Flowering appears only in optimal conditions
In contrast to the strong and fleshy fronds, the bulb-like flower of the plant, also known as the lucky feather, only becomes apparent on closer inspection eye. Then the joy is all the greater, because the flower is not particularly noticeable on the outside, but its sheer rarity makes it all the more sought-after. Zamioculcas only blooms extremely rarely and only when the conditions are 100 percent right. That means,
- the plant feels at their location well
- it's not too light and not too dark
- the humidity is also right (not too dry and not too humid)
- it is warm enough at around 25 ° C
- the planter offers enough space for the roots
- it became a loose, compost-based substrate chosen
- the Supply of water and nutrients right
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Appearance and development of the flower
As with all arum plants - which also includes Zamioculcas zamiifolia - the flower simply consists of a white bulb, which is initially surrounded by a brownish-green bract. After a few days, this bends backwards so that the flower "opens". In contrast to the leaf stalks, the flower-bearing shoot is only about 30 centimeters high. The inconspicuous flower bulb often lasts a few weeks before it dries up and turns brown.
Tips
Basically it is possible to raise offspring from the seeds of the Zamioculcas. This venture is, however, similar to the Anthurium, very difficult. More You have success in propagationwhen dividing the plant or planting leaf cuttings.
