ZZ Plant
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a succulent growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
2-3 ft
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Eastern Africa
Climatic Condition
Semi-arid, warm
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
40-50
Potting media
Loamy or sandy soil
Fertilizers
Potassium-rich
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
500-700 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.5-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.2-0.3 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3-5 years
Health Benefits
Used in ornamental gardening, purifies air, low maintenance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Fungal Infections, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, leaf drop
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil