Description
Zamioculcas→ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
ZZ Plant | |
Zanzibar Gem | |
Aroid Palm | |
Succulent Philodendron |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 1 to 3 feet; depending on growing conditions, the plant may attain heights to 4 feet. |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Shiny, leather-like leaves. Evergreen unless underwatered in which case plant can go dormant. |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round Other: Globose, white berries containing 1 to 2 seeds. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Aroid spathe and spadix |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1″ 1″-2″ |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Year Round |
Inflorescence Height: | 1-2 inches |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
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