Zamioculcas zamiifolia

ZZ Plant

2.0 Collector Rating
Wild Species
£ · CommonHighNative to grasslands and dry forests of eastern Africa, from Kenya to South Africa; grown globally as a low-maintenance interior plant.

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Morphology

leaf ShapePinnately compound, elliptic leaflets
leaf Length40-60cm (whole stalk)
leaf Width3-6cm per leaflet
petiole ColorPale green
venationPinnate
textureGlossy, waxy
variegationN/A
growth HabitUpright rosette from tuberous rhizomes

About

The ZZ Plant is built for survival, storing water in thick rhizomes beneath the soil that let it shrug off weeks of neglect. Its glossy, dark green pinnate leaves grow in stiff upright stalks that catch the light almost like plastic foliage, which is part of why it reads as so architectural in interior spaces. Native to semi-arid regions of East Africa, it has evolved to cope with drought and low light, making it one of the most forgiving aroids available to home growers. It is slow growing but essentially indestructible, tolerating fluorescent office lighting and irregular watering schedules with ease.

Climate Profile

OriginNative to grasslands and dry forests of eastern Africa, from Kenya to South Africa; grown globally as a low-maintenance interior plant.
HumidityTolerates dry air
Temperature18-26°C
LightLow to bright indirect light
FamilyAraceae
GenusZamioculcas

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant) is ranked as Common rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 2.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics
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Quick Facts

growth HabitRhizomatous, upright rosette
mature Size45-90cm tall and wide
lightLow to bright indirect light
humidityTolerates dry air
temperature18-26°C
difficultyVery Easy
growth SpeedSlow
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