care
the zamioculcas will tolerate some poor conditions – if not placed to cool or being overwatered. but if you want a beautiful and healthy plant, give it a bit of care.
zamioculcas zamiifolia care
- lighting: from sunny to shaded
- watering: allow to dry between the waterings
- feeding: a half diluted water soluble fertilzer monthly
- temperature: room temperature throughout the year
- soil: cacti mix, well drained
lighting
the zamioculcas grows best if located from bright to light shaded with some morning or evening sun. a shaded place will be tolerated but keeps the plant even grow more slowly.
during summer it can be placed in the garden or on the balcony. but make sure that rainwater easily can flow out of the pot. sitting in water will cause rot.
watering
if placed at room temperature (20-30 °c/68-86 °f) the zamioculcas can be deep watered. what’s flowing out of the pot’s hole has to be removed after a few minutes. allow to dry before adding water next.
the aroid palm is drought tolerant and can go for a long time without watering.
feeding
a half diluted water soluble fertilizer can be given monthly in spring/summer and if placed at room temperature every six to eight weeks in fall/winter. new bought or recently repotted plants don’t need to be fed for the first six to eight weeks.
forgetting to feed from time to time will cause no harm.
temperature
zamioculcas zamiifolia is best grown at room temperature the year round and needs a winter minimum of 14 °C/57.2 °f. at this temperature range watering has to be reduced and don’t need to be feeded.
soil
a well drained soil is welcome. i’m using a mix of potting soil, seramis (lay granulate), pumice and coarse sand (1:1:1:1). a standard cacti mix can also be usued.
part of the rhizome and the roots.