Variegated Zz Plant
4.9 out of 5 (540 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
ZZ plant, ZZ plant, Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, aroid palm, eternity plant, emerald palm and Variegated ZZ plant
Taxonomy
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Zamioculcas
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Variegated Zz Plant
Water
How often to water your Variegated Zz Plant
every 12
Variegated Zz 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
Light
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Finding light for ZZ plant in your home
a window
Variegated Zz 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 đź’Ş.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Variegated Zz 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 Variegated Zz Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Variegated Zz Plant
Variegated Zz 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 405
Fast grower 237
Large, lush leaves 133
Easy to propagate 64
Pet friendly 38
Blooms easily 26
Browns easily 13
Pest magnet 4
10/17/2021
Really love this plant it’s beautiful and easy to take care of. Just do not overwater does not like that!
Survivor
10/16/2021
It’s almost impossible to kill this thing. One of my first plants in college and it thrives in all conditions. It’s growing pretty fast too, so that makes me feel accomplished!
Fast grower
Survivor
Pet friendly
10/14/2021
It looks lovely but is a slow grower.
10/08/2021
If you’re new to the plant world this plant is an amazing one to start with.
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
10/07/2021
Just water it and leave it out the sun. It will grow
Fast grower
Blooms easily
10/04/2021
Low maintenance. No water for more than a month and still not thirsty!
10/02/2021
Very easy to take care of because care is very intuitive and VERY regular (rather than indoor plants that need infrequent watering, making them harder to remember!) They need a larger pot almost every year though so get ready for some annual reporting!
Easy to propagate
Fast grower
Pet friendly
Survivor
10/01/2021
Gorgeous and very very green. Easy to care for
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
10/01/2021
I love đź’• ZZ
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
10/01/2021
This has been one of the most low maintenance plants I’ve every owned. As someone who relies on pothos and snake plants to stay alive, I would add the zz plant to the list of “hard to kill, even if you have a brown thumb”. Not only has mine stayed alive despite my mild negligence, it has grown considerably. They don’t need a ton of light and are absolutely beautiful. 10/10 plant
Survivor
Fast grower
09/26/2021
This plant was attacked by a puppy that mistook it for something that should be dug up out of the pot and set free. I reduced it in pieces the roots were intact but the stems were not in good shape. I cut it down, while crying because it’s actually my daughter plant and she worked hard to keep it alive. I read that it was a slow grower but in 2 months it’s really grew. I reiki it with love often.
Survivor
09/25/2021
This plant thrives in low light and does well with neglect. It only gave me trouble when I over watered it. Now it is back to it’s healthy self.
Survivor
Fast grower
Pet friendly
09/23/2021
The best way to take care of this plant is forget about it! Lol.
Survivor
09/19/2021
Buy from reputable nursery in good soil. Grows quickly with limited light.
Fast grower
Survivor
09/19/2021
Super easy to care for: low light tolerant and low water needs
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
09/19/2021
The ultimate beginner’s plant. One of my first plants! I think it is super beautiful and although it has the reputation of being a slow grower, with bright, indirect light, mine have grown several new shoots over the last year!
Survivor
09/17/2021
I love how I do not have to water it often and it always looks green and glossy! Great for beginners
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
09/16/2021
Needed something for my living room on either side of of my fireplace which doesn’t get much direct light. A friend recommended the ZZ plant and these two, after being shipped from Florida, are doing beautifully. Already sprouting new leaves and acclimating well.
Survivor
09/15/2021
love that it’s minimal care - survives through a lot & always looks the same
Survivor
Fast grower
09/14/2021
If you kill a ZZ plant, you probably shouldn’t have plants! Great with neglect! I travel a lot and have someone to water my plants outdoors. I don’t worry about this one!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
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