Perfect for windowless rooms, bathrooms, waiting areas, libraries, reception desks, meeting rooms, hallways, and shelf spaces.
Hailing from Africa, the Zanzibar Gem, also known as the ZZ Plant, is an ideal indoor plant for offices and homes in need of low-maintenance living decor. It is a slow growing species that prefers little water and can survive happily under the low light conditions of indoor spaces, suitable as either a medium-sized desk plant or larger floor plant. Stems and leaves are naturally shiny and waxy, requiring no more than an occasional wipe-down with a damp cloth (without leaf shine) to maintain a smart appearance.
Hailing from Africa, the Zanzibar Gem, also known as the ZZ Plant, is an ideal indoor plant for offices and homes in need of low-maintenance living decor. It is a slow growing species that prefers little water and can survive happily under the low light conditions of indoor spaces, suitable as either a medium-sized desk plant or larger floor plant. Stems and leaves are naturally shiny and waxy, requiring no more than an occasional wipe-down with a damp cloth (without leaf shine) to maintain a smart appearance.
Botanical name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Common name(s): Zanzibar Gem, ZZ Plant, Money Tree, Arum Fern, Eternity Plant
Size: Typically 2-3 feet in height and spread. Can grow up to 5 feet in favourable conditions.
Water: Water generously once a week or less, allowing soil to dry before watering again. Plant will rot if over-watered.
Light: Tolerates extremely low light. Performs best in bright to moderate indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
Temperature: Prefers 13°C - 26°C
Humidity: Not important
Further reading:
Common name(s): Zanzibar Gem, ZZ Plant, Money Tree, Arum Fern, Eternity Plant
Size: Typically 2-3 feet in height and spread. Can grow up to 5 feet in favourable conditions.
Water: Water generously once a week or less, allowing soil to dry before watering again. Plant will rot if over-watered.
Light: Tolerates extremely low light. Performs best in bright to moderate indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
Temperature: Prefers 13°C - 26°C
Humidity: Not important
Further reading:
- ZZ Plant (guide-to-houseplants.com)
- Zanzibar Gem (yates.com)
- Propagating ZZ Plant (video)
- How to Prune a ZZ Plant (sfgate.com)
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