Zamioculcas zamiifolia, ZZ Plant - Plant

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Description

The ZZ Plant is one of the very popular foliage plants used in homes and offices around the world for its small glossy leaves and easy maintenance. ZZ plant is almost impossible to kill.

    What makes it special:
  • NASA recommended indoor air purifier plant.
  • Best plant for AC rooms.
  • Very easy to care and low maintenance plant.
  • Best indoor plant for low light condition.
Sr Item name
1 Zamioculcas zamiifolia, ZZ Plant - Plant
2 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
3 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Yellow)

Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It is a tropical perennial plant native to eastern Africa, from Kenya south to northeastern South Africa. ZZ plant has attractive and dark green leaves which makes it best for offices and homes.

It is drought tolerant and accepts low-light conditions.ZZ plant flowers very rare when grown indoors but ZZ plants can produce little white, spathe-type flowers almost identical to the flowers of a peace lily. ZZ plant is an excellent air purifier according to NASA which removes toxins such as xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 9 inch (23 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name ZZ Plant, Aroid Palm, Zuzu plant
Maximum Reachable Height 1-2 mete
Flower Colour Greenish White.
Bloom Time Rarely bloom
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care


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Sunlight

  • Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for money plant growth.
  • Protect from direct sunlight.

    • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.

    • Watering
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

    • Application of Fertilizer
  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
  • Feed the plant with organic fertilizer once in a two months.
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

    • Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

    • Donts
  • Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
  • Protect from direct sunlight.
  • keep away from the AC Vents.

    • Zamioculcas zamiifolia care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

    • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light
    Watering Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
    Soil Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
    Temperature 20 to 35 degrees Celsius
    Fertilizer Apply organic fertilizer once in two months.

    Zamioculcas zamiifolia special feature

    Excellent air purifier plant according to NASA.

    Zamioculcas zamiifolia uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • It makes an excellent container or house plant
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