ZZ Plant
4.8 out of 5 (639 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
About ZZ 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
Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, Aroid Palm, Eternity Plant, Emerald Palm, ZZ Black Queen, Super Nova ZZ, Chameleon ZZ Plant and Zz Plant 'black Queen'
How to care for ZZ Plant
How often to water your ZZ Plant
every 9
ZZ Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 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
9
Finding light for ZZ Plant in your home
a window
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 💪.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of ZZ Plant in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize 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 ZZ Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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ZZ plant propagation? I got this awesome #ZzPlant for my birthday, but she unfortunately has a couple of small broken stems :( they’re not snapped on the outside, just on the inside. Is it possible for me to snip off the broken stems at/slightly above the breakage and propagate? Is the smaller one too small to do so with? Should I just remove and discard? I have the breakage points circled in the attached photos so it’s easier to see. Thanks in advance! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantTherapy #NewPlantMom #PlantCorner #PlantShelfie #HappyPlants #help #helpneeded #zzcuttings
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My plant is growing but has been turning yellow. Why?
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I just wanted to know if my plant is ok #ZzPlant
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What causes the stem to yellow and what should I do with it? #ZzPlant
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Can anyone tell me what these brown streaks on the top of the leaves and stems are? There's also some round spots on the stems that are almost like ulcers. #ZzPlant
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When do I put this in dirt? I stuck this clipping in water several months ago. To my surprise , the roots sprouted and continued to grow (I have another that didnt do much).
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How may feet from the window are you able to grow ZZ well in? In the southwestern United States, where it’s always sunny, specifically. #ZzPlant
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My cat used kobe as a resting place leaves and@stems turned yellow any advice to revive Kobe #ZzPlant
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Why is this turning yellow?? #ZzPlant
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Xena is not so much a warrior! #ZzPlant She is very much a princess! 🤦♀️ I have had this plant for 3 years and have only ever got 1 shoot to start to grow-and that was just last month. One day the new shoot looked really good, watering day came, and then 2 days later the shoot was dead. I have considered repotting. I bottom water all plants. It is almost watering day, so no judgement on the soil! 😅What am I doing wrong?
Care Summary for ZZ Plant
ZZ Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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 475
Fast grower 274
Large, lush leaves 146
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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