Yellow leaves on the lucky feather often indicate improper care. Here's what to do about yellow leaves on the Zamioculcas.
If it's the lucky feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is not doing well, you can often tell immediately by their yellowing leaves. Below you can find out how to deal with discolored leaves and how to find the cause.
One Zamioculcas with yellow leaves urgently needs first aid measures, since the plant is then damaged and threatens to die. The reason for this is actually always a maintenance error.
Causes of Zamioculcas leaf discolouration
If the leaves of the lucky feather turn yellow, then attention is required. After yellowing, the leaves wither and fall off. In most cases, the reason for this is too much water. the Zamioculcas tends to root rot when waterlogged, in severe cases the stems even begin to snap just above the ground.
Measures against yellow leaves on the Zamioculcas
Although repotting is actually done in spring, the lucky feather has to be removed from the overly moist soil immediately. Take your
Zamioculcas out of the pot and examine the roots for damage. Anything that is soggy brown and rotten should be removed. You can now repot the rest of the plant with fresh soil. Be sure to use dry soil and mix it with about a third of sand. This makes the substrate more permeable and water can drain off better. You should not water your lucky feather for at least a week so that the roots can recover. Then only water sparingly. You can also place the plant in a lighter location for faster recovery.Summary of measures for root rot on the Zamioculcas:
- Take the plant out of the pot
- Inspect root ball for brown and mushy roots
- Remove affected root parts
- Mix one third of the dry soil with the sand
- Pot the plant in fresh substrate
- Do not water for some time
- Move the plant to a brighter spot to recover
- Water more sparingly in the future than before
So that your plant does not lose its leaves, you will find everything about the right one here care of Zamioculcas.