Zamioculcas - home transplant after purchase

This indoor flower appeared on the territory of Russia relatively recently. Some believe that the presence of zamiokulkas in the house brings wealth. That is why the people call it the dollar tree. The plant from Africa is quite picky in terms of care and cultivation. But when carrying out transplant work, difficulties often arise even for experienced gardeners. Because of the massive roots, zamioculcas must be planted with extreme caution.

Zamioculcas: transplant at home after purchase

The land in which flowers are sold is categorically not suitable for the permanent growth of zamiokulkas, so it must be transplanted into new soil.

Features of flower transplant

Before transplanting zamiokulkas after acquisition, he needs to be given time to adapt - 5-30 days. After that, the flower must be removed from the shipping pot, completely cleaned of peat substrate and planted in a previously prepared container. The container should be the right size for the flower's root system.

Transfer from a shipping pot

When to replant a dollar tree

An individual feature of zamiokulkas is very slow growth. It is because of this that young flowers are transplanted once a year. Adults 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, the flower grows a tuber, and green twigs begin to appear from it. Each subsequent shoot grows from an enlarging tuber.

Land for zamiokulkas - what is needed

In the wild, the flower grows on sandy or rocky soils. It is important that the soil for the zamiokulkas is as close to natural as possible. Florists recommend mixing humus, peat and garden substrate. Such a composition has a beneficial effect on the rapid growth of the aerial part of the plant.

Prepared soil for zamiokulkas should be designed 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 zamiokulkas, each grower decides for himself. The main requirement is that it should be as loose and moderately nutritious as possible.

Soil mixture for transplanting

Flower container requirements

Criteria for choosing a pot for zamiokulkas:

• The optimal container material for a flower is clay. It has good thermal conductivity.
• Pot height. It can be anything.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 be 3-4 cm higher than the previous one.

Having chosen a suitable container for the transplant, it is necessary to decide on the procedure itself.

How to properly transplant zamioculcas - a step by step guide

For a dollar tree plant, transplanting is extremely important. The best way is to carry it out using the “transshipment method”. Before replanting zamiokulkas at home, it must be cleaned of all the remnants of the earth.

Transhipment transfer method

If the root system has several tubers, then multiplication can be carried out at the same time. It is necessary to divide the plant into several parts and plant them in pre-prepared pots.

The procedure for transplanting a zamiokulkas:

1. Cover the bottom of the pot with a layer of drainage. It is recommended to use coarse expanded clay or fine gravel.
2. Transplant the zamioculcas into a moistened substrate.
3. Carefully distribute the root system along the bottom of the container and cover with soil. For normal development, it is necessary to leave the upper roots and root tubers on the surface.
4. Spread any mulch around the plant. For beauty, use decorative gravel or expanded clay.

Healthy root system

Transplanted plant care

It is important not only to understand how to transplant a dollar tree correctly, but also to familiarize yourself with the rules of care after that. The plant should create dormant conditions for a while. For this you will need:

• regular watering;
• comfortable temperature conditions;
• timely fertilization.

Watering rules and humidity

The flower is critical to the overflow. Watering the plant in spring and summer is necessary only after the top layer has completely dried. In winter, moisture practically ceases.

Experts advise against spraying the flower. High humidity can cause the dollar tree to die. To maintain cleanliness, growers are advised to wipe dusty areas with a damp cloth.

Top dressing and soil quality

Fertilization should be carried out from spring to autumn. The procedure is performed once every 10 days. Top dressing is applied only to the previously watered soil.

Florists recommend using liquid dressings for succulents for zamiokulkas. The concentration of the prepared solution should be less than indicated on the package.

Illumination and temperature conditions

The optimum temperature for zamiokulkas is + 15 ... +24 degrees. Its sharp drops are unacceptable.

The flower is absolutely undemanding to the light in the room. It responds well to both well-lit and shaded areas. It is forbidden to place the plant where direct sunlight will fall on it.

Possible problems during and after transplant

Sometimes during these periods, problems arise, due to which the plant can get sick or even die:

• The leaf plates have lost their natural turgor.Most often this occurs due to prolonged drying out of the soil or an increased content of clay or peat in the soil. Eliminating the problem or transplanting it into suitable soil will help save the plant.
• During the transplant, a branch or part of the root broke. Sprinkle the damaged area with crushed charcoal. If necessary, the shoot can be rooted.
• The transplanted flower stopped developing. This can happen due to a 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 a flower, you need to choose the right soil and container for planting. Proper care and transplantation of zamiokulkas will help to grow a beautiful tree, which will not only delight with juicy foliage, but also give gorgeous flowers.