Zamioculcas grows poorly: 2 gross mistakes when choosing a flower pot

27.11.2023 21:10

If the zamioculcas is not growing well, it is possible that the pot was chosen incorrectly.

An expert of the online publication Belnovosti, agronomist, and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh talks about two serious mistakes when choosing a pot for zamioculcas that hinder its growth.

How to choose a pot for zamioculcas

Firstly, when choosing a pot for zamioculcas, you need to focus on functionality, not beauty.

Be sure to check the drainage holes. They should be large.

If the holes are small, there should be many of them. A pot with one hole in the center will not work.

Zamioculcas
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Secondly, the pot should not be too big. In a large pot, the plant will grow roots, not leaves.

If the plant is young, the pot should be low and wide.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti