This indoor flower appeared on the territory of Russia relatively recently. Some believe that the presence of zamioculcas in the house brings wealth. That is why the people call him the dollar tree. A plant from Africa is not very picky in terms of care and cultivation. But when carrying out transplantation work, even experienced gardeners often have difficulties. Due to the massive roots, zamioculcas need to be planted extremely carefully.
Zamioculcas: transplant at home after purchase
The land in which flowers are sold is categorically not suitable for the continuous growth of Zamioculcas, so it must be transplanted into new soil.
Features of a flower transplant
Before transplanting Zamioculcas after acquisition, he needs to be given time for adaptation - 5-30 days. After this, the flower must be removed from the transport pot, completely cleaned from peat substrate and planted in a container prepared in advance. The capacity should be suitable for the root system of the flower.
Note! An adult flower has a powerful root system; in the process of its development, a plastic pot may crack.
Transfer pot transplant
When can I transplant a dollar tree?
An individual feature of Zamioculcas is a very slow growth. It is because of this that young flowers are transplanted once a year. Adult representatives of the species are transplanted even less often - once every three years.
Overgrown Root System
An emergency transplant is possible only with a strong growth of the root system. First of all, a tuber grows in the flower, and green branches begin to appear from it. Each subsequent shoot grows from an increasing tuber.
Remember! Any transplant for a flower, even if it is performed in the most gentle way, is very stressful. The adaptation period for a dollar tree can take from 2 to 4 months. Therefore, it can be transplanted only when the pot is deformed.
Land for Zamiokulkas - what is needed
In the wild, the flower grows on sandy or rocky soils. It is important that the soil for zamioculcas be as close to natural as possible. Florists recommend mixing humus, peat and garden substrate. This composition has a beneficial effect on the rapid growth of the aerial parts of the plant.
On a note! Due to the nature of growth under natural conditions, the flower is endowed with highly developed tubers and powerful roots.
Ready land for zamioculcas should be intended for succulents. If a universal substrate is purchased, then it is necessary to add river sand, perlite, any stones to it.
What soil to take for zamioculcas, each grower decides for himself. The main requirement is that it should be as loose and moderately nutritious as possible.
Transplant soil mix
Capacity Requirements for Flower
The criteria by which to choose a pot for zamioculcas:
- The best container material for the flower is clay. It has good thermal conductivity.
- Pot height. She can be any. If, for decorative reasons, a tall flowerpot was chosen, then the bottom is simply covered with a large layer of expanded clay.
- Container diameter. It is selected based on the size of the tubers and roots. The new pot should exceed the previous one by 3-4 cm.
Choosing the right container for the transplant, you need to decide on the procedure itself.
How to transplant Zamioculcas correctly - a step-by-step guide
For a plant, a dollar tree transplant is extremely important. It is best to carry it out using the “transshipment method”. Before transplanting Zamioculcas at home, it must be cleaned of all residues of the earth.
Transshipment Transplant Method
If the root system has several tubers, then reproduction can be performed simultaneously. It is necessary to divide the plant into several parts and plant them in pre-prepared pots.
Procedure for transplanting zamioculcas:
- Cover the bottom of the pot with a layer of drainage. It is recommended to use large expanded clay or small gravel.
- Transplant zamioculcas into a moistened substrate.
- Gently distribute the root system along the bottom of the tank and fill it with soil. For normal development, it is necessary to leave the upper roots and root tubers on the surface.
- Spread any mulch around the plant. For beauty, decorative gravel or expanded clay is used.
Healthy root system
On a note! If at the time of transplantation a branch or root shoot has fallen off the plant, they do not need to be thrown away. They can be used to propagate the flower.
Transplant Care
It is important not only to understand how to transplant a dollar tree, but also to familiarize yourself with the rules of care after that. The plant should for some time create conditions of rest. To do this, you will need:
- regular watering;
- comfortable temperature;
- timely fertilizer application.
note! Since all parts of the plant have poisonous juice, you need to work with it with gloves. The flower should be where it will be inaccessible to children and animals.
Watering rules and humidity
The flower is critical to overflow. Water the plant in spring and summer only after the top layer has completely dried. In winter, hydration almost stops.
Important! Water evaporation is extremely slow. Because of this, the fluid can stagnate and cause damage to the flower and diseases.
Experts do not advise spraying the flower. High humidity can cause the death of a dollar tree. To maintain cleanliness, flower growers are advised to wipe dusty areas with a damp cloth.
Top dressing and soil quality
Fertilizing must be carried out from spring to autumn. The procedure is carried out 1 time in 10 days. Top dressing is applied only to pre-watered soil.
Remember! Nitrogen compounds can do more harm to the roots of the plant than good, so you should not use them.
Florists recommend the use of liquid top dressing for succulents for Zamioculcus. The concentration of the prepared solution should be less than indicated on the package.
Illumination and temperature
The optimum temperature for zamioculcas is + 15 ... +24 degrees. Its sharp differences are unacceptable.
The flower is absolutely undemanding to indoor lighting. It responds well to well-lit and shaded places. It is forbidden to place the plant where direct sunlight will fall on it.
Advice! When the first signs of sunburn appear, the flower urgently needs to be rearranged in the shade.
Possible problems during and after transplantation
Sometimes during these periods there are problems due to which the plant may become ill or even die:
- Leaf plates have lost their natural turgor. Most often, this occurs due to prolonged drying of the soil or an increased content of clay or peat in the soil. To save the plant will help the elimination of the problem or its transplantation in suitable soil.
- During the transplant, a branch or part of the root broke. The damaged area should be sprinkled with crushed charcoal. If necessary, the escape can be rooted.
- The transplanted flower stopped in development. This can happen due to lack of space in the pot. Until the roots completely fill the container, the leaves will not begin to grow.
Dollar tree
For the harmonious development of the flower, you need to choose the right soil and capacity for planting. Proper care and transplantation of Zamioculcas will help to grow a beautiful tree that will not only delight with succulent foliage, but also give gorgeous flowers.
