Dollar tree - what is the name of the plant species

Probably every flower lover, if not seen the dollar tree, then at least heard of it. An attractive, unusual and at the same time not too whimsical flower - it can decorate an office or a house and delight everyone around with rich dense greenery.

Dollar tree - what is this flower, what is it called

Dollar trees come in many different sizes.

Before you start growing a dollar flower (yes, it is called that way), it will be useful to learn more about the plant, both about its appearance and about interesting signs associated with it.

First of all, it should be noted that its scientific name is zamioculcas flower. This is what the experts call him. Well, they began to call him a dollar plant relatively recently - more on that later.

• The flower itself is quite tall - with proper care, it may well grow up to a meter.
• The leaves are dark green, with a glossy finish, complex pinnate.
• At the base, they are slightly swollen, which allows you to store a large amount of moisture.
• In general, the plant is evergreen, but with drought, the leaves turn yellow and fall off.

Why is it called the "flower of celibacy", is it possible to keep it at home

Simple and beautiful

Another interesting question is why zamioculcas is called the flower of celibacy.

In general, this is nothing more than a superstition. Today it is difficult to say exactly where it came from. But for a long time, some people believed that in a house where zamioculcas grows, women will not find happiness - they probably will not get married.

However, over time, this point of view has changed. Later, a version appeared that if the flower was presented, then the negative effect is lost and female happiness becomes quite possible.

And when feng shui began to gain popularity, it turned out that this bushy indoor flower, according to signs, brings prosperity. Therefore, it became known as the dollar tree. So, even if dollars do not grow on it, it has become quite fashionable to give it.

In addition, the flower perfectly purifies the air and saturates it with oxygen. Prejudice aside, this plant is very useful.

Varieties of home flower

A healthy dollar tree looks gorgeous

An additional advantage that the plant can boast of is the variety of species. Indeed, in the wild there are quite a few plants of this genus, significantly differing in external parameters. Therefore, every florist can easily find that plant, which will be especially interesting to look after and observe.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

A very beautiful ornamental plant, which is one of the most common for growing at home. It looks so perfect that it may seem - it is artificial, not real.

The trunk is in the ground and contains a lot of moisture - in case of drought. The leaves are attached to the trunk with the help of long cuttings and can reach a length of 60 cm. Each of them is divided into separate feather leaves - from 8 to 12.

Zamioculcas variegate (Zamioculcas variegate)

A much less common plant, home to distant Madagascar.

When kept at home, it can grow up to a meter or even one and a half in height. The leaves are bright green and pointed at the tips. Flowering is observed very rarely (which is due to its low prevalence) and only under ideal conditions. The flower looks like a small ear.

Lanceolate Zamioculcas (Zamioculcas Lanceolata)

It owes its name to the leaves of an unusual shape. They are elongated and really resemble a lancet.

The plant is quite young - it first appeared at exhibitions just a few decades ago. Moreover, the flower is very tall - usually more than one and a half meters.

Black Zamioculcas Blak

Black zamioculcas

The main feature and the reason why this plant got its name is the leaves of a dark, almost black color. True, young leaves are not at all so dark, on the contrary, they are rather light, salad green in color.

Such a plant looks very impressive. Moreover, planting and caring for him is not at all difficult - a beginner in the world of floristry can easily cope with such a task.

Proper care of the dollar tree

If a florist decides to start a zamioculcas, home care will not cause unnecessary problems. But still, it is better to know about some of the nuances, thanks to which you can provide the most comfortable conditions in which the plant will actively grow, develop and bloom.

Illumination and temperature conditions

One of the most important factors affecting the well-being of a plant and the rate of its development is illumination, so it's worth starting with it.

It should be said right away that the dollar tree is very fond of good lighting. Therefore, it is advisable to place it directly on the windowsill.

But at the same time, too intense lighting in the summer can lead to burns on the leaves. To prevent this from happening, when placed on a windowsill located on the south side of the house, it is advisable to shade it a little - a thin curtain will do.

Lack of light is even more dangerous. The plant begins to wither, the leaves become thin, the branches stretch out. As a result, decorativeness suffers.

The homeland of the plant is Africa, so the zamioculcas tolerates heat very easily.

• In summer, the optimum temperature is from +24 to +30 degrees. But even hotter days will not do him any harm.
• In winter, it is better to keep the temperature at +14 .. + 18 degrees. If it gets colder to +12 and below, the plant may well get sick and even die.

Watering rules and humidity

Also, don't forget to water it. And you need to know how to do it.

• In the summer, when the flower grows especially actively, watering should be done about once a week. But it is very good to moisturize so that the earth is saturated with moisture.
• In winter, the intensity of watering must be reduced, as well as the regularity - 1-2 times a month is enough.

The leaves of the plant are quite dense, so you do not need to spray them. Is that for cleaning from dust. In this case, spray the dollar tree and wipe the leaves with a soft cloth.

Top dressing and soil quality

Powerful root system provides nutrition in the most challenging conditions

It is very important to choose the right soil. It should be nutritious and at the same time light, it should be good for air to flow to the trunk located in the ground. If you can't find such a mixture, then you can make it yourself. To do this, mix in equal proportions:

• leafy ground,
• sand,
• sod land
• peat.

Top dressing is needed a year after transplanting into fresh soil. It is best to use urea by diluting it in water and watering the plant a couple of times a month. Fertilize only from mid-spring to mid-autumn - during active growth.

Flower container size

Choosing the right pot for the dollar tree is also a serious step - home care will not help if the container is chosen incorrectly.

A small pot is suitable for planting - about 1-1.5 liters. Transplanting needs to be done quite rarely - once every two to three years, each time increasing the volume of the pot by 300-500 liters.

The flower grows rather slowly, and if you immediately take a large container, then growth will stop altogether until the root system takes up the entire volume.

How zamioculcas blooms, periods of activity and rest

The plant cannot boast of a beautiful flower. Most of all, it resembles a birch earring - about 3-5 cm long and no more than 1 cm in diameter. Discreet in color and shape, it is often not noticeable at all behind the chic leaves.

But even for this, it is necessary to provide ideal growing conditions - zamioculcas blooms very rarely. Therefore, most breeders prefer not to worry and not rack their brains over the question of why zamioculcas does not bloom and what to do. It is much better to enjoy the beautiful leaves.

It grows actively from April to October, and rests the rest of the time.

The flower is not too pretty

Growing problems, diseases and pests

The plant is almost not susceptible to diseases. But pests are quite common. Moreover, the set is quite standard - almost all of these insects cause problems for flower growers. First of all, these are:

• aphid,
• shield,
• spider mite.

A safe, affordable and proven method of combating them is tobacco infusion. Insist a tablespoon in warm water for a day, then add a little soap there and spray all the leaves with the resulting mixture. After a day, spray again with clean water.

For prevention, it is enough to spray the leaves with plain water at least once a week - then the pests will probably not appear.

So, zamioculcas or dollar tree can be a wonderful decoration for any home or office. And minimal maintenance makes it even more attractive for people who do not want to spend a lot of time fiddling with flowers.