ZZ Plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia
At a glance
- Light
- Adaptable
- 200–15000 lux
- Water
- Every 14–21 days
- Soil completely dry between waterings
- Humidity
- 30–50%
- Tolerates dry air
- Temperature
- 18–30°C
- Ideal 18–26°C
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- well-draining
- Mature size
- 90 cm tall
- 60 cm wide
- Native to
- Eastern Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa
- Growth
- Slow
- Upright
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Compare with similar plants
| Trait | ZZ Plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia | Snake Plant Dracaena trifasciata | Heartleaf Philodendron Philodendron hederaceum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Adaptable | Adaptable | Medium indirect |
| Water | 14–21 days | 14–21 days | 7–10 days |
| Pet safe | Toxic to cats and dogs | Toxic to cats and dogs | Toxic to cats and dogs |
| Difficulty | Very Easy | Very Easy | Very Easy |
| Mature size | 90 cm | 90 cm | 100 cm |
Light requirements in detail
ZZ Plant prefers adaptable (200–15000 lux) . Extremely adaptable; tolerates fluorescent office lighting and prefers indirect over direct sun
A spot 1–2 meters from a bright east or south-facing window usually fits this range. Direct afternoon sun through unfiltered glass can scorch leaves; sheer curtains help diffuse it.
Watering in detail
Water ZZ Plant every 14– 21 days during the growing season, allowing Soil completely dry between waterings to dry between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter when growth slows.
This plant tolerates the occasional missed watering — err on the dry side rather than overwater.
