Prune Your Zamioculcas Like This! Watch It Grow Big and Bushy!

This ZZ plant has almost completely lost its vitality. These yellow leaves can no longer recover, but when I checked the roots something unexpected happened. The roots are still healthy with many new roots. I removed the damaged parts to help the plant recover, and just one month later this happened. First I will remove each damaged yellow leaf, then I lift the plant out of the growing medium to carefully check the condition of the roots. And this is what surprised me quite a bit. Although the upper part of the plant looked very weak, the roots were still quite healthy. This shows that the plant still has the ability to recover if cared for properly. I removed all the wilted, shriveled, or damaged parts. I kept only the healthy roots, the green base, and one branch with its leaves still intact. Which country are you watching this video from? Please let me know by commenting below the video. It's wonderful that we can connect with each other from all around the world. After removing the parts that could no longer recover, I rinsed the plant thoroughly under running water. I washed it thoroughly to remove dirt and any remaining old growing medium stuck to the roots. At the same time, this was also when I could observe the roots more clearly and check whether any of them were damaged. If I find any roots that are no longer healthy, I will remove them. Now I will prepare a solution to disinfect the plant. I prepare one liter of clean water, then I add one teaspoon of baking soda. Baking soda helps clean, mildly disinfect, and limit fungal diseases on the plant. I stir it well so that the baking soda dissolves in the water. I soak the plant's roots in this solution for about 15 minutes. While waiting for the plant to soak, I will prepare a new growing medium. This time I use three ingredients, including coconut fiber pieces. Pumice helps keep the growing medium well aerated and makes it easier for the roots to grow. Finally, nutrient-rich garden soil helps the plant grow healthily. I put all three ingredients into the same pot and mix them thoroughly so that they are evenly distributed. Next, I add some crushed eggshells and mix them evenly with the growing medium. Eggshells contain a lot of calcium, and when crushed and mixed into the growing medium, they help provide calcium gradually. This supports root development, helps the plant absorb nutrients better, and promotes strong, healthy growth. Once the growing medium is ready, I proceed to repot the plant. I gently dry the roots and pay special attention not to damage the healthy roots. Next, I choose a pot with good drainage. I put the prepared growing medium into the pot, then place the ZZ plant in the appropriate position. I gently spread the growing medium around the roots and secure the plant in place. After planting, I did not water the plant immediately, but let it rest for a few days to stabilize and recover. At the same time, I sprinkle a little cinnamon powder on the cut areas to help protect and dry the wounds. Then, I place the plant in a well-ventilated spot with indirect light. After a few days, when the plant has stabilized, I will start providing nutrients to the plant. I prepare 1 liter of warm water at about 70 degrees Celsius. Then, I add 3 tablespoons of pure coffee powder with no flavorings or sugar. Coffee powder provides nutrients and organic matter for the plant very well. I stir the mixture well and let it steep until it has cooled completely. When the mixture has cooled, I filter out the coffee grounds. I filter out the residue to make the solution clearer, easier to use, and help prevent residue from sticking to the plant. Add 1 liter of water and 3 vitamin B1 tablets. Stir all the ingredients well until they are evenly combined. I slowly pour the solution over the entire growing medium, allowing it to soak evenly into the area around the roots. I water just enough to moisten the growing medium, avoiding overwatering that could cause the roots to become waterlogged. Every week, I add this nutrient mixture once and alternate it with regular watering. You will be surprised after 2 months. Throughout this process, I continue to monitor the condition of the plant and the growth of the base. The result after 1 month, many new plants have grown from the base. From a wilted and yellowing ZZ plant, it has now started to grow many new shoots. I hope this process will provide you with a useful method for caring for weakened ZZ plants. Thank you for watching the video until the end. See you again in the next videos.