What is zamoculcas?

zamioculcas zamifolia is a tropical herbal permanent plant from Tanzania in Zanzibar. zamioculcas zamifolia is able to tolerate low light levels, long periods without water and small other nutrients; These properties associated with strong insect resistance and illnesses make this ideal low maintenance, ornamental houseplants. Common names include ZZ, Zanzibar gem and aroid palm. zamioculcas zamifolia is a species in the family of Araceae plants.

leaves zamioculcas zamifolia are naturally shiny and grow directly from the rhizomes below the soil. Each leaf grows 2 to 3 feet (about 60 to 90 cm) and produces six to eight shiny leaflets. Individual leaflets are in the shape of an oval and grow up to 6 inches (about 15 cm) long. Leafers are waxy and retain water, so the plant tolerates drought and dry conditions. Small white or cream colors are regularly appeared at the top.

zamioculculcas zamifolia three in areas outside the tropics. The main plants can be placed outdoors in warm weather, but should be brought inside before temperatures drop below 60 ° F (about 15 ° C). The position in the area that gets filtered sunlight is ideal for optimal health and growth, but zamiCulcas zamifolia can survive in areas that gain small or no sunlight if there is an electric light source in the room.

This drought -resistant plant prefers to be on the dry side rather than wet and should only be connected when the upper 1 inch (about 2.5 cm) of the soil is dry to the touch. When the soil around the rhizomes is too wet, it is likely to rot. Though sensitive to excessive water, zamioculcas zamifolia tolerant to dry conditions and can survive three to four months in a pot without water. When preparing a new sweat, it is important to use well -drainage wateringsoil mixture. The soil mixtures formulated for cacti and succulents are ideal.

Promotion zamoculcas zamifolia is performed by rooting part of a sheet or stem or distribution of rhizomes. This slow -growing plant also spreads slowly and can take up to a year for the new plant to grow from cutting stems or leaves. After the plant has reached, it may take two to three years to the plant to reach mature heights. The rhizome is distributed by removing the plant from its pot and by careful separation of small new rhizomes, which are produced by a larger rhizome.