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PUBLIC CASE · Bratislava, MarMILD · ZZ plant · Underwatering
FZ-0327-Z

ZZ plant — individual stems yellowing

Zamioculcas zamiifoliaZZ plant

UnderwateringBratislava, Mar5 days
ZZ plant stems with yellowing leaves in a matte pot.
FIG. 01
Underwatering
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence78%
Recovery5 days
SeverityMILD

DIAGNOSIS

Mild dehydration. Individual stems naturally age and yellow — normal lifecycle with chronic underwatering.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Water every 2 weeks

  2. 02

    Remove fully yellowed stems at the base

  3. 03

    New stems will grow from the tubers

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