Melinda Myers

ZZ Plant

Botanical Name

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Min Zone

9

Max Zone

10

Height

2 to 3 feet

Width

2 to 3 feet

Flowers

Erect spike of numerous tiny creamy white flowers encased by a sheath-like green spathe

Light

Bright, indirect light to very low light

Soil

Slightly dry

Planting & Care

• Water regularly, but allow soil to dry out between waterings
• Do not allow roots to sit in water
• Avoid cold drafts
• Easily propagated from leaf cuttings and divisions
• All parts of this plant are toxic to childen, cats and dogs

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Raven - black leaves
• Zenzi - curled leaves toward tips
• Zamicro - dwarf variety