Zamioculcas 'ZZ Plant'
Zamioculcas 'ZZ Plant'
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The Zamioculcas zamiifolia or 'ZZ' plant is drought-tolerant and very low-maintenance, making it perfect for beginners and experts alike. This semi-succulent can typically grow up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide at a slow to moderate rate, depending on how much light it receives. The ZZ plant produces waxy, glossy, light green leaves from its extended horizontal rhizome shoots in a spiraling pattern.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Common: ZZ Plant, Eternity Plant
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Low-Bright, Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
- Humidity: Low
- Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering
- Fertilize: Every 6-8 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- To get a ZZ to flower, you need to provide optimal conditions. While ZZ plants are tolerant of low light, more light increases the chances of flowering.
- Remember that ZZ plants are drought-tolerant semi-succulents. You're much more likely to over-water than to underwater.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,700 species.
- The ZZ plant is native to Eastern Africa. Specifically, it can be found in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, among others..
- The ZZ plant is highly drought-tolerant, thanks to its rhizomatous roots that can store water. This makes it an ideal plant for forgetful waterers or those who travel frequently.
- As a semi-succulent, the ZZ plant stores water in its rhizomes, which are fleshy, underground stems.
- It has air-purifying qualities and can help improve indoor air quality
- The ZZ Plant is also known as the "Eternity Plant" because of its ability to withstand tough conditions
- In the realm of Feng Shui, the ZZ plant is considered to bring good luck and prosperity.
- Unsafe / Toxic
- Low Maintenance
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