The culture in question is Zamioculcas, belongs to the Aro family. The natural habitat of this plant are African countries with deserts. Grows next to other succulents. All parts of the plant can accumulate water, which the flower will use during the dry season. Having spread all over the world, Zamiokulkas has perfectly taken root at home and received the popular name of the dollar tree. Although exotic, he is not demanding in his care. For growing in the house, it is suitable not only for experienced gardeners, but also for beginners and lovers of exotic cultures.
Florists pay attention to the fact that quite often yellow leaves appear on the Zamioculcus bush. Why Zamioculcas leaves turn yellow, there are several reasons. The first thing you need to pay attention to beginning gardeners, it can be a natural cycle of culture, when the plant changes leaves from time to time. In this case, this is not a massive yellowing, and in this case, one should not rush to conclusions about the disease of the plant. Another reason may be improper care of the plant.
Yellowing Measures
Naturally yellowed leaves
The phenomenon of yellowed leaves is caused by the growth of new shoots with new young leaves. For this, the plant needs nutrition. The flower cannot support the vital activity of old leaves, nutrients in potted soil may not be enough, therefore the leaves on the shoots fade, turn yellow and fall off. In this case, nothing needs to be done. Just accept as normal.
Zamioculcas
Note! Some varieties of Zamiokulkas on the leaves by nature have yellow spots, that is, the reason for their presence is natural. The plant continues to grow, forming new shoots, the color of most of the crown is green.
Improper care
In this case, the following conditions for the maintenance of this plant could be violated:
- Excessive soil moisture is one reason. The flower is resistant to drought. In the root system of zamioculcas there is a tuber, in which the plant accumulates moisture, releasing it in dry times. Therefore, seeing the dried earth, do not rush to add water to the flower pot. The tuber absorbs this water, and the earth dries again.
Yellowed Zamioculcus Leaves
If you continue to take care of this representative of the African continent at such a pace, the tuber will begin to rot from an excess of moisture. The mechanism of obtaining nutrients by the roots from the soil is broken, the plant directs all its forces to restore the roots, taking food from the leaves. Hence the yellowing. Often this problem occurs in the cold season, when the plant is at rest. Therefore, watering Zamioculcas at this time should be moderate.
- Violations of the soil composition, scarcity of soil or, conversely, oversaturation with fertilizers is another reason for yellowing of foliage on the flower stalk. It is the excess of nitrogen in the soil that causes the appearance of a yellow outline on the petals of the stem.
- The next reason when leaves turn yellow on zamioculcas is a violation of the rules for lighting a flower. Perhaps the plant is located in direct sunlight, causing burns on the leaves. If the flower stands on the windowsill of a window facing south, you need to shade it in the hottest hours of summer. Yellow spots from burns that appear on the leaves need to be sprayed with a solution of any adapter: epin, zirconium, aloe juice. This will help Zamioculcas recover.
- Violation of temperature is another important reason. The leaves of zamiokulkas turn yellow if the flower is in a draft, or the temperature abruptly and often changes. He needs average temperatures at all stages of the growing season. The best temperature for flower life is from +20 to + 25 ° С, in winter - not lower than + 12 ° С
Why zamioculcas does not grow
In addition to yellowing leaves, flower growers note that on the stem the leaves begin to dry. This is considered a natural process if these leaves dried out only in the lower part of the plant, and the stems and foliage of the whole flower are elastic.
If massive yellowing is noticed throughout the plant, this is a bad sign, which means that mistakes were made in caring for the flower. In this case, the growth of zamioculcas stops, new shoots do not appear. What needs to be done in this case to save the plant?
Massive yellowing of leaves
If the stems become soft, this indicates damage or decay of the roots from waterlogging. If dark spots appear on the fading leaves, or they begin to wrinkle, it can be assumed that the plant is affected by rot, which arose due to improper soil selection or lack of a drainage layer. Holes appearing on the leaves indicate acidification of the soil. The flower needs a new fertile land. In all of the above cases, transplantation is indispensable.
To preserve the flower, the rotten roots are cut off, the remaining ones are washed with warm water, inspect the stem of the plant, coming from the tuber. Disinfection is carried out with a solution of potassium permanganate. The prepared plant is dried during the day, then it is transplanted into a new pot. The first week the flower is not watered, then watering is carried out once every two weeks. A growth stimulant is added to the water.
Holes on the leaves of a plant
How to water Zamioculcas
The plant should be watered when the ground is completely dry, plus another 3 days. Zamioculcas does not need frequent watering. Arid land is better for a flower than marshy. It is enough once a month in the non-hot time, in the hot summer months, two waterings are enough. Florists give another hint to budding flower growers. You need to stick a wooden stick into the ground until it stops with the base of the pot. After 15 minutes, pull out and determine the moisture level. If the stick is wet, it is not worth it to water the plant, although the top layer of the earth seems dry.
Important to remember! If the soil is cracked and begins to lag behind the container, this is a sign of acute lack of water.
Why is Zamioculcas crying?
The consequences of abundant watering of the dollar tree are manifested in the appearance of droplets on the leaves of the plant. This phenomenon is called guttation. By isolating moisture through its leaves, zamioculcas gets rid of excess water. Water from the plant is excreted through the glands - hydrators. Having found wet leaves, you need to reduce the watering of the flower.
Disease and treatment
A dollar tree, purchased for growing at home, is unlikely to bring prosperity if it is sick and weak. His diseases begin with improper care: frequent and plentiful watering, lack of light, transplantation into heavy clay and infertile soil.
Therefore, having discovered the first symptoms of a disease or damage by pests, you need to immediately take up flower treatment. Excessive watering is one of the main problems of the dollar tree and causes rot on the roots. In this case, you need to treat the roots with "Fundazole" or "Maxim." In a neglected embodiment, transplant a plant.
Flower root system
Disease Pests
Many flower growers are concerned that Zamioculkas leaves are beginning to change color. In the dollar tree, as in any houseplant, if the rules of care are not followed, pests such as scale insects, aphids, ticks and mealybugs can settle. The yellowing of the flower that has begun means that you need to inspect it for insects on it.
- Shield. If the leaves of the dollar tree become sticky and plaques that are dirty white or brown-black are observed on them, this indicates that the plant is affected by a scab. You can remove insects with a soap solution by rubbing the leaves with a sponge moistened in it. To do this, use alcohol or kerosene soap. The next step is to treat the plant and soil with a solution of a suitable insecticide. A good result is the treatment with a low concentration of tobacco solution.
- Aphid. This little parasite can be black, gray or green. Aphids' favorite spot is the bottom of the leaf. She eats the juice of the plant. If the aphid was on the leaves for a long time and sucked the juice from them, they can wrinkle and dry. Rinse the entire plant helps to aphid leave the leaves with a strong stream of water. A good result is the treatment with finished preparations or a solution of nicotine sulfate in a proportion of 1 g of nicotine per 1 liter of soap.
Spider mite
- Spider mite is a small reddish insect. Despite its size, it is dangerous for plants. The tick is able to destroy the plant in a short time and migrate to the next. Fighting him is not easy. Part of his population is hiding in the ground. It covers the underside of the leaves with a thin, barely noticeable cobweb. Chemicals help fight spider mites. These include contact acaricides. The safest and most effective drugs are based on aversectin and abamectin.
- Mealybug. This pest, like all pests of indoor plants, feeds on their juice. It multiplies on leaflets, leaving sticky secretions on them that impede the access of air. This disrupts the growth of the plant, leading to deformation of the leaf blade. If you do not treat the plant, it will die very quickly. Worms are quite large in size, therefore visible to the naked eye. They are easy to wash off with soapy water. With the prolonged infection process, you need to use insecticides.
After any treatment, after a day, zamioculcas must be thoroughly washed, covering the ground with plastic wrap. Repeat the treatment if necessary.
Room decoration
Plants do not know how to talk, but it is better that no one revives the apartment. Thanks zamiokulkasu create coziness and warm atmosphere in any room. An excellent solution would be decorating a living room or study with a dollar tree, which is unpretentious in maintenance, attracts money and does not require constant watering.
