ZZ plant; Zanzibar gem; Fern arum

Why We Love the Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Shiny and sculptural, Zamioculcas zamiifolia has a really strong dramatic look. She’s an ideal beginner’s plant as she’s super easy to look after, thriving in almost any room.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia Care Tips

Light Watering

They don't need a lot of water, particularly in winter. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry.

Feeding

It’ll love you if you feed occasionally with a liquid fertiliser about once a month (no more than that) in spring and summer.

Most light Conditions

An ideal option if you don’t have bright rooms. She’ll cope with very little light, though not total darkness.

About Zamioculcas zamiifolia

The ZZ Plant, or Zamioculcas, is native to Central Africa, but has spread across much of the eastern side of the continent too. It’s used to extremes of weather, surviving long periods of drought and then intense downpours. The ways it’s adapted to those conditions are the reason it’s such an excellent, easygoing houseplant.

It can store water and nutrients for a long time, meaning you don’t need to give it a drink very often. When you do water it, make sure to let all the excess run out of the bottom of the pot, so as not to waterlog it. It will cope with neglect - the odd missed watering; minimal light - a lot better than most plants. If you like a plant that’s easygoing and sculptural, look no further.

Did you know?

In various parts of Tanzania, the juice of the ZZ Plant is used to treat earache, inflammation and ulceration. It’s a regular little green nurse.