Zamiokulkas - a flower from hot Africa

The plant with decorative leaves, assembled in a rosette, has become famous since the 90s of the 20th century. Genus flower zamiokulkas zamielistny from Africa, so it is resistant to drought. The plant is very unpretentious and suitable for breeding at home. The flower was named in honor of the zamia, since it very much resembles it externally. Zamiokulkas belongs to the family Aroids. Its dark green leaves are slightly pointed at the tips. Under the ground, the plant has a water-retaining tuber, so the flower is referred to as succulents. Only the old zamiokulkas blossom, its flower is shaped like a cob, surrounded by a veil.

In order to successfully develop the plant, it is not necessary to create special conditions. Although zmiokulkas should be regularly sprayed with water. A flower loves warmth. It's great if the room will maintain a temperature range of eighteen to twenty-six degrees. He is not afraid of drafts. In summer, the pot with the plant should be taken out on the balcony or kept in the garden.

How effectively looks the flower zamiokulkas, photos show it visually. The plant is appreciated for being very tolerant of the level of illumination, it can be kept both in the open sun and in a darkened room. But at the same time, the maintenance necessary for him will depend on the conditions of the flower's maintenance. If the plant is in a warm room and on a well-lit side, then it needs to increase watering and feeding. If on the contrary, the light for the flower is not enough, then it is required to reduce watering, the amount of fertilizers and the temperature should be reduced.

He loves the diffused, faint light of the zamiokulkas. The flower should be placed on windows that are located on the west or east side. When the plant loses the leaves, if they turn yellow and fall off, the cause should be sought in the diseases of the flower. But most often the problem lies in improper irrigation. The plant can die. Succulent is drought-resistant, when kept without water, it begins to use its reserves, and excess moisture causes rotting of the roots.

It is necessary to water abundantly zamiokulkas, the flower loves soft, settled water. In this case, between irrigation it is necessary to observe the interval, so that the earth in the pot dries out only by half the volume. Pot with the plant should be put on a pallet, which will drain excess water. In the spring and summer periods, the flower is watered more often, in the winter, soil moistening is reduced to a minimum, once a month. Leaves of the plant should be cleaned from time to time with a damp cloth or sponge. If the flower grows in the open air, natural rainwater will bring the rain.

As fertilizer suitable fertilizer for cacti or succulents. You can also buy universal fertilizers. They are made during the development of the flower: in the spring and summer months. The plant does not need frequent transplants. Propagate the flower by dividing or cutting.

At home, it can reach 1 meter in height, zamiokulkas, the flower gives the plant unusual, and to give stability it is necessary to tie to the support. It is better if it has a ring structure.