low light (more than 8 feet from a window, or a north-facing room. A grow light 10-12 inches away works great if your windows are not cutting it)Light

Every 2-3 weeks in summer, once a month or less in winter. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. The rhizomes underground store water like little batteries, so forgetting to water is no big deal. Overwatering? That's how you actually kill a ZZ plant.Water

30-50%Humidity

65-85°FTemperature

easyDifficulty

ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Easy

Thrives in low light and tolerates serious neglect. The rhizomes store water underground, so forgetting to water for a few weeks is totally fine.

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Care Guide

How to grow ZZ Plant

Light

low light (more than 8

Water

Every 2-3 weeks in summer,

Humidity

30-50%

Temperature

65-85°F

Soil

Standard potting soil mixed 50/50

Propagation

Division is the fast way:

Common Problems

95%

Did You Know

Fun Facts

ZZ plants show up in traditional Tanzanian medicine as a remedy for earache and inflammation. The juice of the plant was applied directly to the skin.

It's the only species in its entire genus. Taxonomically, it's a total loner. Its closest relatives aren't even in the same plant family!

Dutch nurseries started mass-producing these in the late 1990s, and within ten years they were in every office lobby on the planet. Before that, almost nobody outside East Africa had heard of them.

Pet Safety

Toxic to pets

Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals, and the sap can irritate your skin. Wear gloves when repotting or trimming!