What to do if zamioculcas does not grow: main mistakes and useful tips
Does it seem like your Zamioculcas has decided to take an indefinite vacation?
The leaves no longer delight with new shoots, and the pot sadly reminds of its past green splendor?
It is necessary to study the question of why your pet has stopped growing and how to breathe new life into it.
Houseplants, like people, sometimes get "sick" or react to their environment.
Zamioculcas may stop developing for a number of reasons, each of which requires a separate approach:
1. unsuitable lighting conditions;
2. excess or lack of moisture;
3. incorrect choice of soil;
4. excess of fertilizers;
5. diseases of the root system.
Each of these reasons can become a real barrier to plant growth.
How to choose the right place for zamioculcas
Light plays a key role in the development of this tropical guest.
- Direct sunlight can cause burns on the leaves. It is best to choose a place with diffused light.
- Northern windows are suitable, but growth will be slow. If you want active development, place the zamioculcas on the eastern or western windowsill.
- In winter, lighting should be supplemented with phytolamps.
Watering: When the "Golden Mean" Really Matters
Excessive love for watering is a common mistake that leads to water stagnation and root rot.
1. Wait until the top layer of soil is completely dry.
2. Water with soft, settled water at room temperature.
3. In winter, watering is reduced to a minimum.
If the zamioculcas has been standing in waterlogged soil for a long time, examine the roots: they may need resuscitation.
It is a mistake to think that zamioculcas can grow in any soil. This beauty loves a light and well-drained substrate.
• The ideal mixture consists of turf soil, sand and peat in equal proportions.
• Be sure to use drainage at the bottom of the pot.
• Repot the plant every 2-3 years, choosing a pot slightly larger than the previous one.
Excessive enthusiasm in feeding can play a cruel joke.
1. Use fertilizer for succulents.
2. Apply fertilizer only during the period of active growth – in spring and summer.
3. Do not feed the plant immediately after transplanting.
If the zamioculcas has stopped growing, pay attention to the root system. Perhaps the problem lies there.
- Carefully remove the plant from the pot and inspect the roots.
- Remove any damaged or rotten areas.
- Treat the cuts with charcoal or a special antiseptic for plants.
• Replant the plant into fresh soil.
Zamioculcas prefers stable conditions:
- Temperature 18-25 °C.
- Air humidity within 40-50%.
- Regular ventilation without drafts.
