Zamioculcas - reproduction at home

Zamiokulkas is popularly known as the "dollar tree". Its lustrous emerald-colored evergreen leaves are believed to attract wealth and good fortune. The flower can be often found in offices and organizations, and many growers also grow it at home. One of the advantages of this plant is that it has quite a few ways of reproduction, caring for young shoots is not difficult.

The dollar tree is popular for its unpretentiousness.

Zamioculcas brings financial well-being

In order for a plant to please with its spectacular appearance, only a few conditions are necessary:

• Abundance of sunlight;
• Moderate watering followed by loosening;
• Seasonal top dressing with any complex fertilizers for indoor flowers;
• Spraying leaves from a spray bottle.

If you care for the flower properly, any method of propagation will be effective.

How zamioculcas reproduces

Zamioculcas reproduction is, first of all, leaf rooting. However, there are other interesting ways as well.

You can propagate a flower in different ways.

As a material for obtaining new plants, you can use:

• Branches;
• Processes;
• Cuttings;
• Seeds.

Cutting takes a little longer than other options.

Sheet

Leaf propagation is possible in two ways. In the first case, the leaf is placed first in water, then in the ground. In the second case, it is immediately planted in pre-sterilized soil. At the initial planting in water, the leaf takes root faster; in the soil it can rot if it is too wet. If everything is done correctly, after about 3-5 months a small tuber should sprout from the leaf. After that, the plant is considered rooted.

Rooting with a zamiokulkas leaf is a quick way of plant propagation, the flower usually takes root well. Step-by-step instructions for the procedure:

• The selected leaf is carefully cut with garden shears or a sharpened knife;
• Within two hours, the propagation material is dried at room temperature, without exposure to direct sunlight. It is best to dry on the newspaper on the window, in partial shade;
• The leaves are processed with the popular effective growth stimulant "Zircon" in powder form;
• Landing in a container is carried out, the container is closed with plastic wrap.

Next, you should observe the leaves, periodically removing the polyethylene twice a day for airing. Experienced growers have noticed: the larger the diameter and length of the leaf, the faster it takes root, therefore it is better to select the largest leaves for reproduction and periodically add water. They should be free of any damage, signs of disease or the presence of parasites (pests).

Leaf rooting is one of the easiest and most effective ways

Branch

Many amateur flower growers know how zamioculcas propagates by a branch. This requires:

• Take a pre-cut twig and place it in water (in a nutrient mixture consisting of sand and peat);
• Add a little activated carbon so that dangerous bacteria do not get into the water that interfere with the rooting of the flower;
• Control the water level in the container, periodically refilling the evaporating liquid;
• When several roots and tubers are formed, you can safely transplant the shoot into the ground.

A rooted shoot should be taken care of very carefully. The main thing is to prevent drying out and excessive moisture of the soil. In no case should you disturb the roots - while the tubers are young, they are very fragile. They are easy to break, this leads to the rapid death of the plant.

How to take a scion

Before you propagate a dollar tree with scions, you need to know how to properly separate the scion from the flower. To do this, take the strongest and largest branch and carefully cut it off from the trunk with one sharp movement. It is imperative to sprinkle a fresh scar with powdered coal so that dangerous bacteria and viruses do not penetrate into the "wound".

Cuttings in water

If you want to plant a dollar tree at home, propagation by cuttings in water is a great option. Step-by-step instruction:

• Cut off a healthy large stem from an adult specimen;
• Divide it into parts with growth buds;
• Place in water or nutrient medium;
• If the stalk will stand in water, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the root daily, because it can rot;
• After about a month, roots should form from which an adult specimen can grow.

Cuttings take root quickly in water

Instead of water or a nutrient medium, many growers successfully use wet moss for cuttings.

By dividing the bush

In zamiokulkas, reproduction at home can occur by dividing the bush. For this, an adult specimen is neatly divided into several equal parts. It is better to do this during the warm season. The main thing is that at least one growth point is preserved on each of the segments. It is she who is "responsible" for the successful rooting of the shoot. This is a rather painstaking procedure.

Sometimes inexperienced growers accidentally damage tubers or roots with a sharp tool. If this happens, the death of the plant can be prevented. To do this, charcoal powder is carefully poured onto a fresh scar. After that, the damaged area is dried (without direct sunlight). Charcoal acts as a disinfectant and is considered the most effective antiseptic.

Zamiokulkas seeds

It is almost impossible to find dollar tree seeds on sale, because the plant very rarely blooms. However, theoretically, it is quite possible to propagate a flower using seed. This requires:

• Fill the container with a special soil designed for indoor violets or succulents;
• Plant seeds at a distance of 3 cm from each other;
• Moisturize a little;
• Cover with plastic, ventilate daily once a day.

Until the seeds have sprouted, they need to be watered daily. For this, you cannot use a watering can, so as not to wash out the soil. You can only gently spray the earth from the spray bottle. First, cotyledon leaves appear, then a couple of real ones, after which you can safely proceed to planting.

If done correctly, the entire germination process will take approximately 60 days, no less. If the temperature is low at home, you may have to wait even longer: 3-4 months. First, small tubers appear, only after that a small sprout appears.

How to plant zamioculcas

Many people know how to propagate zamioculcas.However, not everyone knows how to seat him. The main mistake that novice growers make is trying to pull a flower out of a pot and transfer it to another vessel. If you do this, the sensitive root system of the dollar tree will not tolerate such interference, and the plant may even die. Therefore, you need to transplant in a different way.

Seed propagation is a rather slow and troublesome method

The old pot is simply broken, a lump of earth together with the zamiokulkas is transferred to another vessel. The new pot should not be too spacious, only slightly larger than the previous one. In a vessel that is too large, there is a high risk of root decay.

Each nodule needs its own pot, because the dollar tree does not tolerate crowding and crowding.

Planting a young zamiokulkas

It is now known how to plant zamioculcas. However, not everyone knows that the root system of a plant is very sensitive to any mechanical stress. Step-by-step planting instructions:

• Prepare a nutritional mixture in advance;
• Carefully disassemble the roots closely intertwined with each other (you can simply cut);
• Dry and sprinkle the cuts with charcoal for disinfection;
• Plant in pots.

It is advisable to plant in the spring, when the flower leaves the period of physiological dormancy. If the room is warm, you can plant a dollar tree in early April. In case of low temperature at home, the procedure can be postponed for a week or two.

The recommended composition of the nutrient mixture is peat with sand, turf and leafy soil. You should not use the land brought from the street, because the young shoots of the dollar tree are very often affected by pests and parasites.

Inexperienced growers often make one mistake - they begin to intensively water the dollar tree immediately after planting. In no case should this be done. Watering can be started only 3 days after planting a young shoot in the ground. It should not be plentiful, just lightly sprinkle the soil.

Before preparing the soil for young shoots, it is necessary to lay a drainage layer on the bottom of the pot. It should occupy about one quarter of the volume of the vessel. It is good to use expanded clay as drainage.

It is best to purchase a low, but wide pot, in which the base is slightly widened, and the top, on the contrary, is narrowed. The plant grows well in ceramic and plastic pots. Plastic is more convenient in that it is lighter in weight.

Freshly planted shoots of the dollar tree are placed on a window facing south or southeast. An important advantage of breeding this plant is that its roots have the interesting property of retaining moisture, retaining and accumulating it for a long time. In this regard, adult specimens and young shoots tolerate short drought well.

In summer, young shoots can be safely taken out to a balcony or loggia. However, it should be borne in mind that the dollar tree is afraid of wind and drafts. At the slightest hint of night frosts or a sharp cold snap, the pot with the plant should be immediately brought into the apartment. An adult flower is less sensitive to sudden changes in temperature compared to young shoots.

The soil for planting and growing the zamiokulkas bush should not be dense. The ideal option is loose, fertile soil with good drainage, allowing air to pass through (the roots of the flower must "breathe"). If it is not possible to purchase ready-made soil to breed a flower, you can make it yourself at home. It is recommended to use a drainage layer 4-5 cm thick. The pot is placed in a tray so that all excess liquid flows out - this will prevent rotting of roots and tubers.

The main thing when planting is not to damage the roots.

If the planting material was purchased from private owners or in a flower shop, it is necessary to plant it in a pot about 3 weeks after purchase. This "quarantine period" must be met, because immediately after the purchase, you may not notice signs of disease, the presence of pests and parasites. During the "quarantine" you need to inspect the planting material daily. If no diseases and harmful insects are detected, you can safely proceed to planting in the ground.

Prolonged stay of the plant intended for planting in the "store" soil can significantly slow down the development of the dollar tree and lead to the death of tubers. In the soil prepared at home, in order to plant (propagate) young shoots, it is imperative to add charcoal, which plays the role of an effective natural antiseptic. Most of the soil should be soft, loose turf soil. The presence of peat and sand is a must. All components are thoroughly mixed until smooth.

If ready-made soil for succulents is used, it is supplemented with sand and perlite. This is necessary so that the earth better absorbs liquid and allows air to pass through. The same goes for ready-made land for indoor violets, in which a dollar tree is also often planted.

When choosing a reproduction method, one should focus on the age of the plant and the indoor microclimate. You should not disturb the indoor flower during the dormant period. You can only propagate a healthy bush. If the plant is affected by diseases and pests, you first need to completely eliminate this problem. Following the recommendations of experienced florists will help to root a young dollar tree correctly, and soon it will begin to grow and develop intensively.

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