Transplanting a dollar tree, taking into account all the subtleties
East African zamioculcas is a large herbaceous plant. Transplanting a dollar tree is the beginning of successful caring for it. Experienced florists carry out the procedure after purchase. Doing something wrong will harm the culture. As a result, she will face a long period of illness and even death.
The flower is not picky in nature. When properly maintained, it surprises with its dense glossy foliage and unusual flowering, more like cobs.
First transplant of the dollar tree
Having brought a copy from the store, it is sent to quarantine. For several weeks the flowerpot stands in a separate room, where there are no other plants. He is constantly monitored and watered as needed. Only time allows to discover hidden diseases that appear on the leaves. In this case, drastic treatment measures are taken.
Repotting a dollar tree is recommended in the spring months. If the seedling was bought in the fall, then it should be transferred to a new soil no later than after 3 weeks.
What if it blooms? After such interventions, the buds will disappear and this is not surprising. As a result, he will have more strength to adapt to new conditions. Among other things, it is worth considering the basic transplant rules:
- Consider the period favorable for the procedure.
- It is best to carry out transshipment in order to keep the earthen ball, and not divide the bush.
- At the bottom, be sure to make drainage and more holes. The layer thickness is 5 cm.
- A young seedling is placed in a warm and shaded place. Water in moderation.
- For the first few years, it is transplanted annually. Since it grows slowly, in the future it is done every two years.
Store soil is transportable. It does not contain the nutrient complex that plants need. Moreover, the substrate does not absorb moisture well.
Soil: do it yourself or buy
The composition of the soil plays a key role in the development of zamiokulkas. He needs a nutritious and loose soil, consisting of:
- 3 parts of sod land;
- 2 hours leaf;
- peat, sand and humus (1 part each).
Charcoal is added to the mixed mixture. You can also take a special substrate for succulent crops and mix it with perlite and sand. The prepared soil will not allow moisture to stagnate.
The pot is an important attribute
The growth and flowering of the culture depend on the dimensions of the container, as well as the material. The diameter of the pot should exceed the volume of the root system by 5 cm. In too large containers, the development of the dollar tree slows down, because it throws all its strength into filling the soil with the root system.
Moreover, there is a danger of waterlogging in bulky dishes. Although ceramic tanks absorb moisture and allow air to pass through, it is difficult to extract the plant from them. But if you break the container, the fragments will remain in the soil.
Low but wide pots are suitable for the plant. It is desirable with a huge number of drainage holes. As a result, it will be easier for the grower to extract it with minimal damage to the crop.
Transplanting a dollar tree, which is sick, is carried out with complete rinsing of the rhizomes and removal of problem areas. Place the flowerpot in a warm room. In summer, it can withstand up to 30 ° C, and in winter - not lower than 15 ° C. Under such conditions, zamioculcas will retain its delightful decorative effect.