ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
$47.99
ZZ plant has upright stalks of waxy, deep green leaflets and copes with low to bright indirect light and irregular watering.
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- LightLow to medium
- WaterWater only after the soil has dried thoroughly
- Care levelEasy
- Pot4" or 6" nursery pot
Care at a glance (click to expand or collapse)
| Light | Low to bright indirect light |
|---|---|
| Water | Water only after the soil has dried thoroughly |
| Humidity | Average indoor humidity |
| Mature size | About 2 to 3 ft tall indoors |
| Pot fit | 4" or 6" nursery pot |
| Care level | Easy: forgives a late watering and copes with a range of light |
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About this plant
The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) has upright stalks of waxy, deep green leaflets that look polished all year. It is offered in 4-inch and 6-inch nursery pots and suits home offices and rooms with limited light.
It grows in low to bright indirect light. Strong direct sun is more likely to harm it than shade is. Water only when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel completely dry.
Thick, potato-like rhizomes under the soil store moisture, which is why it tolerates irregular watering. Use a porous, fast-draining mix with extra perlite or similar grit when you repot.
Indoors it reaches about 2 to 3 feet tall. Growth is steady rather than fast, and new stalks emerge from the base over time.
Where to put this plant
Needs: Low to medium light
Find the window you have. Each one gives a different kind of light.
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East-facing windowGentle morning sun, then bright shade.Best spot
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South-facing windowBrightest, with sun most of the day.3 to 5 ft back
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West-facing windowStrong, hot afternoon sun.3 to 5 ft back
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North-facing windowSoft, steady light with no direct sun.At the glass
Distance changes it too
Grows well alongside
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Care guides from the Journal
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How do I care for a ZZ plant?
Give it low to bright indirect light, a fast-draining mix and infrequent watering. Keep it out of strong direct sun.
How often should I water a ZZ plant?
Water only when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel completely dry, then let the pot drain. Its rhizomes store water, so waiting is safer than watering early.
How big does a ZZ plant get?
Indoors it reaches about 2 to 3 feet tall. Growth is steady and fairly slow.
How much light does a ZZ plant need?
Low to bright indirect light. It tolerates low light, though growth is slower than in brighter indirect light.
How do I propagate a ZZ plant?
For ZZ plants in general: leaf or stem cuttings can root in moist mix or water, but they take many weeks. Dividing the rhizomes when repotting is faster.
Which size is pictured?
Choose the 4-inch or 6-inch nursery pot at the top of the page. Pot size refers to the container, not the height of the plant.