- Even in autumn and winter, potted plants need fertilization to replenish the deficiencies of vitamins and minerals from the soil.
- Zamioculcas, known for its hardiness, comes from Africa and is valued for its ease of care, but it needs support in autumn and winter.
- You can prepare your home-made conditioner, rich in vitamins and minerals, from two blended beetroots poured with a liter of water.
- Check how a simple and cost-free beetroot conditioner can quickly get your zamioculcas back on its feet!
Homemade zamioculcas conditioner. He puts the flower back on its feet and saves the dying plant
Fertilizing potted flowers is an important element of their care, even in autumn and winter. Plants grown in pots do not have access to vitamins and minerals from the soil and need to supply them externally. This way, they will always be able to absorb nutrients from the potting soil.
Zamioculcas is considered an easy flower to care for. It is often called a hardy plant. It tolerates temporary interruptions in watering well and does not have excessive requirements regarding the substrate and soil. Naturally, zamioculcas comes from Tanzania, more precisely from Zanzibar. The English call it “the jewel of Zanzibar”. It occurs primarily in Africa in lowland and foothill forests and savannahs.
How to support zamioculcas in autumn and winter? During this period, it is worth taking care to provide the plant with vitamins and minerals. Thanks to this, it will be in good condition throughout the season and will be able to withstand the rest period better. You do not need purchased or specialized fertilizers to nourish zamioculcas. Homemade conditioners will work equally well. This way, we can nourish our flowers quickly and virtually cost-free.
How to prepare winter fertilizer for zamioculcas? The only thing you need is beets. This popular vegetable is rich in many vitamins that will nourish potted flowers. It contains, among others, vitamins A, E, K and B vitamins. Additionally, it also contains nitrogen, phosphorus, boron, magnesium and potassium. All these ingredients are needed by plants to grow and protect their root systems. To prepare homemade zamioculcas feed you need 2 medium-sized beets. Cut them into cubes and then mix thoroughly. Pour 1 liter of water over everything and mix thoroughly. Strain the prepared mixture through a sieve. The conditioner is ready. Water your zamioculcas with it once a month. The first effects of the conditioner will be noticeable almost immediately.
Zamioculcas does not need a lot of sun. A semi-shady position is enough for him. Too much light causes zamioculcas leaves to become covered with brown spots. Importantly, zamioculcas likes warmth and even in winter it needs about 17 degrees Celsius. This plant needs a permeable soil. It is a good idea to spread sand or make drainage at the bottom of the pot. It tolerates drought well and can survive up to 2 months without watering. Zamioculcas should be replanted every few years. Young specimens require replanting once a year
