Zamioculkas, he is a dollar tree, he is a flower of celibacy, is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners. A beautiful bush with numerous leaves is notable for its surprisingly unpretentiousness, delighting the host all year round.
He rarely gets sick and has little susceptibility to insects. Basically, all the problems associated with gross errors in the care of him.
The article presents plant diseases and answers to questions: how to cure and how to save Zamioculkas from problems.
Diseases and problems
When caring for Zamiokulkas, always remember that it is a succulent that takes water and stores it in tubers and fleshy parts. Therefore zealous in watering Absolutely forbidden. The majority of Zamioculcas (dollar tree) diseases are associated with excess water.
Zamioculcas turns yellow
Below is the answer to the question of why Zamioculcas (dollar tree) leaves turn yellow and what to do if they turn yellow at home. The reasons for the yellowing of the dollar tree can be different. Green leaves may change color due to natural aging. At the same time only the lower ones and yellow ones fall in single copies. At the same time, young leaves are formed on the tops of the branches.
The massive yellowing of the leaves of Zamiokulkas of any age is caused by sudden leaps temperatures and a stream of cold air. Check if the plant is worth a draft.
If only the tips of the leaves turn yellow, then the room is too arid the air from which the dollar tree suffers.
Yellow on young leaves - testimony improper watering. Excessive moisture provoked tuber and root decay.
If at once all the leaves turned yellow and fell off, it means you have overdone it, not watering the plant at all. Zamiokulkas decided that the summer drought had come and prepared for it. In that case, his need to transplant in fresh ground and start regular watering. From the old stalks in the near future will go young twigs.
If not growing
The answer to why Zamioculcas or the dollar tree grows poorly and does not give new shoots at home is presented below. A young bush generally grows very slowly, giving no more than a couple of leaves per year. This is because the flower of celibacy throws all the power on the development of tuber and adjacent roots.
He begins to grow the ground part only after he has mastered the whole surrounding space in the pot.
The same thing happens if you plant even a completely adult plant in a spacious container.
Another reason for poor growth and the lack of new shoots - root failure. If the flower is often watered or did not provide water in the pan, the tubers will surely rot.
Naturally, development stops completely, and zamiokulkas dies. All that can be done in this case is to cut off the ground parts and try to root them again.
A dollar tree can rest, stopping growth for a time of rest. Since the plant came from Africa, its "hibernation" begins in February and lasts until July.
Dark spots
What do the dark spots on the trunk of Zamioculkas say?
The appearance of black and dark chestnut stains on the leaves and stalks of a dollar tree indicates perfect care miss.
Blots can be formed from keeping in a cold room, rotting of separate roots and tubers, during overflow.
Stains on the trunk, too, can talk about excessive soil moisture. In addition, they appear if part of the roots die off for any reason. If there are no other problems, and the tree develops beautifully, it means that this is just a natural decoration of the zamiokulkas.
Stalk wrinkled
Why did Zamioculkas wrinkle the stalk?
This can only happen from serious water shortage. The plant tries to use its reserves and is gradually depleted.
Either you rarely water the zamiokulkas, or you use insufficient amount of water, or a clod of earth hardened and the water flows into the pan on the sides without soaking the soil.
Tubers and roots are rotting
What if Zamioculkas rot roots?
The most common problem that occurs when growing zamiokulkasa. She appears from overflow and excess water in the ground.
Constantly wet soil and a warm environment attract pathogenic fungi, which cause decay.
To save the plant, you have to act radically. The tree must be removed from the pot, free the roots from dirt and rinse in warm water. Now it is necessary to cut all the affected roots and cut rotten patches of tubers. Only healthy tissue should remain.
Then the zamiokulkas need to be processed. any systemic fungicide - Home, Acrobat, Vitaros, Fundazol. The pot and the entire soil is replaced by a new one, previously disinfected with boiling water or by heating in a microwave. Only after that the plant is planted in a container.
In case of serious extensive lesions, when the tubers rot completely, it is necessary to cut off the stem or leaves and root them. You can use only non-infected parts of the flower.
Broken off branch
What to do if a branch tree has broken off?
If by chance you broke off the escape, do not be discouraged! Powder the wound on zamiokulkas activated charcoal or charcoalto prevent the attack of bacteria.
And cut off the broken shoot just above the break and put it in a container with water. Soon there will be roots on it, and you can get another dollar tree to your collection.
Why is a dollar tree crying?
Thus manifested plant defense mechanism, thanks to which the plant, like the other aroid ones, gets rid of excess water. Zamioculcas cries after over-irrigation and when the humidity in the atmosphere increases, for example, after spraying or before rain.
Guttation (plant crying) occurs when the surface of the leaves stops evaporating moisture or does not have time to get rid of it. At this time, hydathodes are activated - glands located at the tips of the foliage. They drop water droplets out.
Pests
Below are the two most common pests of Zamioculcas:
Flower midges
What to do if midges are bred in Zamioculkas?
Black flying midges bred in conditions constant dampness. Adults live on the surface of the plant, and eggs are laid in the ground. The larvae also live in the soil, eating the roots.
To completely get rid of pests, you need to dig up the plants and put them to dry. At this time, dispose of the soil from the pot, process the container with boiling water or strong potassium permanganate, cover the fresh ground.
Tuber and roots after drying inspect, cut off all suspicious areas, treat weak potassium permanganate. Instead, you can use crushed charcoal, just dipping it all the roots. These funds perfectly disinfect the fabric, preventing rotting and the spread of pests.
Now a dollar tree can be planted in a new soil, but do not water! For a few days, leave the flower alone, watching for the possible appearance of the midges again. To prevent their new attack, water only through the pan.
Aphid
The omnivorous pest does not ignore the zamiokulkas. Small insects multiply rapidly, forming large colonies on the inner side of the leaves. If time does not destroy the aphids, it can simply destroy the plant.
Against these insects, you can use most modern insecticideFor example, Intavir, Fas, Aktellik, Detsis, Karate.
Of the folk drugs are good vegetable decoctions dandelion, marigold, tansy.
Zamioculkas is a surprisingly tenacious and viable plant! Even having lost roots or leaves, it can be revived from almost nothing. If, however, follow the recommendations of experts, do not have to deal with pests and flower diseases.
