Botanico

Plant profile

ZZ plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (G.Lodd.) Engl.

Family: Araceae · Genus: Zamioculcas

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The ZZ plant: nearly indestructible indoors. Slow growth with very little water.

From Wikipedia

Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It is a tropical herbaceous perennial plant, and is native to eastern Africa, including Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its common names include Zanzibar gem, Zuzu plant, emerald palm, ZZ plant, aroid palm and eternity plant. It is commonly grown as a houseplant, mainly because it has attractive glossy foliage and is easy to care for. Zamioculcas zamiifolia is winter-hardy in USDA Zones 9 and 10.

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Open-data facts

Life form
Its biology is perennial, not strictly annual.
Climate
Tropical climate with a dry season: warmth and a clearly defined dry period.
Origin / area
According to taxonomic sources, it comes from: Kenya to KwaZulu-Natal.
Native distribution
It appears natively in: Kenya, Eastern Tropical Africa, Africa · Tanzania, Eastern Tropical Africa, Africa · Malawi, Southern Tropical Africa, Africa · Mozambique, Southern Tropical Africa, Africa · Zimbabwe, Southern Tropical Africa, Africa · KwaZulu-Natal, Southern Africa, Africa.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Other species it relates to:

      Chrysomphalus dictyospermi

    • Acts as a host plant for:

      Athelia rolfsii, Colletotrichum cliviae, Phytophthora nicotianae

    Basic care

    Watering
    If unsure, wait a couple more days before watering again.
    Light
    Manages in rooms with only gentle daylight.
    Temperature
    On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
    Humidity
    Strong heating is rarely a serious problem.

    Pet toxicity

    See a vet if you suspect your pet has eaten any part.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

    Sources