Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing ZZ Plant →

Common ZZ Plant Problems →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

ZZ Plant Water Frequency →

ZZ Plant Root Rot →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

ZZ Plant Light Requirements →

ZZ Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

ZZ Plant Toxicity to Humans →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

ZZ Plant Humidity Needs →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot ZZ Plant →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Zamioculcas Zamiifolia to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is native to Southeastern Africa.

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

ZZ Plant Flowers →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune ZZ Plant →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

ZZ Plant Temperature Tolerance →

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting ZZ Plant →
• Drooping ZZ Plant Leaves →
• ZZ Plant Dropping Leaves →
• ZZ Plant Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on ZZ Plant →
• Brown Spots on ZZ Plant →
• ZZ Plant Leaves Falling Over →
• ZZ Plant Leaves Curling →
• ZZ Plant Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Zamioculcas Zamiifolia. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!