Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

Light: Low to bright, indirect light
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water sparingly and avoid leaving the roots in standing water.
Humidity: Average household humidity
Temperature: Ideally 18–27°C
Care level: Very easy

The ZZ Plant stores water in its thick rhizomes, so it is highly drought tolerant. Overwatering is the main thing to avoid. It can tolerate lower light levels, although growth will be faster in brighter indirect light.

Botanical name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Common name: ZZ Plant / Zanzibar Gem
Plant family: Araceae
Origin: Eastern Africa
Plant type: Tropical evergreen houseplant
Growth habit: Upright and clumping
Mature size: Approximately 60–100 cm indoors
Pet friendly: No

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia is known for its thick stems, glossy leaflets and underground rhizomes that store water. This natural adaptation allows the plant to survive periods of drought and makes it particularly forgiving in indoor environments.

Placement: Indoor
Growth rate: Slow to moderate
Preferred light: Low to bright indirect light
Humidity: Average
Care difficulty: Very easy
Drought tolerant: Yes
Low-light tolerant: Yes
Decorative pot included: No
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested by cats, dogs or humans

Please note that each plant is unique. Height, number of stems, leaf size and overall fullness may vary slightly from the images shown.