Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Zamioculcas
With its glossy, dark upright foliage, the ZZ Plant is one of the toughest houseplants of all, thriving where others fail.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
East Africa
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Rarely
Maintenance
Easy
The unkillable plant of East Africa
Native to East Africa, the ZZ Plant is known for its glossy leaves and its remarkable ability to store water in underground rhizomes.
It tolerates shade, drought, and neglect while staying glossy and elegant, making it the ideal choice for beginners, offices, and dim corners.
"The ZZ Plant asks for almost nothing and always stays elegant."
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Styling Tip 01
Tolerates Anything
It does well in shade or bright indirect light, making it unbeatable indoors.
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Styling Tip 02
Minimal Watering
Let the soil dry out completely between waterings; overwatering is its greatest threat.
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Styling Tip 03
Glossy Leaves
Wipe its leaves with a damp cloth to keep their shine and aid photosynthesis.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
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Flowering
Foliage