Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, ZZ Plant

Selling size: Well rooted plant mentioned in last picture| 2.5" Pot Included

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, Zanzibar Gem, ZZ Plant Planting and care - Jiffy Plants:

It is normally evergreen, but becomes deciduous during drought, surviving drought due to the large potato-like rhizome that stores water until rainfall resumes.

The leaves are pinnate, 40 to 60 cm long, with 6-8 pairs of leaflets 7 to 15 cm long; they are smooth, shiny, and dark green.

The flowers are produced in a small bright yellow to brown or bronze spadix 5 to 7 cm long, partly hidden among the leaf bases; flowering is from mid summer to early autumn.

Sunlight: Moderate to bright light

Soil: Good well-drained potting soil

Water: Medium

Temperature: Minimum 18 degrees C

Fertilizer: Fertilize with a slow release palm food or a diluted household plant food once monthly during the growing season.

Caring for Zamioculcas ZamiiCardboard palm requires enough moisture to keep the trunk fat and healthy. Never let it dry to the point that the trunk and stem are wrinkled or dry.

Prune off dead leaves as they occur.

Even though the plant does well in lower light levels, by placing it in brighter light it performs even better.

Keep the plant away from any hot direct afternoon sun as the plant can burn. A good bright filtered afternoon sun would work well.