zamiokulkas

Zamiokulkas (Dollar Tree) The plant zamioculcas (Zamioculcas), which is also called the dollar tree, is a representative of the family Araceae, in nature it can be found in the tropical latitudes of Africa. According to information taken from various sources, this genus unites from 1 to 4 species. The plant was named zamioculcas because its foliage is very similar to the leaves of zamia, which grows on the American continent. Zamiokulkas is a low herbaceous plant. The rhizome is tuberous, and the roots are thick and fleshy. Thick and juicy rachis is very necessary for the flower, as it stores water in it. Leathery to the touch feathers are quite dense. in length, the leaf plate can reach about 100 cm. During a long dry period, the plant throws off the leaves from the upper part of the leaf plate, due to this, moisture evaporation decreases, and from below the petiole is needed to preserve the liquid for the bush. Another accumulation of moisture occurs in the underground tuber. A well-grown bush can begin to bloom even when grown at home. A short, thick peduncle emerges from the base of the leaves, it bears an ear-inflorescence of pale cream color. NETHERLANDS