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
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