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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