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Zamioculcas zamiifolia 14cm H55cm

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 14cm H55cm
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia, commonly known as the ZZ Plant, is a hardy, low-maintenance houseplant with glossy, deep green leaves that thrive in low-light conditions. Its ability to tolerate neglect and minimal watering makes it one of the most reliable and popular indoor plants.

  • Full Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
  • Common Names: ZZ Plant, Zanzibar Gem, Emerald Palm
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar)
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found growing in dry grasslands and shaded forest edges, where it stores water in thick rhizomes to survive droughts

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Tolerates low to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sunlight
  • Ideal Room: Office, bedroom, or hallway — ideal for low-light spaces
  • Feeding: Balanced houseplant fertilizer every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer
  • Humidity: Prefers low to moderate humidity
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C; avoid cold drafts below 15°C
  • Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
  • Pet/Child Safe: Toxic (species level) — contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause mouth irritation, drooling, and nausea if ingested by pets or humans
  • Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix with sand or perlite to prevent root rot
  • Propagation: Leaf or stem cuttings; can also propagate from rhizome division
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 45–90 cm tall; 30–60 cm wide
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Rare; occasionally spider mites or mealybugs — treat with neem oil
  • Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when rootbound
  • Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves to maintain appearance
  • Air Purification: Excellent; filters benzene, toluene, and xylene from the air
  • Folklore: The ZZ Plant is often regarded as a symbol of prosperity and endurance due to its ability to thrive under neglect

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