The ZZ Plant, or Zanzibar Gem, is an extremely popular and hip house plant. It's an easy care plant making it a great choice for forgetful houseplant owners;
Zamioculcas zamiifolia has small but wide, dark green, glossy leaves that zig-zag up tall, slender stems. The plant has air purifying qualities too.
Light: Shade tolerant house plant. Happy anywhere from low to bright light, however avoid direct sunlight.
Water: Only water when the soil is completely dry. This plant is drought tolerant.
Temperature: average household temperatures, this plant is very adaptable and can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Feed: ZZ plants do not like to be fed often, use a complete liquid fertiliser twice during the growing season, once in spring and once again in summer.
Size: Pot Diameter x Total Height
12cm x 45cmChoose a cover pot with a 14cm+ opening
17cm x 75cm
Choose a cover pot with a 19 - 22cm opening
NOTE: these plants like to be pot bound and the grow pots can often be distorted into an oval shape.
this plant is mildly toxic if ingested.