ZZ Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The ZZ plant, or Zanzibar Gem, is a perennial herb in the Araceae family. This tropical plant has attractive, shiny, oval leaves and is easy to care for, so it can be used as a houseplant. However, Zanzibar Gem should be kept away from pets, as it can be dangerous if swallowed.
Common Name |
ZZ Plant, Zanzibar Gem, Eternity Plant, Aroid Palm
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia
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Genus
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Zamioculcas
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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ZZ Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for ZZ Plant.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, ZZ Plant needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least ZZ Plant needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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ZZ Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for ZZ Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your ZZ Plant to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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ZZ Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for ZZ Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
ZZ Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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ZZ Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the ZZ Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is ZZ Plant toxic to pets? |
Yes
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ZZ Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate ZZ Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
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ZZ Plant Native Region |
Find out where the ZZ Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Tanzania, United Republic of
Zimbabwe
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