How to Propagate Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Money Tree)? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Propagation Methods
Because of its high ornamental value and ease of care, the money tree (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is loved by many people. To grow a money tree well, you first need to understand how it reproduces. So what propagation methods does the money tree have? Let's take a look together.
1. Division Propagation
When the outdoor temperature is above 18 degrees, first remove the large money tree plant from its pot, remove most of the old soil, then pull it apart at the weak points where the tubers join, apply sulfur powder or plant ash to the wounds, and plant it in another pot. When planting, do not bury it too deep; generally, bury the top of the tuber 1.5-2 cm deep. In addition, money tree tubers have latent buds, so you can cut a large tuber into small pieces each with 2-3 latent buds. After the wounds heal, bury them in moist fine sand, and once the small tubers grow into independent plants, pot them up and plant them.
2. Cuttings
Because the survival rate of money tree cuttings is not high, the timing of cuttings needs to be chosen well. It generally grows relatively fast in a 20-32 degree environment, so when taking cuttings, choose spring or early summer, as this gives a high survival rate and makes it very easy to produce seedlings. You can use a single small leaf, a branch with 1 leaf axis, or a single leaf axis as the cutting, which makes rooting faster and makes it easier to form large tubers. For cuttings, always choose a substrate with good permeability; generally, a mix of river sand and vermiculite can be used, and the substrate needs to be sterilized before cuttings. The cutting depth is generally one-third or one-half of the cutting length. After cutting, spray water and place it in a semi-shaded spot.
3. Other Methods
Besides division and cuttings, another commonly used method is sowing, but sowing is still used relatively little compared with cuttings, because after the money tree flowers it rarely sets fruit, collecting seeds is also not very easy, and the germination rate is low, so this method is not recommended. Another method is tissue culture. The method is to culture the money tree explant three-dimensionally, and it can first differentiate into callus tissue, then grow clustered shoots, and after rooting it can grow into a complete plant. However, this method has relatively high technical requirements and is suitable for superior varieties, not for home propagation.
The above is an introduction to the propagation methods of the money tree. We hope it helps you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.