Zamioculcas zamiifolia is an imposing houseplant with fronds up to 150 centimeters long and shiny, dark green leaves. The plant, which comes from East Africa, is not only very popular in German living rooms because of its interesting appearance, but also because it is considered to be extremely easy to care for. On very rare occasions the plant blooms.
The Zamioculcas blooms very rarely as a houseplant
Flowering appears only under optimal conditions
In contrast to the strong and fleshy fronds, the piston-like flower of the plant, also known as the lucky feather, only catches the eye on closer inspection. But then the joy is all the greater, because the flower is not particularly conspicuous from the outside, but all the more coveted due to its sheer rarity. Zamioculcas blooms extremely rarely and only when the conditions are 100 percent right. That means,
- the plant feels comfortable in its location
- 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 the roots enough space
- a loose, compost-based substrate was chosen
- the supply of water and nutrients is correct
Appearance and development of the flower
As with all arum plants - to which Zamioculcas zamiifolia belongs - the flower consists simply of a white spadix, 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 spadix often lasts for a few weeks before it dries up and turns brown.
tips
Basically, it is possible to raise offspring from the seeds of the Zamioculcas. However, as with the anthurium, this undertaking is very difficult. You will have more success with propagation if you divide the plant or plant leaf cuttings.