Zamiokulkas - a celibacy flower (also a dollar tree) is among the unusual indoor plants with which various legends and beliefs are associated. In some houses, he appears due to the fact that he attracts the owner with his originality, in others - due to various signs associated with him.
Material Content:
Why is Zamioculcas called the “celibacy flower”?
Why Zamioculcas is a flower of celibacy, is of interest to many lovers of indoor plants. There are several versions regarding this. As the main, it is considered to be similarity with the leaves of spathiphyllum, which is considered to be a husbandin plant. There is no scientific confirmation of this reason for the appearance of the belief and the name flower - celibacy. Also no confirmation can be found that women in homes that have a plant cannot marry.
Signs and superstitions associated with the plant
There are many signs associated with the flower, and they relate not only to marriage, but also to material well-being.
- If a woman herself buys a plant in a store, then she, paying for it, gives her happiness with money; and therefore, as long as the flower is in the house, she will not succeed in her personal life.
- If a young plant is presented to a woman, and she gave a few gold-colored coins to the donor for it, then it will work as a powerful magnet for attracting happiness, and soon the owner will meet the groom.
- The plant is able to understand how they are treated, and answer the owner the same. If Zamioculcas is loved, surrounded by care and care, then he reciprocates and brings the woman good luck in personal affairs and prosperity.
- The ability to attract material well-being and female happiness manifests itself several times stronger if the plant is presented for a holiday, especially for New Year, birthday or Christmas. Zamioculcas presented at the wedding also brings happiness, but you should not hand it over to the birth of the child.
- Only a completely healthy plant attracts material well-being.
- Received as a gift Zamioculcas must be transplanted as soon as possible, using expanded clay and several coins as drainage. This will enhance the ability of plants to attract material well-being.
- If the leaves on the plant began to turn yellow and fall off, you should be more careful with money and not make risky financial transactions, as what is happening is a warning that a sharp deterioration in material situation may occur.
- If Zamioculcas bloomed in an unmarried woman, then she would soon be made a proposal to marry.
- If you sell a sprout from a home flower, then your happiness will be given along with it. Zamioculcas can only be given, receiving a ransom of several coins for it. You can’t give sprouts on significant days for yourself, so as not to give up your happiness.
There are many signs relating to indoor plants, but everyone must decide for themselves whether or not to believe in them.
Zamioculcas - home care
The flower belongs to unpretentious plants, but all the same, it requires proper care, without which it will feel bad and will not be able to fulfill its purpose of attracting well-being.
Watering
The moment of watering for the plant is the most important. If soil moisture is not carried out correctly, then the flower will begin to hurt and will most likely die.
Zamioculcas is much easier to tolerate a lack of water than an overabundance. If stagnation of water occurs, then the roots of the plant will begin to rot, and it will be impossible to save it. It is also impossible to over-dry the flower.
For irrigation, use only clean, settled water at room temperature. After watering, the saucer that stands under the plant should be left dry, pouring out all the water that has flowed out of the pot. The ground must be dry before watering. Do not water Zamioculcas when the soil in the pot is even slightly moist.
A flower that grows in a small pot is watered more often. It is also worth considering that the plant needs less water in winter than in summer.
Temperature and lighting
The plant needs a temperature of +19 to +26 degrees and dry air. The flower is photophilous and tolerates direct sunlight, but at the same time it can adapt to partial shade. In very strong heat, Zamioculcas requires shading.
The plant needs a regular flow of fresh air. To do this, the room must be ventilated, but the flower should not stand in a draft.
Top dressing
Special liquid fertilizers should be used for feeding, which are intended for cacti and succulents. In a pinch, remedies for ornamental deciduous plants are applicable. Fertilizers are dissolved in water in the proportion specified in the instructions.
Fertilizer should be applied to moist soil, making sure that it does not fall on the leaves. Feeding should be 1 time in 2 weeks from spring to autumn. In winter, the plant has a dormant period, so fertilizer is not required.
Is the flower poisonous?
The plant is poisonous and poses a danger to young children, who, due to their natural curiosity, pull various objects into their mouths and can be seriously poisoned by chewing a leaf of zamioculcas. In severe cases, poisoning is a danger to the life of the child.
Adult people, if for some reason they swallow a piece of a leaf of a plant, they will not receive dangerous poisoning. For them, the maximum harm will be reduced to vomiting and diarrhea.
Is it possible or not to keep at home?
According to popular rumors, the plant is not just possible, but must be in the house. The presence of Zamioculcas will benefit women and men equally, whether family or not.
If a person is not superstitious, then you can just buy a flower in a store. When signs are of great importance, you need to hint to close people that you want to receive this houseplant as a gift.
Myths and truth about zamiokulkas
The truth about the plant is that it is poisonous. Also, the flower quickly responds to adverse environmental conditions, because of which its condition can determine the microclimate in the apartment.
- All signs that a flower attracts money and happiness are nothing more than a myth that for many makes a plant especially attractive.
- Like all indoor plants, Zamiokulkas decorates the apartment, and if you like its appearance, you should start it at home.
The flower has an unusual appearance, which allows it to fit perfectly into the various interiors of offices, banks, reputable institutions. In recent years, he has gained great popularity and recognition.
