Zamiokulkas has black spots on the trunk. Causes of zamioculcas disease at home and their treatment. Why do leaves dry and fall

This decorative flower is native to Africa. On its meter-long leaves-stems are paired dark green leaves leathery to the touch. With proper care, the flower has an enviable immunity and therefore rarely gets sick. But in people who do not have experience in plant cultivation, it can be sick:

• Viral diseases;
• Microbial diseases;
• Damaged by pests.

Zamioculcas is not a whimsical plant, and here the main thing for a grower is not to harm him with your excessive attention.

What diseases affect the Dollar Tree?

Sometimes with a newly brought flower, you can add a fungal disease to your collection. Experienced growers recommend quarantining newbies for 2 weeks, and then it will be seen whether it is infected or not.

Anthracnose

A fungal disease that affects the leaves and stems of the plant. Black, brown spots appear and grow on them over time.

Most often, this fungus appears in greenhouse conditions.when the room is warm and humid.

It is not difficult for this disease to survive a cold snap, and therefore, in order to completely get rid of it, the plant must be treated with fungicides:

• Bordeaux liquid;
• Colloidal sulfur;
• Copper Cuparos.

Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew appears in the warm season, plus increased watering.

It is easy to spot by the bloom on the plant, it looks like flour.

With a disease, the affected leaf plates are covered with a mealy bloom and die off after a while. Therefore, treatment is started with:

• Topaz;
• Speed

Sooty (black) fungi

The manifestation of the disease is a sooty black bloom on the plant. It appears due to the sticky secretions of such pests:

1. Whitefly;
2. Mealybug.

First of all, you need to get rid of harmful insects, and only then get rid of the sooty fungus itself. Zamioculcas can be washed with laundry soap after treatment. If this does not help, then they are treated with phytosporin.

Leaf burns

Leaf burns are not cured.

The affected leaf remains damaged.

It's just that in the summer season, when the sun's rays behave noticeably more aggressively, the zamiokulkas is removed from the south window and rearranged to the north window, or if it is not there, then into the room.

Rot

To get rid of rotting spots on a flower, you need to get it out of the soil to get rid of all affected areas and treat it with appropriate fungicides. The pot is poured over with boiling water, and the soil is acquired new. Cultivating this flower further, you must carefully monitor its watering and not flood it.

Important! Your pets need to be periodically examined for pests, otherwise the plant may not be saved. Therefore, in the initial stage, it is easier to treat a lesion than when the entire flower is completely affected.

Problems with Zamioculcas leaves

Sometimes, with the wrong content, various diseases appear. The trunk darkens with spots or the leaf plates turn yellow. This is a consequence of two main mistakes the florist dries his flower, using too rare watering, or the flower is poured, often using too cold water.

Turn yellow

If this slight yellowing is not more than 5% of the total amount of leaf mass, then this is natural aging of the leaves.

It is worse if the entire meter branch turns yellow at once. This indicates improper care or pest infestation. Therefore, it is necessary to revise the irrigation regime and water quality.

If everything is in order with this, the flower is examined for the presence of pests and if they are found, they begin immediately to treat it with the necessary drugs.

Wither

Leaf plates can wilt due to natural aging, while this happens only with the lower leaf plates.

If the whole branch dries, then this is mechanical damage or errors in the watering and lighting mode.

If this manifests itself with the simultaneous appearance of black spots, then this is a sure sign of root decay from overflow of the plant and watering with cold water.

Important! Follow the watering rules.

Stains

Sticky spots on the leaves

Sticky leaf plates appear at the moment when the flower is infested with harmful insects. Since stickiness is a product of their vital activity. Feeding on the sap of a plant, they secrete a sticky mass, while a sooty fungus often appears, since its spores easily stick to such foliage.

Important! Therefore, when such leaf plates are found, it is urgent to find the pest and start treating the flower.

Root problems

With an improperly organized irrigation regime, zamioculcas may have problems with the root mass.

Dry

If the root system of a plant that is adapted to live in the desert dries up, this means that the grower has not watered the plant for six months. Because the root system of the zamiokulkas is able to accumulate in its potatoes the water necessary to feed its own bush. Therefore, it is necessary to organize the irrigation regime. If the roots died off immediately, then they can be built up again.

Rotting

This is the same plant bay. He urgently needs a transplant with the simultaneous removal of all rotting parts.

In this case, the land must be purchased purchased, since the garden land is too fat for this flower.

Land for desert cacti is suitable for him. After processing and planting in new land, watering is started after 15 days. In this case, the water should be warm and settled. Zamiokulkas fertilization is started a month after planting.

Black

If these are not rotting roots, since the watering regime was observed, then most likely these are just adult (old) roots of zamioculcas. If at the same time they have white growing tips, then these are healthy roots.

Root spots

Spots on the root system indicate that the flower is being watered too often. In this case, cold water is used. To correct this situation, pour warm water and 2 times, at least, less often than the previous regime.

Pests on the roots

Harmful insects come either from the contaminated soil or are brought from the store with the next purchased flower. Therefore, the recruit is usually quarantined 2 weeks away from the main array of flowers in the house.

If a pest is found on the yellowing foliage, the flower is removed further from the rest of the plants and begins to treat it.

Important! You can get rid of a pest noticed in time rather quickly, therefore it is recommended to inspect the flower from time to time for their presence.

Mealybug

Leaf plates can deform due to the appearance of a mealybug on them.

This harmful insect lives and reproduces on the leaves of the zamioculcas. It is easy to spot because it produces sticky white cotton wool when it feeds on plant sap.

Its harmful effect on the plant is not only that they feed on its sap, but also its secretions on the leaf plates block the access of oxygen and the affected leaves do not participate in photosynthesis.

To get rid of the worm, the flower is washed with 72% laundry soap, and if this does not help, they are treated with one of these preparations, diluting them according to the instructions indicated on the package:

• Actellik;
• Phytoyerm;
• Intavir.

Thrips

The fact that thrips have appeared on the plant will be evidenced by a white bloom on the leaves and curved shoots.

The flower must be set aside at a safe distance from other indoor plants and start treating it with the following preparations:

• Karbaphos;
• Intavir.

Important! When processing plants, you must adhere to safety rules so as not to cause poisoning of children and pets.

Mites

This pest is easy to detect on the green mass of the plant - it is small up to 1 mm long. a red spider that forms a cobweb on the outside of the leaf plate.

It is removed mechanically by wiping the sheet plates with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

In hard-to-reach places, an ear stick is used to remove the cobweb. Then it is treated with Aktara or Aktellik. The action must be repeated twice with an interval of 5-6 days. This is the time during which tick larvae begin to hatch from the eggs.

If it is not possible to process it chemically, then you can use a folk remedy and treat the plant bush with green soap purchased at the pharmacy. Processing is carried out until the pest disappears.

Shields

This pest is easy to see on the leaves of the flower as it reaches 4 mm in length. and it's brown.

The shell can be easily removed with a fingernail, but underneath there are many larvae that feed on the plant sap. And then black spots appear on the leaves and they dry.

Before processing the plant, you must first remove all the shells mechanically and then proceed to chemical processing. The shells are removed by hand, since chemicals do not fully penetrate under it, and the surviving larvae will build a new shell for themselves and begin to multiply again. Preparations capable of ridding a flower of this pest:

• Actellik - they are treated three times with an interval of 6-7 days.

How to reanimate zamioculcas?

If the plant has rotted tuber?

In this case, we take out all that remains of the flower and clean it to a healthy place. We grow a new flower from the remains. If there is at least some kind of root, we plant it immediately in a new soil, if only leaves are left, we put them in water to build up roots.

If leaves curl?

Deformation of the leaves indicates that the flower is affected by harmful insects. In this case, the zamioculcas must be carefully examined and, having found them, get rid of the pests with a suitable preparation.

If the leaves of the plant are frostbitten during transportation?

This is the easiest case that can happen with zamiokulkas. Since the root system in this case is completely healthy, the frostbitten leaves are cut off at the root, and after a while the roots begin to give out new healthy leaves.

Fungicides for zamiokulkas

Zamioculcas can be treated with such preparations:

• Maxim - helps with red burns and various manifestations of rot;
• Phytosporin against fungi at the initial stage of the lesion;
• Fundazol - various fungal spores die from it;
• Hom - helps against brown spot and various bacteriosis;
• Quinosol is an antibacterial chemical;

Of the many drugs, only one is selected and the plant is treated with it according to the instructions.

Fight with folk remedies

Removal of rot

The plant is removed from the pot, rotten areas are completely removed and clean cuts are sprinkled with wood ash or cinnamon.

Getting rid of the whitefly

Wash all green parts of the plant with a pharmacy-bought dusty soap.

Getting rid of harmful insects

Wipe the leaves with an alcohol solution, and then redeem the flower with laundry soap.

Frequent mistakes

With improper care, errors occur, and so that the plant does not die, you must try to fix them in time.

Leaving error	Correction method
Reduced room temperature and simultaneous plant filling	If there is young growth, then you can not just worry, move it to a warm room and adjust watering. If the flower does not grow, then it is removed from the soil and the roots are treated for it from decaying places.
High air humidity.	Water droplets appear on the edge of the leaves, as if the plant is crying. All aroids react this way to a prolonged rainy period, you don't have to do anything on purpose.
The pot is too big.	The plant does not grow its green mass, as it needs to reduce the capacity in which it grows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do zamiokulkas leaves turn yellow and fall off in winter?

With a strong cold snap indoors, the flower begins to turn yellow its leaves. If this is not happening on a massive scale, then there is nothing to worry about. If, due to the central heating batteries, the house is too hot and dry, then it is required to spray the flower from a spray bottle.

Why did the plant's stems lie horizontally on the ground?

This comes from over-watering. The plant is oversaturated with moisture and the stems bend under its weight. Seeing this, it is urgent to reduce watering.

Why does the plant not release new shoots?

In zamiokulkas, shoot growth is very slow and therefore two shoots per year is the norm. The main requirement for active growth is a tight pot plus a high nitrogen fertilization.

Why does the stem wrinkle?

Over-watering is also a common cause. Since some of the roots are lost, the remaining ones cannot feed the leaves and therefore the trunks begin to wrinkle from lack of nutrition.

How often are zamiokulkas watered at different times of the year?

Thinking about the watering regime, one must remember that it absolutely does not need this desert plant and swamp. Therefore, provided that the flower grows in a cramped pot, in summer it is watered no more than once a week, and in winter once a month.

First watering after resuscitation and transplant

After the resuscitation has passed, the roots remain in the air for 2 hours in order to heal all the wounds on the tubers. After that, planting is carried out in a new correct soil, and zamiokulkas begin to water after a month.

What to do with the plant after purchasing it?

First of all, all new plants are quarantined for two weeks. This time will give us confidence that the plant does not have various types of pests and diseases. After that, the flower needs a transplant.

The capacity is taken 3 cm more from the previous one and the land intended for the cultivation of desert cacti. After the flower is transplanted, it is not watered for up to 3-4 weeks. This will help him adapt to the new container and not rot.

Useful video

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Let's sum up

When cultivating zamioculcas, one must adhere to the rules of not complicated care. All his troubles arise due to frequent watering and not the right place. With the right watering regime, this bush will show all its beauty by growing beautiful branches-leaves.

Today both an experienced florist and an inexperienced businessman in indoor growing of plants dream of a dollar tree. They say that the glossy crown of zamiokulkas, like a magnet, attracts currency into the wallet of its owner. It is difficult to judge whether such statements are true or not, but in landscaping the interior of a room, the succulent is much ahead of its flowering partners. However, zamioculcas also brings grief. Diseases and pests annoy even such a persistent and unpretentious succulent in care.

The dollar tree is a very light-loving plant. Under natural conditions in the vastness of East Africa and Madagascar, it literally drowns in sunlight and warmth. In an apartment, he will need a microclimate close to nature, excluding sharp drops in temperature.

Zamiokulkas is placed in the brightest place in the apartment, placed on the windowsill of any of the windows facing east or west. In the summer, they are taken out into the garden, but they try to protect them from gusts of wind that can break the feathery foliage.

Zamioculcas is categorical to the indicators of the thermometer - it does not withstand less than 12 degrees of heat. The optimum temperature in winter for a plant is from 16 to 18 degrees above zero, but in warmer rooms the dollar tree hibernates comfortably. In summer, it withstands significant heat above 30 degrees, but responds gratefully to spraying and moderate, but not too frequent watering.

Zamiokulkas is not indifferent to top dressing, it uses nutrients from the soil uneconomically, therefore, expects their timely replenishment throughout the growing season. Twice a month, the dollar tree is fed with fertilizers for cacti and succulents in the doses suggested by the manufacturer in the instructions on the package. In winter, the plant rests and does not need constant feeding.

In general, the plant is unpretentious in its content, but diseases and pests of zamiokulkas occur in cases where the conditions for placement and the irrigation regime are violated.

Care errors leading to a deterioration in the well-being of the flower

Adhering to simple rules in caring for zamiokulkas, they grow a chic green oasis in the apartment. However, there are some mistakes in plant care that are not forgiven by the grower and lead to serious changes in the state of the succulent, and sometimes to death.

Leaves turn yellow - possible causes

Yellowness begins from the lower lobules on old leaves - a natural process of dying off of an organ that has served its age. In its place, young arrows soon form, which will unfold into emerald-green growth.

Suddenly all the leaves turned yellow and fell off together - the zamioculcas is overdried. The plant entered its resting phase, deciding it was dry season. With the resumption of the correct watering regime, new leaves will grow.

The massive yellowing of foliage may have other reasons - sudden changes in night and day temperatures, through streams of cold air. From a lack of lighting, especially in winter on short days of light, blanching, lightening to yellowing of the leaf blades is often observed.

If the tips of the slices of a complex leaf turn yellow, then the flower is too hot. The room where he is located is very hot. The plant must be moved to a cooler room or the heating level of the heating devices must be reduced.

Yellowing of young leaves is a bad signal, which indicates overmoistening of the earthen coma and the possible start of putrefactive processes on tubers and roots. It is necessary to undertake an emergency transplant in order to know for sure the cause and understand your next steps to eliminate the trouble. Another explanation is damage by pests that suck the juices from the leaf, which leads to its yellowness.

Spots on the leaves

Yellow-brown spots on the leaf blades can appear as a result of a burn from direct sunlight.

Dark spots are a reason to worry about the condition of the succulent, as they indicate mistakes in care. It is likely that the plant is in a cold room or in a draft, and the watering regime has not been adjusted to compensate for a decrease in the thermometer in the room.

The first step is to reduce watering and observe the darkened areas of the leaf plates. If they do not turn into necrotic ulcers, then timely action has been taken, and the condition of the flower is improving, not aggravated.

Spotting on stems

Dark spots on the stems can have the same cause as on the leaves - overflow, cold air, draft, difference between night and day temperatures. However, a similar picture is left behind by scabbards, which can not be immediately noticed on the underside of the leaves.

If the spots on the trunk are soft, pressed in, and become wet over time, then the plant is seriously ill. A healthy stem covered with dark, slightly purple-tinged spots shouldn't be a concern. Such spotting in adult specimens is a biological feature of zamiokulkas.

Why zamioculcas does not grow at home

Slow growth is a characteristic feature of a succulent, and if it grows up to 2 young leaves per year, this is already the norm and not a reason to worry. If the increase is not observed at all, it is worth looking for the reasons.

The plant does not like heavy clay soil, therefore, the substrate based on it will not be to the liking of the flower, and it will "slow down" its development for a long time. Transplanting into an overly spacious pot will also stop the growth of the aboveground part - until the zamiokulkas grows roots to fill the entire space of the flower container, it does not form new leaves.

Long-standing non-transplanted plants grow poorly, which lack nutrients in the soil - nitrogen, potassium, magnesium. It is necessary to resume feeding.

Zamioculcas disease

The most annoying flower diseases are root and stem rot. The latter can be seen immediately - wet necrotic spots creep up the stem from the root collar. At first, root rot is invisible, only by the external oppressed state of the succulent, yellowed leaves, unstable wobbling stems, one can guess that something is wrong with the roots of the flower.

The plant should be immediately removed from the flower container and the root system examined. If rot is present, the degree of damage is determined. In the case of an insignificant focus, they try to save the zamioculcas. The substrate will have to be thrown away, the pot must be disinfected, but it is better to replace it with a new one.

All decayed roots are cut off with a sharp sterile instrument, the decayed areas of the tuber are cut out to healthy tissue, then the whole plant is immersed for 10–20 minutes in a solution of a fungicide, for example, foundazol or oxychoma, and left to dry for an hour. After that, sprinkle all the wounds and cuts with crushed charcoal powder and plant them in a new substrate and a new flower container.

The first few days - until a week, the succulent should not be watered at all, then a small amount of water can be poured into the pan, after 10-15 days moisten again. Within 2-3 months watering is very sparse and it is observed whether the consequences of the disease are eliminated. Only after making sure that the painful process is irreversible, they resume the standard for zamiokulkas watering regime.

Dollar tree pests

Florists with experience in growing zamiokulkas argue that the plant is resistant to most pests of indoor plants. The exception is weak plants, in the content of which any errors are made.

Among the pests seen on the dollar tree, spider mites, which infect a plant in dry, warm rooms, are called first of all. They learn about its presence on the plant by the characteristic silvery cobweb stretched in the axils of the leaves or from their seamy side. In small colonies, they try to get rid of the enemy with soap or tobacco solution, which is generously sprayed with the whole plant. With extensive lesions, special preparations are used - anti-mite or acarin, and a single treatment is always insufficient. The plant is re-treated after 8-14 days.

The shield is no less problematic. By releasing sweet honeydew, it attracts ants that carry viruses and bacteria. In places of its dislocation, dark spots appear on the plant. First aid for a succulent is washing with soapy water, but often this is not enough, and the dollar tree is sprayed with actara or other insecticide.

Plants that move to the garden in summer are often attacked by aphids. The insect reproduces at an exponential rate. Therefore, having found this pest, one cannot hesitate. Folk remedies rarely help in the fight against aphids, so they immediately start treating with insecticides - fitoverm, decis or intavir.

Thrips are annoying insects that are not easy to get rid of. Long flying midges have no obstacles in moving from one houseplant to another. It is definitely not possible to cope with them in one spraying, therefore, zamioculcas is treated several times, changing the preparations - from intavir and karate to actellik and karbofos.

Zamioculcas ("dollar tree", or "flower of celibacy") is known among flower growers for unpretentiousness, as well as memorable and exotic appearance. However, such a beneficial combination is often spoiled by pests and dangerous infections, which reduce the decorative value of the flower. The article discusses what is the main reason for the appearance of pathologies in a plant, and also describes how to deal with them.

What diseases affect the plant?

Dangerous fungal pathologies are the first problem that a florist encounters, and they are often difficult to eliminate. In the case of zamiokulkas, this is no less important, therefore, having found signs of a fungal disease on a flower, you should immediately begin to eliminate it, otherwise an additional infection will join the main disease.

Fungal infection caused by microscopic ascomycetes. The disease is found everywhere, so both decorative and fruit crops of plants are susceptible to it. Infection is high, fungal spores are actively spreading. The infection is considered one of the most dangerous, since during its development, the entire aerial part of the plant is affected, which leads to the death of the latter.

Among the causes of anthracnose damage to the "dollar tree", the most common are:

• reduced flower immunity due to other infections and diseases;
• mechanical damage to leaves and stem;
• increased acidity of the substrate;
• combination of high temperature (+22 ... + 27 ° С) and humidity (about 90%);
• deficiency of potassium and phosphorus in the soil;
• the use of contaminated substrate, pots and equipment for care.

Did you know?As a "flower of celibacy", zamioculcas is known for its similarity to spathiphyllum, which is popularly associated with separation for decades.

It is not difficult to detect the first signs of anthracnose - the leaves of the affected specimens are covered with dark brown spots, with a darker, brownish-brown border. Gradually, they appear on the stem, which reduces the supply of nutrients to the cells. The shade of the border changes to purple-brown. In the heat of summer, the affected leaves can crack, which causes large putrefactive foci.

To combat anthracnose, spraying with highly active fungicidal preparations is used.

The most popular are:

• bordeaux liquid;
• 1% copper sulfate;
• colloidal sulfur.

Spraying is carried out twice, with an interval of 1-2 weeks. If necessary, the procedure is carried out additionally, but not more often than 1 time in 14 days.

The microorganism exists in nature everywhere, however, its occurrence in a flowerpot with a flower is caused by a combination of the following conditions:

• reduced flower immunity;
• high humidity;
• sharp temperature drop;
• increased concentration of nitrogen in the substrate;
• trimming with a previously infected tool.

To determine the defeat of powdery mildew is simple - you need to carefully examine the zamioculcas. The main sign of the development of infection is the characteristic white bloom that appears on the foliage and stem. Over time, it thickens and changes color to a rich brown color, small brown balls appear on its surface - spores of a microorganism.

To cope with the infection, the infected "dollar tree" is sprayed twice (with an interval of 14 days) with the drug "Topaz" or "Skor". You can also overcome the disease with the help of folk methods.

To do this, use a 1% solution of potassium permanganate or natural infusions, the most effective of which are:

1. Milk liquid - in 7 liters of water dissolve 3 liters of serum and 1 tsp. copper sulfate. Apply once a week until the infection disappears completely.
2. Onion broth - 100 g of onion husks are poured into 5 liters of water, the mixture is infused for 2 days, then used to irrigate the affected parts of the flower. Use once a week until the fungus is destroyed.

Sooty (black) fungi

The appearance of sooty fungi is also provoked by:

• thickening of the window sill;
• high humidity combined with heat;
• poor ventilation of the room;
• low flower immunity.

It is not easy to identify sooty fungi, the defeat of a plant by a microorganism has a vague nature, the symptoms of which are similar to many diseases. However, small black or dark gray spots are considered a bright sign of infection. Over time, they combine, creating large foci. If during this period elimination measures were not taken, the flower will be completely covered with a black film, the leaves will fall off, and the stem will dry out.

To cope with the infection, the plaque that appears is removed with damp cotton wool dipped in a saturated solution of soda. The most affected leaves are removed, since it is impossible to cure them. After the flower is sprayed with any copper-based fungicide. Most often, the drugs "Ditan", "Strobi", "Horus" or "Skor" are used for this. The procedure is carried out 2 times with an interval of 2 weeks, but if necessary, it is extended.

You can replace drugs with folk remedies - it is popular to use a mixture of 1 liter of water, 5 g of copper sulfate and 150 g of crushed soap. The flower is treated with this mixture once a week, until the traces of infection disappear completely.

Rot

Rot is one of the most common infectious diseases. Pathology is manifested by foci of decay on the stem, leaves and roots. It appears suddenly and after a few weeks can lead to the complete death of the "dollar tree". The disease is caused by microscopic fungi that enter the pot with contaminated water, from the soil, through inventory or air.

The reasons for the appearance of rot:

• excessively humid air and soil;
• low plant immunity;
• irregular feeding.

Rot is manifested by wet spots of gray, brown or black color. They can be perfectly rounded and blotchy. Almost all parts of the flower are subject to rot. As the disease progresses, the spots grow together, forming large foci. This leads to inhibition of zamiokulkas and slow wilting.

They fight rot by adjusting the humidity of the substrate and air. At the same time, powerful fungicidal agents are used, among which the drugs Topsin, Ronilan and Sumileks can be called especially effective. They are treated with fungicides 2 times, with a frequency of 14 days.

Pests that infect the plant

The body of the worms is elongated, oval in shape, the upper part is covered with scaly formations of a whitish color. The species is characterized by sexual demorphism, which means that individuals are divided into female and male forms.

The number of legs in a worm is not a constant number, depending on the subspecies, they may be absent or there may be several of them. The insect is distinguished by increased fertility, a sexually mature female is capable of giving up to 4 generations of offspring per year. The oral apparatus of the pest is of the sucking type; small antennae are located near the oral cavity.

The pest appears instantly, often it provokes:

• increase in air temperature to + 25 ° C and more;
• high atmospheric humidity;
• excess moisture in the soil.

It is possible to determine the defeat of the "dollar tree" by insects due to the following symptoms:

Did you know?Thrips are characterized by social behavior. A separate family appears on each affected plant, in which insects are divided into groups (working insects, guards).

The main reason for the appearance of an insect can be called the creation of a favorable microclimate for its development and reproduction. Most often they occur in dry and hot summers with a temperature of at least + 25 ° C, as well as with excessively intense heating in winter. Also, the use of contaminated soil or equipment provokes the appearance of an insect.

With mass development, thrips provoke characteristic signs of damage:

• a sticky transparent mass appears - insect secretions;
• small spots appear on the green mass, which increase over time;
• plant growth is inhibited, as well as the growth of green mass;
• there are spontaneous foci of infectious lesions as a result of reduced immunity.

The main danger of a tick is that it manifests itself several months after infection.
It can be identified only during mass reproduction, at this time:

• the flower throws off the foliage;
• shoots fade slowly, their tip dries up;
• the growth of green mass is inhibited;
• the reverse side of the leaves is covered with small light dots;
• a slight cobweb bloom appears on the lower part of the leaves.

You can remove an insect from a flowerpot with the help of Actellik and Aktara preparations. The plant is sprayed with working solutions twice, after 14 days. Before spraying, the flower must be thoroughly cleaned of the remains of the cobweb. To do this, use a wet cotton swab or cotton swab.

Folk remedies can replace drugs. Alternatively, an infusion of dandelion leaves is used. It is prepared from 500 g of plant leaves and 10 liters of hot water. The mixture is infused for 2-3 days, and then filtered. A decoction of alder leaves is also effective: 2 kg of leaves are mixed with 10 liters of warm water, and then the mixture is infused for about a day. The infusion is boiled, and then kept for another day and filtered. Folk remedies are used once every 7-14 days.

Young individuals are characterized by active movement along the surface of plants. Adult females lead an attached lifestyle. A dense shell forms on their body, protecting the body from damage. Males always lead an active life, in this they are additionally helped by a pair of wings.

It is not difficult to detect the first signs of the development of scale insects:

• the affected plant begins to lag behind in growth, slowly wither;
• small round plaques of green or brown color appear on the green mass, often located along the veins;
• the leaves become sticky due to a special insect secretion.

It is difficult to get rid of scale insects - the powerful shell of females perfectly protects their body, as well as offspring from insecticidal agents. The first step to treating a flower is to remove plaque from it. To do this, use a cotton swab or a cotton swab dipped in soapy water.

Important!Each new plant in the house must be treated with insecticides and fungicides for preventive purposes.

The purified zamioculcas should be further treated with an insecticide (Actellik, Bankol and Mospilan). The procedure is carried out 2 times, with an interval of 2 weeks. Window glass, window sill and all objects in contact with the flower should also be processed. They can carry larvae or scale eggs on their surface.

Problems with Zamioculcas leaves

Sometimes the main reason for the decrease in the decorative value of zamiokulkas are errors in its content, which leads to external manifestations (yellowness, dryness). Such conditions are no less dangerous, as they often provoke dire consequences.

Turn yellow

The most striking manifestation of the physiological changes in the plant is the yellowness of the green mass. It arises for a number of unfavorable reasons leading to the breakdown of chlorophylls and further wilting of the leaves. This often indicates non-compliance with the irrigation regime. In this case, pale yellow leaves and dark spots on the petioles appear, which indicates overflow. It provokes their defeat of the root system with purulent foci.

The foliage can also turn yellow due to the unbalanced temperature regime, in which case the spots acquire a characteristic "ragged" contour. Such pathologies often arise as a result of sunburn, but they can also appear when the flower is overcooled in winter.

Video: Zamiokulkas leaves turn yellow, what to do

Wither

In most cases, the leaves wither due to natural aging. At this time, the cells stop dividing, which leads to the gradual death of the leaf blade. However, such leaves are easy to identify, since they appear only in the lower tier of the plant. The defeat of young leaves indicates serious problems in care caused by irrigation.

Drying of the leaves is often provoked by insufficient watering, while inhibition of flower growth is also observed. Putrid spots, accompanied by wilting, indicate a pot overflow or hypothermia of the roots with cold water. In this case, rotting of the root system is often observed.

Stains

The spotting of plants can be divided into several groups, depending on their color.

Highlight spots:

• dark brown - the first evidence of improper watering (overflow) of a flower. They appear after putrefactive lesions of the root system as a response to a violation of the absorption capacity of the roots;
• brown, blob-shaped - appear as a response of cells to hypothermia, in which case they slow down metabolism and slowly die;
• large black spots on the petiole - indicates that part of the roots of the flower died due to waterlogging of the soil.

Did you know?In Chinese culture, zamioculcas is the official symbol of the New Year. No festive event is held without it.

Sticky spots on the leaves

Root problems

The defeat of the root system is the main cause of problems in all plants, so such changes cannot be ignored. Even without external manifestation, they provoke many pathological processes, which, without timely relief, can lead to a sharp death of the plant.

Dry

If the root system of the "dollar tree" begins to dry out and wither, this is the main proof of poor moisture in the flowerpot. Pathology rarely occurs, since the bulbous root system of the species is able to accumulate moisture and use it during adverse conditions. It is not difficult to fix the problem, it is enough to adjust the irrigation system. The substrate should be watered regularly, however, the soil should dry out well.

Rotting

Rotting provokes oversaturation of the substrate with moisture. The problem often arises, since only a few growers painstakingly study all the requirements for plant care. To save the zamioculcas, it must be transplanted into a new substrate, while the affected parts of the roots must be removed. Before planting, the roots are treated with "Fitosporin" solution or 2% potassium permanganate.

Also, rotting is provoked by a substrate unsuitable for flower growth. For transplantation, nutritious chernozem, peat mixtures, etc. are often used, however, only sandy loam soil with low moisture capacity is suitable for a flower. Only in this case it is possible to achieve instant removal of harmful moisture.

Turn black

If the blackening of the roots is not accompanied by other manifestations, and the watering regime of the flower is observed, in this case the phenomenon is not pathological. All roots are subject to such processes, which speaks of their maturation. In addition, this is also indicated by the appearance of light, growing tips on the top of the blackened roots.

Root spots

Spotting on the root mass occurs in case of non-compliance with the plant's watering requirements. In addition to oversaturation of the soil with moisture, such a reaction is often observed when using cold water, which provokes hypothermia of the roots and the death of their cells. To save the "dollar tree", it is enough to replace cold water with warm water and well-settled water. At the same time, to quickly improve the condition of the flower and normalize the soil microclimate, the frequency of watering is halved for 2 weeks.

Preventive measures

Diseases and pests of indoor flowers are not uncommon, so you need to deal with them thoroughly, even before the first signs of damage to the flower. This will get rid of unnecessary problems, as well as deterioration of the decorative effect of your favorite flower. For this, the plant must be periodically treated with insecticidal and fungicidal preparations. Such procedures are carried out every 2 months or at least 2 times a year, at the end and beginning of the active growing season.

Often, dangerous infections are caused by artificial drift. To avoid it, the soil must be sterilized during transplantation; the entire inventory is also subjected to this procedure.

Important!With an increase in the home flower garden, all new plants are sent to a two-week quarantine, since potentially most of them are carriers of dangerous diseases.

In addition, the following measures will help protect the "dollar tree" from disease:

• strict adherence to the irrigation regime;
• regular feeding, in the summer they are carried out with each watering, in winter and autumn - every other time;
• Once a month, a flower must definitely create a warm shower;
• the species grows better in cramped pots, large containers often oppress its resistance to infections;
• the plant tolerates bright light well, but it is better to provide it with soft and diffused light.

Frequent processing errors

Errors in processing plants are not uncommon, however, they harm no less seriously than diseases, therefore, before starting to treat a flower, you need to take into account the negative experience of other growers.

The main mistakes when processing plants, measures for their elimination and prevention:

Description	Remedies
Failure to comply with the concentration of substances (leads to flower burns)	Obtain measuring cups and pipettes before processing plants.
Mixing two drugs	Clean all measuring containers and auxiliary equipment before each treatment.
Neglecting the timing between sprays	During the treatment of a flower, create a special calendar in which to enter the processing time, the amount and type of drug used.
Wrong choice of drug	Each disease is treated with a narrow range of drugs, therefore, before spraying, you need to study its instructions, and also accurately determine the ailment.
Yearly use of the same drugs (due to which their effectiveness decreases)	Replace drugs at least once a year, for control, create a special schedule for the use of protective equipment.
Long-term storage of solutions	Store working fluids no more than 24 hours after preparation; later on, their effectiveness decreases.

Diseases and pests often affect zamioculcas, since a home pot is not the best place for the natural immunity of a flower to function. Zamioculcas needs regular care, examination and preventive measures.

Zamioculcas relatively recently, only 10-15 years ago, became known to Russian flower growers. But during this time he gained wide popularity. The dollar tree, as it is also called the zamioculcas, is famous for its very good health and undemanding character. It is recommended to grow for beginners or lazy growers. However, even the most unassuming plant can wither away, begin to lose yellowing leaves, if you constantly violate the rules of care. Therefore, you need to know how not to bring zamioculcas to illness and what to do if he still fell ill.

Zamioculcas in natural and home conditions

Zamioculcas is a native of Africa. But unlike capricious tropical plants, this creation is by no means gentle. In the wild, zamioculcas is used to tolerating drought and extreme heat.He perfectly adapted to this extreme. The tuberous root stores moisture, which, if necessary, maintains the vitality of the plant. Thick leaf bases serve the same purpose. Petioles (axes or rachis) of feathery leaves grow directly from the tuber. They reach a meter in length, there is a compact form with a height of no more than 60 cm. Dense leathery leaf segments (also called feathers) are located on rachis. They are covered with a wax film and consume moisture very sparingly.

At home, the zamiokulkas, popularly called the dollar tree, is the same ascetic as its wild relative. This plant does not require excessive care... Give the African native a moderately warm (not lower than +15 degrees in winter) and sunny place in your home. By the south-facing window, he'll be fine In the north, zamioculcas will also grow, but much slower. And this plant is already developing slowly, the growth of 2-3 leaves per year (not to be confused with feathers) is normal development.

To please with beauty and health

In order for the plant to be beautiful and healthy, one should not neglect the very simple rules for keeping zamiokulkas.

Shoot growth problems

In order for zamioculcas to grow greens faster, do not plant it in a spacious pot. The more voluminous the dishes at the flower, the larger the root tuber and the more modest the leaves. The soil for this semi-succulent plant needs porous and poor soil. Suitable soil for cacti or universal, highly diluted with coarse sand. Vermiculite, perlite and sphagnum moss are not to this flower's liking, experts assure zamioculcas. But high-quality drainage: holes in the pot and a layer of expanded clay at the bottom - he will appreciate it.

Be careful with water: overfilling is worse than underfilling

In the summer, please zamioculcas with outdoor vacations, put it on the balcony or in the garden. The African feels great on a sultry afternoon in the sun. It is not necessary to specially humidify the air for it. From water procedures, to help the flower breathe, leave only dusting the foliage and occasionally a warm shower. When bathing, be sure to cover the soil with waterproof material to avoid waterlogging. It is important not to be too zealous with watering, the zamioculcas will even be happy if they sometimes forget to drink it. Wait until the soil is completely dry, wait another 3-4 days and only then water. But know the limit and with moderation: with prolonged drought, foliage will begin to fall. However, it is not difficult to remedy the situation: if the root is alive, just add water.

Whether watering is necessary, it is convenient to check with a thin wooden skewer. It must be carefully inserted at the edge of the pot to the very bottom, then turned around the axis and pulled out. If wet earth stuck to the skewer, then it is too early to water.

But waterlogging of the soil is a sure way to serious problems and diseases: especially difficult when an excess of moisture is combined with low temperatures and a lack of lighting. This combination can destroy the main part of the plant - the root, not to mention the yellowing and blackening branches.

Table: they do not allow to grow and develop - diseases and pests

For the health of stems and roots - disease prevention

Symptom	Plant feature	Leaving error	Disease	Pest
Zamiokulkas leaves turn yellow	If there is a young growth, there is nothing to worry about. Over time, the old leaves die off. Delete them	Low temperature or waterlogged soil	Root rot
Drops of water appear along the edge of the leaf plates (the zamioculcas "cries").	For aroid plants, which include zamioculcas, this is the norm. This is how the plant reacts to rainy weather: when the surface of the leaves cannot cope with evaporation, then special ducts open - the guides	Reaction to high humidity or soil flooding.
The plant does not give new shoots, it grows slowly	Zamioculcas gives an increase of 2-3 leaves per year - this is the norm	Lack of light. The pot is too spacious, the plant grows a tuber.	Deficiency of trace elements: nitrogen, fluorine, copper, molybdenum, boron, chlorine, iodine.
Dark, softened areas on the tuber and roots		Low temperature and waterlogged soil. Heavy soil	Root (tuber) rot
There are dark spots on the petioles	Dark green spots appear on adult leaf petioles	Unhealthy wet spot - a consequence of low temperatures, over-watering	Different types of rot or spotting, infection by viruses or bacteria	Shield defeat
The petioles are wrinkled, the feathers are drying		Insufficient watering if the petioles are hard and dry	Root rot if the tissues are soft
The petioles are thin, dropping and falling			Nutrient deficiency
The edges of the leaves dry and curl		Overdried soil. Too dry air due to the proximity of heaters. Sunburn		If a white spider web is visible, a tick lesion
Leaves lose color, brighten, turn pale, white spots are noticeable			Chlorosis is a violation of the process of photosynthesis. Infectious chlorosis caused by viruses and fungi	Chlorosis carriers - aphids and mites
Zamioculcas discards leaf segments		Transplant stress response, cold water	Nutrient deficiency	On a plant, a colony of small insects - damage by aphids
Solid brown scutes on the leaves, the plant is losing strength				Shield defeat
New shoots dry up, the plant has stopped growing		Drafts by sprinkling with cold water	Root rot
Zamioculcas turned reddish or orange		Reaction to changes in lighting. Brightening or redness caused by too bright light	Yellow or brown color - possible rot, bacterial or viral disease
The bases of the leaves thicken	This is a natural phenomenon, moisture accumulates in the thickening of the petioles.
The plant dries up. Zamiokulkas tuber became empty			Phomoz, or dry rot
Zamioculcas disintegrated, the leaves turned black		Waterlogged soil, not enough light	Root rot. Fungal disease - rabble
Sticky drops and whitish, like cotton balls appeared on the leaves. Leaves wither				Mealybug
Brown moist bloom on the petioles, they soften and die		Waterlogged soil combined with low temperature	If the tissues are softened, it is stem rot caused by fungus
The leaves are stretched, the number of leaf plates is reduced, they become paler		Lack of lighting	Not enough fluoride, possibly other elements
The plant does not develop well. Whitish small insects are visible in the soil				If the insects are bouncy, they are suckers. If black or gray midges fly around, and pests in the soil resemble worms, these are mushroom mosquitoes

Diseases: Treatment and Prevention

The most common cause of malaise of zamiokulkas is waterlogging of the soil. Because of this, the plant is affected by various types of rot. But there are also diseases associated with mechanical injuries, metabolism. They weaken the immune system. And as a result, all the same rot appears.

Injuries cause many problems

Zamioculcas injuries: a broken branch, frostbite, scratches and tears are not terrible in themselves, but can lead to serious illness, becoming a gateway for infections. If the wounds are not treated, the plant can become infected. Be sure to disinfect the injured area.You can sprinkle with activated charcoal, sulfur powder, cinnamon (it is a good antiseptic), grease with brilliant green and dry. While healing, the wound will be covered with a layer of dry dead cells, and then healed.

If you accidentally break off a healthy zamiokulkas leaf, you can root it. Cut it off above the break point and place it in the water. Roots with a small tuber are soon formed. Then, plant the plant in a small pot with light soil.

Metabolic diseases

These diseases are not infectious, but associated with care errors. The most common are chlorosis, etiolation (light deficiency), deficiency or excess of macro- and microelements.

• chlorosis is a violation of the process of photosynthesis. Zamiokulkas leaves discolor, turn yellow, white spots appear on them. Treat the plant with Fitoverm several times at intervals of 3-4 days. Feed him. For prevention, spraying with iron chelate (Antichlorosin) can be used. Some growers advise to bury a rusty nail in the ground to provide it with iron;
• etiolation is a disease caused by a lack of light. Zamioculcas prefers bright light, but also tolerates shading. This patience should not be overused. If there is not enough light for the plant, the leaves are ugly stretched, discolored, the leaf segments become smaller, they become smaller. Place the zamioculcas on the sunny side, and in winter, arrange for an artificial light for it.

Table: Effect of Nutrient Deficiency on Plant Appearance

Mineral feeding will solve the problem of lack of nutrients. Choose a complex for the plant that will contain scarce elements. Usually zamioculcas are suitable fertilizers for cacti and succulents.

When rot appears

Zamiokulkas tuber, its thick petioles are a storehouse for nutrients and moisture.In such a favorable environment, harmful microorganisms reproduce with pleasure: fungi, bacteria and viruses. Zamiokulkas tuber - delicious food and a comfortable refuge for them. Sometimes the florist himself, out of inexperience, helps uninvited guests to settle in a pot with a plant. Waterlogging of the soil and air, especially in winter, non-observance of the temperature regime, contaminated land - all this contributes to the spread of various types of rot, the most dangerous diseases of zamioculcas.

Table: varieties of rot, methods of struggle, prevention

Rot type	Symptoms	Treatment	Prevention
Dry rot, or phomosis. Insidiously asymptomatic	The plant initially turns pale, then dries out from the inside. The disease is fleeting.	The disease is detected too late, when it is already useless to take any measures. A plant infected with dry rot will inevitably die.	To prevent phomosis, periodically spray or water zamioculcas with a solution of systemic fungicides, for example, Maxim.
Rot of stems (leaves) is provoked by heavy clay soil, which does not provide air and water permeability, excessive watering at low temperatures, injuries, and an associated bacterial infection causes illness	A wet brown plaque appears on the petioles of the zamiokulkas, the tissues soften and die	This is the most common reason for the death of a flower; you can try to save it by digging out the tuber and removing the affected parts, sprinkling the cuts with crushed coal. The whole plant, both above and below ground, is treated with a systemic fungicide (Oxyhom, Fundazol) and planted in a new pot, completely replacing the substrate. If the process has gone too far, the affected tuber is discarded, the remaining parts of the leaves are used for propagation	Heal all injuries on the plant, observe the care regimen, be sure to keep new acquisitions in quarantine
Root (tuber) rot occurs at low temperatures, systematic waterlogging of the soil and stagnant water	Zamioculcas, affected by root rot, if not taken action, turns yellow, withers and dies. The cause of the disease can be seen only by taking the plant out of the pot.	If a small part of the tuber is rotted: Stop watering. Remove the plant from the pot, rinse the soil off the tubers and roots. Remove the affected areas. Sprinkle the slices with crushed charcoal and cinnamon. Treat the plant with a fungicide (Hom, Chinozol, Fundazol). Plant in a new pot with fresh, sterilized soil. Start watering two to three weeks after surgery. Can be sprayed with a growth stimulant solution (Epin, Zircon). If the putrefactive process has affected almost the entire tuber, it will have to be thrown away , try to root healthy leaves	Observe the main rule of watering zamiokulkas: moderation and again moderation. Maintain normal temperature conditions

Dealing with soot, brown and rusty stains

Mole is a disease caused by a fungus that eats the secretions of aphids or mealybugs. The leaves are covered with a black sooty bloom, it is not too dangerous for the plant, but it prevents it from breathing, isolates it from light. Because of this, the growth of leaves slows down, the plant weakens. Remove plaque with a damp cloth. Then wash the entire plant. Prevention of the mob is a timely fight against insect pests.

Zamioculcas, like other succulents, can infect spots of various origins. They are caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria. Plants with weakened immunity are susceptible to this disease. Stains can appear due to cold drafts, temperature changes or high humidity.

A sign of brown spot is the formation of dry, depressed brown spots on the petioles and leaf plates. They can increase in size, or they can remain unchanged. If the disease progresses, action must be taken. Fight spotting with the same methods as with rot. Cut out damaged leaves, treat the cuts with charcoal and cinnamon, and spray the fungicide with zamiokulkas.

Rust is a type of stain. The plant becomes covered with rusty crusts or streaks. One of the reasons is care errors: burns, injuries from droplets of cold water hitting the leaf, a sharp drop in temperature. A fungus enters the injured area and provokes the appearance of rust in other places. It is not recommended to remove crusts and rust stains. In their places, the tissue is ugly scarred. Fungicide treatment helps to control the growth of spotting.

Sometimes "self-healing" happens: mushrooms cannot stand the combination of dry air and light, and when the zamiokulkas is placed in a very bright, dry place, the spots stop growing.

Photo gallery: putrefactive and other diseases of zamiokulkas

Brownish dry spots appear on the leaves or stems - this is a brown spot Root (tuber) rot - the most common disease of zamiokulkas Rot of the stems causes a bacterial infection, and excessive moisture provokes the disease Rust is a consequence of care errors A plant infected with dry rot (phomosis) dies Black - a fungal disease that appears on plants infected with pests.In chlorosis, the process of photosynthesis is disrupted, the leaves are covered with white and yellowish spots

Fungicides for the treatment of leaves, trunk, tubers, roots

• Fundazole destroys pathogens of various diseases. The stems and roots are sprayed with a weak solution of up to 0.1%.
• Sulfur is an effective remedy for treating fungal diseases and killing ticks. It is more convenient to use in the form of a powder, dusting the plants.
• Chinosol is an antifungal and antibacterial drug. You can buy it at your regular pharmacy. Dissolve the tablet in 10 grams of water. The solution can be moistened with leaves and water the earth. Used for soil disinfection.
• The drug Maxim is used for soil disinfection and treatment: it helps with fusarium, phomosis, and wet rot. A 2–4% solution is prepared from the preparation for watering and processing plants. Valid for approximately 2.5 months.
• Hom (copper oxychloride) is a very effective remedy against brown spot, rust, various bacteriosis. For 20 grams of powder, take 5 liters of water. They are processed 5-6 times, after two weeks.
• Fitosporin is a drug for protection against fungal and bacterial infections. Helps only at the initial stage of the disease. Can be used for prophylaxis. A small amount of Fitosporin paste (from the tip of a knife) is diluted in a teaspoon of water, 5 drops of solution are dripped into a glass and the substrate is poured or the plant is treated.

Video: prevent zamiokulkas, which has begun to turn yellow, to rot

Why is it important to stop pests

Photo gallery: a whole host of pests

The larvae of the mushroom gnat, similar to worms, eat young roots Podura often settle in moist soil - carriers of putrefactive diseases Aphid colonies destroy young growth The mealybug feeds on plant juices and secretes a sweet liquid, which in turn serves as food for harmful fungi The shield is covered with a reliable shell, therefore adults individuals must be removed manually

How to save a dying zamioculcas

Zamioculcas is famous as an unkillable plant. But this is an exaggeration. If you ignore the distress signals that the flower sends, calmly watch it wither, death is inevitable. However, a florist, attentive and sensitive to the mood of the plant, will be able to pull the poor man out of the next world.

Zamioculcas turned yellow, began to wither, dry out

The plant has begun to turn yellow, but the cuttings dry out rather than wither. And you certainly didn’t overflow the soil of your sick pet. Is the lump of earth dry and lagging behind the walls of the pot? This means that Zamioculcas suffers from drought. He began to waste moisture and food reserves from the tuber and the base of the leaves. Make sure of this by removing the plant from the pot. The tuber must be free of rot. In this case, remove the yellowed leaves, return the zamioculcas to the pot and pour it over by immersion in water: pour water into a large container and dip the plant with the pot there. After that, let the soil dry. And only after that, start regular watering, preferably in a pan. Don't overdo it to avoid flooding the plant.

You took out the zamioculcas from the pot, exposed the root system and saw that the tubers were completely rotten. Don't give up, try to save the plant by rooting the leaves. Do not use yellowed parts for grafting, only green and tough ones. They can be rooted in a substrate with a lot of sand or in water to which activated carbon has been added.

Video: twigs gave a dying zamiokulkas a new life

Zamioculcas - a plant that is known among the inhabitants as the dollar tree, is gaining more and more popularity and is used for decorative purposes. In this article, we will introduce readers to the types of plants, talk about the rules of care, and also focus on the diseases of zamioculcas and methods of dealing with them.

Zamiokulkas varieties

More recently, one single species of tree could be found in greenhouses and botanical gardens. At the moment, the situation has changed a little, the dollar tree is gaining popularity among lovers of exotic plants. Now there are several types of flowers that can be found both in greenhouses and in apartments.

Zamielistny

The zamilisny look is the most popular. It is thanks to this plant variety that the whole genus received its famous name - the dollar tree. The appearance of an adult plant is a small bush that reaches a meter in height. The tree does not require any special care. It is for this reason that it is so popular as an ornamental plant in apartments and offices. However, if you decide to purchase a young plant, then get ready for a long wait, since zamioculcas grows for a long time.

Zamielistny

Lanceolate

The lanceolate zamioculcas was found only about a hundred years ago in Mozambique. A distinctive feature of the species is the shape of the leaf plate; it has a long and elongated shape that visually resembles a lancet. It is for this reason that the species got its name. However, the petioles can reach one and a half meters in length. Perhaps this is its only difference from the above-described type.

Lanceolate

Zamicro

The Zamicro variety was bred by scientists and appeared on the shelves of horticultural stores. The plant is small, which attracts buyers. The leaves are small, the average length ranges from half a meter. The main advantage of the variety is the relatively rapid growth of the flower. A plant can double in size in a year. In addition, the pot can easily fit on any windowsill.

Zamicro

Variegated

This type of zamioculcas attracts exotic lovers. The structure of the tree is very reminiscent of the kindred look. The leaves of a flower are usually called feathers, which have a very intricate color: from beige to black.

Variegated

The black

The peculiarity of this type of zamiokulkas is that it acquires a black color only in adulthood. The young plant is colored green. When the dollar tree reaches its maximum size, then a coloring pigment begins to be produced in it, which forms a black color. All other characteristics are exactly the same as those of the zamyelistny zamiokulkas.

The black

Rules for caring for a plant at home

Zamioculcas is a very unpretentious plant, you can safely start it even if you are a completely inexperienced gardener. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that the growth rate of the flower is very low. In order for a tree to feel comfortable, certain conditions must be observed that are necessary for its life.

Lighting mode

In the spring and summer seasons, the flower will feel more comfortable with sufficiently bright, but diffused lighting. It is best to place it on a windowsill located on the sunny side. If you have purchased a green zamioculcas, then you can place it in a small shade, but be prepared for the fact that the growth rate will noticeably decrease. If your tree has colorful leaves, then bright sunlight is vital for it. In such conditions, the color of the leaves will acquire the proper brightness. However, you need to be careful so that the midday sun does not burn the plant.

In the autumn-winter period, it is worth adhering to the same light regime, but with some adjustments. For plants with a variegated leaf color, an average day length should be maintained at 12 hours. Otherwise, the color of the leaves may change to a faint green. We advise you to purchase specialized lamps so that the tree is in the most comfortable conditions for life.

Soil selection

In order for the zamioculcas to grow and develop at the required speed, it is necessary to choose a type of soil that has excellent air and water permeability. You can buy soil in the store, or you can do it yourself. If you chose the first option, then we advise you to focus on the compositions for cacti.

If you decide that you will prepare the soil yourself, then you need to take sod, peat and leafy soil in a 1: 1: 1 ratio. To prevent diseases from manifesting, experienced gardeners are advised to add charcoal to the mixture. Also, don't forget to add expanded clay and perlite to help air get into the soil.

Pot selection

When choosing a pot, do not forget that the tree has a large size of adventitious and lateral roots. For this reason, you should not purchase tall pots, since the plant will be uncomfortable in such a container. The tub size should be 20 percent larger than the root system. Pay particular attention to the presence of water drain holes. Preference should be given to stable tubs, since an adult plant is large enough and increases mainly in height. When choosing a material, we advise you to choose plastic or ceramic. If you plan to grow a bulky plant, then you need to foresee this in advance. It is better to buy a large container at once, so as not to cause discomfort to the plant later and not to transplant again.

Temperature

The dollar tree can be quite comfortable at different temperatures. In the summer, the temperature range should vary within 20 degrees, while in the winter, experts advise growing the plant in a cool room, but on the condition that the temperature should not drop below 10-12 degrees. If you grow zamioculcas in an apartment with a constant temperature regime, then you should not worry, since these are quite comfortable conditions for him.

Watering

It is worth remembering that you need to water the plant only when the topsoil is dry enough. An excess of liquid has a much worse effect on the condition of a tree than a lack of it. If you water the zamioculcas too often, then rotting processes will begin in the pot. The average watering frequency is once a week. In winter, you can do this procedure just once a month. But the watering liquid should be pre-defended, the flower prefers water at room temperature. To understand whether a tree needs moisture, we advise you to pay attention to the condition of the leaf plate. If zamiokulkas grows in a comfortable environment, then its leaf should be glossy and dense.

Humidity

If we talk about the procedure for spraying a dollar tree, then it should be carried out several times a month and should be observed regularly. If you feel that the air in the room is extremely dry, then the spraying manipulation can be replaced by washing the tree under running water. Particular attention must be paid to humidification in the winter season, as the operation of the heating system greatly affects the dryness of the air in the apartment.

Airing

As we said earlier, the dollar tree is very picky, but drafts can significantly change the growth rate of zamiokulkas. However, experts advise taking the plant out into the open air in the summer, as it has a beneficial effect on the health of the leaf plates. In winter, you should be careful with drafts, as low temperatures can adversely affect the condition of the tree.

Pruning

Experts advise not to carry out the circumcision procedure if you grow zamiokulkas indoors. Manipulation is only necessary if you have decided that the plant is worth rejuvenating. Alternatively, pruning can be done if you decide to propagate the tree with cuttings. For all manipulations, sharp tools are required, since only with their help can you separate dense stems, and also do this with minimal damage to the plant itself.

Transfer

If the acquired plant is growing rapidly, then the transplant should be carried out regularly. We advise you to do all the manipulations in the spring season. In addition, it is sometimes necessary to transplant a dollar tree after purchase in order to place it in a container that is convenient for growth. In this case, you should wait two weeks for the flower to adapt to the new environmental conditions. Remember that experts do not recommend replanting a young plant at all. For the procedure, you should prepare a new pot in advance, in which you need to place the soil. Then you need to transplant the plant along with a lump of earth around the root system. The dollar tree tubers must not be completely buried in the ground, they must be partially visible.

Reproduction

We want to say right away that this process requires a lot of effort and patience. We will cover three main methods for propagating a dollar tree.

• Dividing a bush is the most popular and easiest way. It is necessary to get the plant out of the pot, carefully divide the root system into two parts. After that, it needs to be dried a little and placed in a new soil.
• Cutting is a method that consists in separating a leaf plate with a nearby bud from an adult plant. Before planting in a new container, the cutting needs to be dried a little. The bud should be placed in the ground, but only to the base of the leaf plate.
• Single leaf propagation is the most difficult method. To do this, you need to carefully separate one leaf from the plant, after which it should be dried in the air for some time. Then the sheet plate must be planted in a small container to a depth not exceeding a third of it. Water gently and cover the sprout with a jar.

Zamioculcas is known as the dollar tree

Zamioculcas diseases and methods of their treatment

If you purchased a dollar tree, then most likely you may never encounter plant diseases and pests. However, sometimes even such an unpretentious plant can be affected by disease-causing factors.

Root rot

We have already said that the plant does not like excess moisture. In this case, a favorable environment is created on the roots of the plant for the development and reproduction of pathogenic fungi. It is in these pests that the true reason for the appearance of root rot is. Poor temperature conditions can aggravate the situation. If you feel an unpleasant smell that comes from the container where the tree grows, then this is the first signal that indicates an unhealthy state of affairs.

In this case, you need to immediately remove the root system from the flowerpot. If you see dark roots that are in a softened state, then the disease is diagnosed correctly, you need to urgently take action.

• Get a tool with which to remove all damaged parts of the root system.
• Place all roots under running water and rinse thoroughly.
• Prepare fine charcoal in advance, with which sprinkle all the cuts.
• Calculate by eye how much of the roots you removed. After that, you need to cut off exactly the same number of stems.
• After all the manipulations, place the dollar tree in a new soil, which must be treated in advance with any fungicide.
• Until the plant is fully restored, we advise you to protect it from direct sunlight.

Yellow leaves

If you notice several yellowed leaf plates on the dollar tree, then you should not immediately take decisive action. In the event that you find yellow leaves only on the lower part of the plant, you should not worry. This is completely normal. You should only worry if all the leaves are simultaneously colored yellow. First of all, it is worth determining what is the reason for this behavior. Most likely, you either water the tree too often, or very rarely. To eliminate yellowness, you just need to normalize the zamioculcas hydration system. It is more difficult when the plant is flooded with water. Then you need to carefully remove the dollar tree from the pot, shake it and dry it. For this, the same charcoal will again fit. It is worth planting zamiokulkas only in dry ground.

Insect pests

There are several of the most common insects that can cause severe damage to the tree.

In the article, we talked about what types of zamioculcas can be found, and introduced in detail the rules that must be followed when growing a plant at home. In addition, they shared with the readers information about the most popular diseases of the dollar tree, and also provided simple and effective methods of dealing with them.