Eternity Plant
4.9 out of 5 (644 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About Eternity Plant
ZZ plants have survived 42 million years of plant pathogens, pests, and climate change. Their resilience and ability to tolerate water stress and low light has elevated them to international horticultural importance! Out of 15 plants tested, the ZZ plant was the best at absorbing and removing out of the air a major component found in gasoline. ⛽️
Taxonomy
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Zamioculcas
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
ZZ Plant, ZZ Plant, Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, Aroid Palm, Emerald Palm, ZZ Black Queen, Super Nova ZZ and Chameleon ZZ Plant
How to care for Eternity Plant
How often to water your Eternity Plant
every 12
Eternity Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for ZZ Plant in your home
a window
Eternity Plant 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 of Eternity Plant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Eternity Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eternity Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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another ZZ question: this is zeus, my other ZZ plant; the bigger one compared to artemis in the previous post. i suspect zeus (as with all plants in my garden) also has a thrips infestation, albeit milder than artemis. i sprayed him using neem oil solution, making sure it’s dripping wet on all sides. it dried pretty quickly in just a few minutes, and there are suddenly a few white specks on the leaflets. powder-like, it’s easily removable by hand. what is it exactly and should i do anything about it? am i on the right track with this neem spray treatment? sorry for asking lots of questions, i don’t want things to go out of hand yet again 😭 i’m a beginner and these pesky pests have no mercy on me! 😭
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what are these tiny black spots on my ZZ leaflets? they suddenly have these black spots, i didn’t do anything out of the ordinary? the black spots can’t come off when touched, and all of the leaves have these on their leaflets :( what should i do?
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Help, my plant is yellowing! Hi Everyone, my ZZ plant has done so well since I got it several months ago. It has nearly doubled in height! However, in the past week or so, it has started yellowing on one of the stems. Is this normal or healthy? What should I do to keep it from taking a turn for the worst? I’ve stayed on the watering schedule and followed all of the recommended steps on the app. It has a draining pot and is a low light plant. Thanks for your help!
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Hi Everyone, my ZZ plant has done so well since I got it several months ago. It has nearly doubled in height! However, in the past week or so, it has started yellowing on one of the stems. Is this normal or healthy? What should I do to keep it from taking a turn for the worst? I’ve stayed on the watering schedule and followed all of the recommended steps on the app. It has a draining pot and is a low light plant. Thanks for your help!
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Come with me as I take care of my new plants!!🪴 🌱
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Suddenly the lower leaves are turning yellow! I’ve had her for years with no problem! Help!!!? #ZzPlant
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Zz plant care tips! I’ve never had a zz plant, I repotted so she wasn’t as root bound until I can get a better pot for her. I have here in my bedroom that gets decent indirect light when the curtains aren’t closed. What else should I do to help this beauty thrive and grow #ZzPlant #NewPlants #advice
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Obsessed w my new friend 🤩
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Coco is my new baby! It was a sweet gift from a friend 💕 any tips for her? #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #ZzPlant
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My ZZ plant isn't putting on any new growth. The first 6mo I had it, it grew like crazy! After repotting it, it hasn't put on a single new stem and zero height. Hitting all the water/ fert/ light needs. Help! #ZzPlant
Care Summary for Eternity Plant
Eternity Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 480
Fast grower 277
Large, lush leaves 147
Easy to propagate 73
Blooms easily 31
Browns easily 16
Pest magnet 4
04/06/2022
Gorgeous plant
03/30/2022
This plant loves low light, plant food when watering 1x every 1-2 weeks.
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
03/21/2022
I love Zz plants. They are easy to care for. Typically need watering once per month.
Survivor
03/20/2022
A plant that neither does nor grows, lol.
Depending on who you are that will sound boring or ideal.
Truly thrives on neglect.
Personally I love mine, it fills out my plant area, always looks green and healthy.
Survivor
03/15/2022
It cool and sexy and grow swaggily
Easy for amateur grower and does not call you mean names like “stinky meat bag” or “non photosynthsizer”
03/14/2022
This is an easy going plant doesn’t need a lot of attention. Let the soil completely dry out in between waterings and provide plenty of drainage for your Zz plant.
Keep out of reach of your cats and dogs (and children) as it can be harmful when consumed.
Survivor
Easy to propagate
03/12/2022
I’ve had my ZZ for a year and a half now, overwatered once and thought I was going to lose her, but she bounced back! Let ZZs dry out between waters and be sure to trim dying leaves off immediately when you see them. Also, if a whole stem is dying, prune right down to soil, or a little bit underneath, then cover over with some soil - it’ll grow right back. When pruning, be sure to use the right size shears because ZZs do not like jagged cuts.
Fast grower
Survivor
03/03/2022
Beautiful dark green, waxy leaves. And as a succulent, it doesn’t require much attention, but thrives just as well. A happy plant 🌱
Survivor
02/16/2022
I have neglected this plant for so long and it's as happy as can be.
Survivor
02/06/2022
Easy care, seems to thrive on neglect! Deep green, shiny leaves.
Survivor
01/25/2022
Will grow even in low light. Brown patches on stem appear if exposed to too much light.
Well draining soil mix.
Grows very slowly
Easy to propagate
Survivor
01/18/2022
Seems easy to take care of.
Fast grower
Survivor
01/14/2022
I love this plant! Very fast grower (it’s been about six months and it’s so much taller + there’s a baby now) and it’s very easy to care for. No matter how many days I’ve missed watering, this plant stands strong
Fast grower
Survivor
Browns easily
01/14/2022
I just got it yesterday so I only know one think it needs to be repotted have wait few else until it gets used to new environment 🤗🤗🤗🤗
01/06/2022
This is the number one plant to buy if you want to take care of plants as a hobby for the first time. If I could have a room full of only ZZ plants it would make me feel so good about my life because they could be locked in a dungeon and still thrive.
Survivor
01/03/2022
East care, very pretty and grow pretty quick!
Fast grower
Survivor
01/01/2022
This is a Black ZZ Plant and it’s honestly such an interesting one! Truly a survivor like the regular ZZ, but watching the leaves go from new growth green to an almost black is fascinating!
Survivor
01/01/2022
This plant pretty much takes care of its self. I water it once a month and it’s flourishing!
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
12/22/2021
Resilient plant and rewarding if you’re proactive about care. Some of my favorite new leaves - they look like little cocoons when they’re forming.
Survivor
12/21/2021
Super easy, low light plant looks great in my home office!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
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