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This beautiful, unique almost impossible to kill succulent burst onto the market a few years ago and has become an immediate
hit. ZZ plants have long stems covered in hundreds of round plump shiny green leaves
(or leaflets as they are called). This may be the hardiest and most forgiving houseplant that I can recommend.
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CARE OF ZZ PLANT (ZAMIOCULCAS)
Light: A ZZ plant looks gorgeous whether it is in extremely low light or bright indirect
light: . However, this is a slow growing plant even in good light; in low light it is even slower.
Water: Over watering is the only way I know of to kill this unbelievably hardy plant. Allow
the soil to thoroughly dry out before you water; when in doubt do not water. Unlike some plants, a ZZ plant is very forgiving,
allowing you to over water two or even three times in a row before showing any serious damage. The lower the light, the less
often you need to water. Direct sun will burn the leaves.
Temperature: This
tropical plants prefers temperatures above 60 degrees; lower temperatures slow down plant growth. 65-80 degrees is ideal.
Propagation: Place the bottom of a leaflet (leave) in a small pot of well-drained
soil. Be patient, it could take up to several months before you see any new growth.
Pests:
I, personally, have never seen any pests on a ZZ plant, that doesn’t mean that yours couldn’t get mealy bugs or spider mites. Spray the green solution should any appear.
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ZZ PLANT (ZAMIOCULCAS) FAQ’S
1. I have had my small ZZ plant for over a year and it hasn’t gotten any new growth. Should
I fertilize it more often?
Your ZZ plant needs more light not more fertilizer.
2. A few of the leaves on my ZZ plant are turning yellow.
You are consistently over watering your ZZ plant.
Move it to brighter light and allow the soil to thoroughly dry out.
3. The new
growth on my ZZ plant is turning brown and not opening.
It sounds like the ends of the stems are getting sun burned.
Move your ZZ plant to an area where it will not be in the direct sun.
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