Yellow leaves on the lucky feather often indicate improper care. Here's what to do about yellow leaves on the Zamioculcas.
If the lucky feather (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is not doing well, you can often tell immediately by the yellowing of its leaves. Find out how to deal with discolored leaves and find the cause below.
A Zamioculcas with yellow leaves urgently needs first aid measures, as the plant is then damaged and threatens to die. The reason for this is actually always a maintenance error.
Causes of Zamioculcas leaf discoloration
If the leaves of the lucky feather turn yellow, then you have to be careful. 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 Zamioculcas
Although it is actually repotted in spring, the lucky feather has to be removed from the soil that is too moist immediately. Remove your Zamioculcas from 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 brighter spot for faster recovery.
Summary of measures to be taken against root rot on Zamioculcas:
- Remove plant from pot
- Check root ball for brown and mushy roots
- Remove affected root parts
- Mix one third of dry earth with sand
- Pot the plant in fresh substrate
- Do not water for a while
- Plant forPut recovery in a brighter place
- Water more sparingly than before
So that your plant does not lose its leaves, here you will find everything you need to take care of the Zamioculcas.