Araceae
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Upgrade any space with the ZZ Plant: a sleek, glossy houseplant that thrives where others struggle. It stays elegant in low light, forgives missed waterings, and looks professional in offices and living rooms alike—an effortless way to add lasting greenery with minimal care.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: ZZ Plant
Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Plant Variant: Standard
Plant Color: Green
Plant Country: Not mentioned
SKU: PLT-0067
Arabic Name: زامبيا
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Zamioculcas
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar). Occurs in seasonally dry tropical forests and grasslands. Widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
Stems: Succulent, thick, upright, arising from an underground rhizome.
Leaves: Pinnate with 8–16 pairs of glossy, dark green, oval (spoon-shaped) leaflets; smooth, waxy texture.
Growth Habit: Clumping, symmetrical, slow-growing; stems emerge singly or in clusters.
5. Size & Dimensions
Mature Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches).
Mature Width: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches).
Leaflet Size: 4–8 cm long, 1.5–3 cm wide.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light; tolerates low light (east or north-facing windows). Avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
7. Watering Needs
Allow top 5–8 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Highly drought-tolerant; reduce frequency in winter. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
8. Soil & Potting
Use a well-draining potting mix (cactus or succulent blend). Amend standard potting soil with perlite, coarse sand, or orchid bark. Ensure container has drainage holes.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Optimal Temperature: 18–26 °C (65–80 °F).
Minimum Temperature: do not expose below 15 °C (59 °F).
Humidity: Average indoor levels (30–50% RH); tolerates lower humidity but benefits from occasional misting.
10. Fertilization
Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) liquid fertilizer at half strength. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Care Level: Low.
Maintenance: Remove yellow or damaged leaflets at the base. Wipe foliage occasionally to remove dust. Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound.
12. Growth & Propagation
Propagation: Division of rhizome sections during repotting; leaf cuttings in water or sandy soil (very slow).
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate under optimal indoor conditions.
13. Common Problems
Overwatering: root rot, mushy stems, yellowing leaves.
Underwatering: drooping or curling leaflets.
Pests: mealybugs, aphids, spider mites.
Low Light: may cause leggy growth and reduced leaflet size.
14. Benefits & Uses
Air-purifying qualities: effective at removing benzene, toluene, formaldehyde.
Popular decorative office and home plant for low-light areas; adds tropical greenery with minimal upkeep.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Toxic if ingested: contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting. May irritate skin; keep out of reach of children and pets.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Upgrade any space with the ZZ Plant: a sleek, glossy houseplant that thrives where others struggle. It stays elegant in low light, forgives missed waterings, and looks professional in offices and living rooms alike—an effortless way to add lasting greenery with minimal care.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: ZZ Plant
Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Plant Variant: Standard
Plant Color: Green
Plant Country: Not mentioned
SKU: PLT-0067
Arabic Name: زامبيا
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Zamioculcas
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar). Occurs in seasonally dry tropical forests and grasslands. Widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
Stems: Succulent, thick, upright, arising from an underground rhizome.
Leaves: Pinnate with 8–16 pairs of glossy, dark green, oval (spoon-shaped) leaflets; smooth, waxy texture.
Growth Habit: Clumping, symmetrical, slow-growing; stems emerge singly or in clusters.
5. Size & Dimensions
Mature Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches).
Mature Width: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches).
Leaflet Size: 4–8 cm long, 1.5–3 cm wide.
6. Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light; tolerates low light (east or north-facing windows). Avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
7. Watering Needs
Allow top 5–8 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Highly drought-tolerant; reduce frequency in winter. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
8. Soil & Potting
Use a well-draining potting mix (cactus or succulent blend). Amend standard potting soil with perlite, coarse sand, or orchid bark. Ensure container has drainage holes.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Optimal Temperature: 18–26 °C (65–80 °F).
Minimum Temperature: do not expose below 15 °C (59 °F).
Humidity: Average indoor levels (30–50% RH); tolerates lower humidity but benefits from occasional misting.
10. Fertilization
Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) liquid fertilizer at half strength. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Care Level: Low.
Maintenance: Remove yellow or damaged leaflets at the base. Wipe foliage occasionally to remove dust. Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound.
12. Growth & Propagation
Propagation: Division of rhizome sections during repotting; leaf cuttings in water or sandy soil (very slow).
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate under optimal indoor conditions.
13. Common Problems
Overwatering: root rot, mushy stems, yellowing leaves.
Underwatering: drooping or curling leaflets.
Pests: mealybugs, aphids, spider mites.
Low Light: may cause leggy growth and reduced leaflet size.
14. Benefits & Uses
Air-purifying qualities: effective at removing benzene, toluene, formaldehyde.
Popular decorative office and home plant for low-light areas; adds tropical greenery with minimal upkeep.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Toxic if ingested: contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting. May irritate skin; keep out of reach of children and pets.