Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Also Known As

Caladium zamiaefolium
Zamioculas zamifolia
Zamioculcas lanceolata
Zamioculcas loddigesii
Aroid Palm
Emerald Palm
Succulent Philodendron
Zanzibar Gem
Zuzu Plant
ZZ Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, aroid

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

10b-12

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia plant details

Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a broadleaf evergreen aroid cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Plant type: aroid cactus / succulent
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zamioculcas zamiifolia

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the very few plant that we would recommend for a darker room. Thick, waxy. eliptic leaves on upright (that resembles a cycad) stem that can extend to close to 4'. Potato-like tubers form under the soil line with thick roots. Slowly expands outward.

By: The Other Side Nursery

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, commonly called ZZ Plant, is an interesting, large houseplant displaying shiny, dark green, thick leathery leaflets on arching stems that resemble Cycad foliage. This is a slow grower. ZZ Plant grows best in well-drained soil that dries between waterings and indirect light. Feed once a year with a slow-release fertilizer. Creates a dramatic accent in larger planters. Easy and low maintenance. Protect from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

"Houseplant of the Year" . The ZZ plant is ideal for low light conditions where few other plants thrive. The dark green, shiny, alternate leaves grow on stout, fleshy stalks that are swollen at the base. Growing from an underground rhizome that stores water, the ZZ Plant is extremely tolerant to drought and low light conditions. This indestructible houseplant has an almost prehistoric appearance! It's an excellent container plant for interiorscapes and was named 'Houseplant of the Year" for its ease of growing and unusual beauty.