As a rule, these succulents are grown in greenhouses, conditions as close to natural as possible. After they are planted in the transport soil and a compact container. During the move, the trees are under great stress and in the store or even at the owner's house they can shed their foliage. Do not panic - the tree will recover and grow its dollar leaves.

It is not recommended to transplant it immediately, if the flower is not very crowded and it is in a suitable soil, you can wait 3-4 weeks. But, when the soil is too oily or, on the contrary, poor, and the tuber does not have enough space, you cannot do without transplanting.
The event should be conducted carefully:

• The plant is removed from the transport tank along with the soil.
• It needs to be gently shaken and planted in fresh soil and a spacious pot.
• It is better to refuse watering in the first two to three weeks, and after a while, water the succulent carefully - infrequently, in small portions, you can start with spraying.

It is important! Flowers from abroad most often come on sale in a transport substrate, which is practically not suitable for their life and subsequently, in most cases, are not transplanted. Therefore, moving a green pet to a suitable land can be a salvation for him.

Suitable lighting

The dollar tree is unpretentious in this matter, it is able to grow in the shade and in the sun, however, the African zamioculcas, as a true tropical inhabitant, loves bright lighting and in such conditions it develops more evenly and quickly.

It is advisable to place the pot with a tree in a well-lit place; in bright, diffused light, the foliage of the succulent will retain a rich green hue. The tree tolerates direct sunlight well, however, the leaves acquire a faded color.

In winter, a succulent plant may experience a lack of lighting, so it is advisable to place it closer to the light source, for example, on a window on the south side.

Temperature regime

It is directly related to the season:

• in summer, the preferred air temperature is +25 - +30 degrees;
• in the autumn period - varies from +16 to +22 degrees;
• in winter - the average is + 16 degrees, a decrease is undesirable;
• in spring - the temperature should gradually rise, from +16 to +20 - +22 degrees.

It is important! The drop in temperature is dangerous for the dollar tree. In the cold, the plant not only stops growing, but can get sick and even die.

Soil mixture for zamiokulkas

Like other succulent plants, the dollar tree needs light, nutritious soil. You can purchase a ready-made mixture intended for cacti and succulents, or prepare it yourself by mixing leafy, grain soil, adding peat and coarse sand. It is also recommended to add a little expanded clay crumbs.

It is important to take care that excess moisture does not linger in the soil, due to which the roots and tuber of the tree can rot. To do this, a layer of drainage material should be poured onto the bottom of the pot - brick chips, fine gravel, perlite, vermiculite, pieces of ceramic.
The bottom of the container must have drain holes.

Involuntary and planned transplant

This succulent has a powerful, strong root system, however, it is easy to damage it, which will lead to the death of the tree. And in order to reduce possible risks, zamioculcas should be transplanted taking into account certain rules and recommendations:

• a dollar tree is a typical slow-growing succulent, in which new leaves appear no more than 2 times in six months, so the flower does not need frequent transplants;
• planned transplants should be carried out when the roots of the plant grow - young succulents, on average, need 1 transplant per year, adults - once every 2-3 years;
• if the pet is transplanted from the substrate, then this material must be removed, carefully, without damaging the roots;
• the most gentle method is the “transshipment” method, it preserves the integrity of the zamioculcas measles system as much as possible, which is highly sensitive.

It is important! Do not neglect the “transshipment” method and completely remove the old soil from the roots of the flower. This can cause root damage and subsequent death of the African tree. An exception is the transplantation of a pet whose root system is infected with rot.

The root system is placed in a new pot along with the old soil and sprinkled with fresh soil mixture to the edges of the container. Full immersion of the root in the tank is not required, it is desirable that the tubers are slightly visible on the surface. You can water the transplanted zamioculcas a couple of weeks after the event.

The dollar tree does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. This leads to lethargy, yellowing of the foliage and rotting of the roots and tubers. A timely transplant will help save a tropical plant:

• in this case, you need to remove the root from the soil, clean it without damaging the parts;
• it is important to conduct a thorough examination of the root system and if rotten dark brown areas are found, they should be removed;
• after that, you need to rinse the rhizome under streams of warm water and dry thoroughly in the open air;
• the tree is ready to be transplanted into a new soil.

If an emergency transplant is required, then it should be carried out immediately, but the planned "move" is better to postpone until the spring period - at the end of March - beginning of April. In winter, the succulent plant rests and is not recommended to disturb.

Watering mode and humidity level

This succulent accumulates water, with all parts and retains it, spending it sparingly if necessary. Like other similar plants, it does not need excessive watering, and experienced flower growers note that it is better to underfill zamiokulkas than to overdo it. Excessive moisture in winter is especially dangerous.

In summer, the tree is watered every 5-7 days, in winter, especially if the flower is kept cool - no more than once every two weeks, or even less often. From November to February, you can limit yourself to one watering per month.

Water should be at room temperature, well-separated, rainwater is ideal.

The plant is not sensitive to air humidity, so no humidifiers or other devices are needed. It is recommended to wipe the foliage from time to time with a damp cloth, hitting dust, which makes it difficult for air to enter the cells of the leaf plate.

You can shower the succulent every month, it invigorates and refreshes the tropical plant. However, it is important to ensure that no water remains in the container after the procedure, the pot is put in its original place only when all the liquid has drained out of it.

Pruning succulent

How to cut off zamioculcas, and most importantly, is this tropical plant necessary for such a procedure? As it turned out, it is carried out for several reasons:

• to give the tree any shape, increasing its decorative properties;
• for the rejuvenation of a succulent, the lower part of which is stiff;
• pruning zamiokulkas is possible if the owner wants to propagate a dollar tree;
• damaged or diseased parts of the plant are also cut off.

It is possible to cut off all parts of the succulent: rhizome with tubers, leaves with cuttings and individual leaf blades. To reduce injury to the flower, it is recommended to manipulate with a sharp knife or pruner. The sections of the cut are dried and sprinkled with activated charcoal or charcoal powder.

How does the dollar tree propagate?

Zamioculcas is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and ease of care, the same applies to the reproduction of the succulent. There are several ways:

Dividing tubers

An effective method that is very simple and effective. To grow new zamioculcas, it is enough during transplantation to divide the tree root system into 2-3 parts and plant them in different containers. The process algorithm is as follows:

• After removing the plant from the soil, the tuber should be examined for growth points. Each separated part must have at least one, so that later shoots will form from it.
• The rhizome is divided with a sharp blade, it is recommended to sprinkle the shoots with the powder of charcoal - activated or wood, and then dry in the open air.
• Then the plant is immediately placed in a pot, the soil mixture should be light, sterile. You can make its consistency looser by adding a little vermiculite to the soil.
• Part of the tree sinks into the ground so that the root-leaf boundary is slightly higher above the ground.
• The planting should be watered only after 3-4 days; in the "dry" mode, the flower will cost with the moisture contained in the flower bed.

It is important! A zamiokulkas tuber with only one growth bud is not suitable for separation. This procedure can lead to the death of the mother plant.

Cuttings

Another way of reproduction of a tropical plant, which is recommended during the growing season - in the spring. Healthy cuttings are used as planting material, and a succulent purchased in the flower department is not suitable for these purposes. The latter is due to the fact that the flower contains many chemicals that stimulate the active growth of the plant, regardless of the season.

The method includes the following steps:

• Choose a healthy twig, cut it off with a sharp knife with a disinfected blade and divide it into several parts.
• The stalk is air-dried for 24 hours.
• The place of the cut is processed with a root root and placed in a small container with loose soil; there must be drainage holes in the pot.
• It is advisable for the twigs to provide greenhouse conditions by covering them with glass containers or film. The planting should be protected from direct sunlight, since against the background of the accumulation of condensation, the material may rot.

In two weeks, the branches will turn into young plants - with tuber, roots, shoots, new branches and foliage. You can use top dressing that activates the growth of new branches.

Reproduction by leaves

Not the fastest, but quite a simple and effective option for propagating an African tree. The whole process can take from 8 weeks to six months. It is carried out in stages:

• Using a disinfected blade, cut off a large, sturdy leaf, preferably with a stem. Such material will root faster than a young leaf.
• The leaf dries for 2-3 hours in the air, after which the cut is sprinkled with a stimulant drug - Zircon, Kornevin, or crushed activated carbon.
• Some growers keep the leaf in water until the roots appear, but most often they are immediately placed with a light substrate and create a greenhouse effect. A leaf without a stem can be placed in clean sand or perlite.
• A drainage layer should be placed on the bottom of the tank. A couple of times a day you need to open the container and ventilate.
• Instead of watering, it is recommended to spray the soil and leaf, this will avoid waterlogging and decay of the planting.

With proper care and conditions, cuttings and leaves begin to take root after 6-8 weeks.

Fertilization: rules and features

The succulent plant should be fed carefully, focusing on the needs of the guest from the tropics. As with watering, it's important not to overdo it here:

• You can fertilize for the first time in the spring, after transplanting zamiokulkas into a pot. A young tree during the growing season requires many nutrients for proper growth and development.
• In winter, fertilizers are not required for a healthy succulent; top dressing is applied only if there are signs of a lack of any elements.
• Since spring, the dollar tree is fertilized, but not more than 2 times a month.
• You can use liquid complex formulations for cacti or succulents.
• Two methods are used: spraying the aerial part of the tree with a nutrient solution and watering the roots. The first method is only suitable for healthy plants that show no signs of disease or exhaustion.
• It is recommended to add funds to the soil after watering.

It is important! When tying buds, you should not feed zamiokulkas. After the completion of the process, fertilization resumes.

What fertilizers are suitable for the dollar tree? Experienced florists advise alternating organic and mineral products:

Organic

• Litter - suitable for root feeding, a mixture of water and fertilizer (3: 1) is insisted for 3-4 days, diluted 1:25 with water.
• Compost - used in the form of mulch, which is spread on the ground in a layer of 2–4 cm.
• Sapropel - feeding from lake silt - liquid or granules, which are diluted in water in a ratio of 1:10 before application.
• Wood ash - it is diluted in water, 5 tsp. per 1 liter, insist for a week, watered with a composition of 0.1 liters per 1 kg of soil.
• Sawdust - applied to the soil as mulch.
• Peat - placed in a 5 cm layer and mixed with the top layer of soil.

Mineral fertilizers

A lot of different products are produced and each has its own properties that can both harm the flower and support it:

• Agricola - the composition is rich in various microelements, it is diluted in a liter of water - 0.5 tsp. and put into the ground once every one and a half weeks. It is not allowed to get the product on the aerial parts of the succulent.
• Agricola Aqua is a ready-made composition that is used for watering and spraying plants. When used, the tree grows more actively, flowering and budding last longer.
• Pocon is a ready-made fertilizer, it is considered dangerous for people and animals, so you should work with it only if you have personal protective equipment.
• Uniflor-growth is a nitrogen-containing top dressing that has a positive effect on the growth of the aerial part of the succulent. A solution is prepared from it - 3 ml of the drug per liter of water.
• Master color is a drug necessary for the prevention of chlorosis.

During the growing season, you can apply fertilizers intended for decorative deciduous vegetation. Only the funds should be diluted 2 times, lowering the concentration of active ingredients. The event is held no more than 2 times every 4 weeks.

Major mistakes in the care and maintenance of the dollar tree

Often, the owners of the dollar tree are perplexed, why such an unassuming succulent does not grow? Yes, the plant is unpretentious, however, it is still important to consider that its natural environment is arid regions of the tropics and it has certain needs. The following signs should alarm the owner of Zamiokulkas:

Yellow foliage

If yellowness affects the lower lobules of old leaves, then we are talking about a natural process and there is nothing to worry about. After they die off, young arrows appear, from which emerald-green leaves unfold.

Sudden yellowing and falling foliage is a sign of drying out of the succulent. The flower got ready, deciding that a drought had come. If you carefully add moisture in small portions, the green part of the flower will recover.

In addition, this can happen with sharp temperature changes, due to drafts, and lack of lighting. Yellowing of the tips indicates that the tree is too hot.

If young foliage has acquired a yellow color, then, most likely, the earthen coma has become overmoistened and an emergency transplant is required to save the succulent.

The appearance of spots

Under the influence of direct rays of the sun, burned areas may appear on the foliage of the tree - spots of a yellowish-brownish color. Dark spots are a sign of a violation in care, perhaps the container with the plant is in a draft, cold, or it is not watered correctly.

Spotted stem

In this case, a more detailed diagnosis is required, since the appearance of spots on the stem can be either a sign of inappropriate maintenance and care, or a symptom of a scabbard infection or the development of an infection.

If dark, purple spots appear on this part of the succulent, you should not worry - this is a biological feature of an adult flower.

Stunted growth

You should not expect rapid growth from a succulent; normally, it grows 1-2 leaves a year. You should worry if there is no gain at all. This may be due to the following:

• oily, heavy, clayey soil;
• placing a flower in a container that is too spacious;
• lack of any substances in the earth.

In most cases, with timely rehabilitation measures, it is possible to save the plant. However, sometimes the malaise of the succulent is associated with diseases, then emergency measures are required and the treatment of the green pet is mandatory.

Diseases of the dollar tree

Not all indoor flowers have the same good health and immunity as this African plant. But zamioculcas can also get sick and most often it is affected by root or stem rot.

It is not so easy to detect signs of root damage, but the disease manifests itself very clearly on the stem - it becomes covered with wet necrotic spots spreading upward from the root neck.
The symptoms of root rot are as follows: stunted growth, sagging stems, and yellow foliage.

If an ailment is detected at an early stage, then the succulent can be saved by carrying out a complete transplant, replacing the soil and the pot, first removing the affected parts or cleaning them to deep layers. It is recommended to hold the plant for a quarter of an hour in a fungicidal solution and let it dry for an hour and a half. Then the flower is placed in new soil.

Initially, the tree is not watered, after a few days you can put some water in the pan. The poor watering regime is maintained for 10-12 weeks.

African succulent pests

Spider mite

Shield

It draws life-giving juices from the plant, and in addition, it secretes a sweet sticky liquid that attracts insects that carry viral and bacterial infections. Where the scale insect settles, spots of a dark shade appear.

The pet needs treatment - treatment with soapy water and spraying with insecticidal agents.

Aphid

More often garden plantings suffer from these small insects, but these pests and indoor plants are capable of infecting. There are many folk remedies for aphids, but they are ineffective and it is better to immediately resort to insecticides - Fitoverm, Decisu, Intavir.

Thrips

The most insidious pests, from which it is not so easy to get rid of a succulent. It will take several treatments with different drugs that need to be changed.

Mealybug

The people called them shaggy lice, they harm both the above-ground part of the flowers and the underground, laying eggs in the ground. Therefore, only processing the leaves will not give a positive result. A complete transplant of the succulent is necessary with the removal of insect nests from the root system.

The tree is removed from the ground, washed with soapy water and then treated with an insecticidal agent.

If the owner knows what to do in a particular case, immediately reacts to the changes that have occurred to the pet, then it is easy for him to cure him and help him recover.

Conclusion

Zamioculcas is an incredible plant with unique properties attributed to it. It has high decorative properties and gives a special touch to any interior. Beautiful, spectacular, attracts wealth and prosperity, and at the same time, even a novice florist can afford it, which makes the dollar tree even more attractive indoor dweller.

The dollar tree, or scientifically zamioculcas, is a fairly common plant, with which many superstitions and signs are associated. Not to be confused with the money tree, which has thicker and rounder leaves. A dollar tree came to us from the tropical jungle of South Africa and quickly gained popularity around the world.

The plant was named for its fleshy and oblong leaves that look like banknotes. The dollar tree tries for financial well-being, even if a person does not believe in superstitions and omens. Therefore, you can consider it a great gift for every person.

Zamioculcas is simultaneously considered the flower of celibacy and female happiness. Why such opposite names, you ask? And here's why: the flowering of a dollar tree is similar to a spathiphyllum flower, and it is believed that it drives men out of the house, along with this, this flower, on the contrary, guarantees a faithful companion in life and does not allow one to remain lonely.

In order for zamiokulkas to become only an assistant for you in your personal life, you must either receive a plant already in a pot as a gift (and be sure to give a small money for it), or "pull off" a leaf of an adult plant in order to grow it yourself.

Place the flower in your living room or work area, avoid placing it in the bedroom. And don't give anyone the leaves later on if asked to grow. You should not be hopeful right away - the dollar tree blooms rarely, but requires constant care and attention, although not particularly whimsical.

Is it possible to keep a dollar tree in the house

Although there are many examples that tell about the bad effects of the flower, this plant is characterized by flower growers well. The only thing to remember is that there is poisonous sap in its leaves, so keep children away from it and work with it yourself with gloves.

It is highly recommended to keep it at home, as the dollar tree shares its energy, helps to sleep peacefully and cleans the surrounding air well. In addition, it always pleases the eye with its bright greenery and interesting form of flowering. Although for most people, this is still a way to keep track of their financial well-being.

Why does the flower bloom

The plant can bloom only after a few years in adulthood. If such an event has happened and you still have zamiokulkas in your house, put them next to them, then the flowering plant will share its energy and strength with them.

There is still no consensus, but here are the most common options for what a dollar tree can bloom:

• moving to a new home;
• the imminent addition of the family;
• unexpected legacy;
• significant increase in wages;
• harmony and understanding in the family.

I also have one copy growing and as soon as I see the rudiment of a new branch, I rejoice at my husband: "Well, that's it, he will bring you and me money this month." And you know, almost always after a short time our family managed to earn more than usual.

My dollar tree only tried to bloom once, 2 years after it was given to me as a housewarming gift. Unfortunately, he never managed to grow to full inflorescence, perhaps my leap in financial well-being is still ahead, since quite often new branches sprout on it with fresh green leaves.

Feng Shui dollar tree

According to the Chinese teachings of Feng Shui, the dollar tree is also considered a method of attracting money and wealth. It is important to take into account the location of the flower in the premises.

1. It is necessary to plant zamiokulkas only in fresh new soil and not transplant into a pot from another plant.
2. During planting, put a few coins in the ground, which will transfer their energy to the plant and positively affect its condition and development.
3. It is better to put the flower on the southeast side of the home.

Even according to Feng Shui, it is customary to give a dollar tree for an event that marks something new, like entering a new home, the beginning of the New Year or a birthday. And then, according to legend, the plant will increase its positive power by several hundred times.

How to plant a flower to make money

There is a ritual that will allow you to attract wealth to your home if you have zamioculcas growing. Roll the dollar bill into cones and attach it to the flower so that it holds tightly, and put a metal coin under the pot.

In addition, some people say they water their plant with “money water”. For this, the coins are poured with cool water and insisted for a couple of days, and then watered. The coins are not pulled out until the irrigation water runs out.

If a flower begins to fade for some reason, in no case should it be thrown away. Only to heal or buy a second plant - then a healthy dollar tree will enrich the first with its energy.

Zamioculcas and negative energy

From time to time, we notice a black streak in our life that we cannot cope with, and this is reflected in our plants. The dollar tree, like no other plant, is very sensitive to the surrounding negative energy, even if a person does not notice it. And if your tree begins to fade or begins to lose its color and freshness, you urgently need to take care of the environment.

Thus, the plant with all its appearance shows signs that trouble awaits the owner. Listen to your flower and think well about your life, maybe something should be changed? If you are lying to someone, hiding something terrible or swearing with everyone to the right and left, then this will certainly affect the zamiokulkas.

If it is difficult to start with your head and life, start at home - throw out all unnecessary things, and treat the dollar tree gently and tune it and yourself only for good.

Flower care

The most favorable conditions for a plant are:

• Temperature not less than 15 ° С in winter and not less than 18 ° С in summer.
• Moderate watering, in which the leaves do not dry out or fall off, and at the same time do not rot the roots from an excess of water.
• A little shade is good for the growth of new branches and leaves.
• The transplant takes place in early spring, when the moon is growing, and only if the roots are cramped in the current vessel. They don't like frequent transplants.
• Like all flowers, zamioculcas loves to be talked to and treated like a friend.

The money tree loves one owner, who will take care of it. If there are a lot of those who want to be rich, then you need to have their own source of well-being for each.

Believe it or not in the power of the dollar tree is up to you. But you should not rely entirely on the flower alone, because you yourself are the blacksmith of your own happiness. You feed your green talisman with your energy, which pleases you in gratitude with its beautiful healthy look.