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Description

Your hallway gets one thin strip of daylight in the late afternoon, just enough to find your keys by. A large ZZ plant stands by the door anyway. Its glossy leaflets line up along upright stems like rows of polished green coins. Every so often, a pale lime shoot pushes up through the soil.

It holds water in thick roots under the soil, so it copes with dim rooms and the odd forgotten week. That makes it an easy choice for busy apartments and offices.

Care

Where should I place a ZZ plant in my house?

ZZ plants do best in bright, indirect light, but they'll also grow in very low light, like a hallway or a windowless office. Keep yours out of direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves and leave brown patches.

Can a ZZ plant live in low light?

ZZ plants can live in very low light, which is why they're so popular in offices and north-facing apartments. Growth slows in a dim room, though. For steady new shoots, the best ZZ plant light is bright and indirect.

How often should I water a ZZ plant?

Water a Zamioculcas only once its soil has dried out completely. In summer, that's about twice a month, and in winter, about once a month. Its thick underground stems store water, so soggy soil is a bigger risk than drought.

How often should you feed a ZZ plant?

ZZ plants need little feeding, so a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once or twice a year is plenty. Give it in spring or summer, while it's putting out new shoots. Slow growers like the Zanzibar gem don't need more.

Do ZZ plants like big or small pots?

ZZ plants do best in a pot that fits their thick roots without much spare room. Extra soil stays wet for longer, and wet soil rots the roots. Choose a pot with drainage holes, filled with a well-drained potting mix.

How big do ZZ plants get?

Our large ZZ plant stands 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m) tall. Each plant grows differently, so the height depends on the one we pick. They grow slowly, and most stay under about 4 feet (1.2 m).

Pet-friendly?

Is a ZZ plant toxic to cats and dogs?

We class our ZZ plants as not pet-friendly, so they're best kept away from cats and dogs. Choose a spot your pets can't reach, like a plant stand or a room they don't use, and pick up any fallen leaflets.

Factoids

What is so special about a ZZ plant?

The Zanzibar gem stores water in thick, potato-like roots under the soil, so it can go weeks between drinks. Add its tolerance for dim rooms, and ZZ plant care becomes simple, even if you've struggled with houseplants before.

Why is it called a ZZ plant?

ZZ is short for Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the plant's scientific name. Zamiifolia means its leaves look like those of a zamia, a palm-like plant it isn't related to. It's also the only species in its genus, which botanists call Zamioculcas.

Is the ZZ plant the same as the Zanzibar gem?

Zanzibar gem and eternity plant are both common names for the same species, Zamioculcas zamiifolia. Gardeners sometimes call it the aroid palm too, after the arum family it belongs to, even though it isn't a palm at all.

Where does the ZZ plant come from?

Zamioculcas comes from eastern Africa, where it grows wild in countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. The long dry seasons there help explain its thick roots, which store water to see it through until the rain returns.

Can you propagate a ZZ plant?

You can propagate a Zamioculcas by dividing a large clump or by rooting single leaf cuttings. Division gives you a full-sized plant straight away. A cutting takes patience, since these plants grow slowly even in good conditions.

Buy a large ZZ plant

Book a free video shopping call and we'll hold each plant up to the camera, so you can see its leaves before you choose. We deliver across NYC and NJ, and we're always happy to help once it's settled in.