![]() Positive phototropism means that the plant may stretch or grow whatever light source is available. They do need sunlight for optimal growth as poor lighting may cause their leaves to lengthen and/or fall, turn yellow (this is known as chlorosis) and grow disproportionately or unevenly, as they show positive phototropism. Although they can survive with little to no sunlight, ZZ plants should be placed in partial shade or areas where they can access bright, indirect sunlight. In addition to being watered sparingly, they need adequate drainage to ensure that overwatering does not occur.įor their soil, they also need rocky and chunky objects mixed into rich, healthy and well-drained soil. They are drought resistant plants that need to be watered only when their soil is dry, about once or twice a month. Benefits and Uses of ZZ Plantsīecause their leaves and petioles have high water content and their roots to store moisture ZZ plants grow very well in areas with poor lighting, like indoors, and can survive without water for up to four months! Each leaf can also live for six months at the very least. This is coupled with the ability of their roots, which are rhizomatous, to store moisture. These leaves and their petioles have uncommonly high moisture content, about 91% in the leaves and about 95% in the leaf stalks. Spadices are partly hidden among the bases of leaves. Their flowers are produced in small spadices, colored bright yellow, brown or bronze and 5 to 7 cm (1.97 to 2.76 in) in length. They are dark green in color and have 6 to 8 pairs of leaflets which are around 7.62 to 15 cm (3 to 6 in) long.īetween mid-summer and early autumn, ZZ plants usually flower. Their leaves and flowers are stunning, smooth and shiny.Ī plant of this species typically has pinnate (feather-like) leaves about 40.64 to 60.96 cm (16 to 24 in) in length, with thickened stems at their base. They are usually around 45.72 to 60.96 cm (18 to 24 in) tall. ZZ plants are evergreen herbaceous flowering perennials, with stout, robust and succulent rhizomes at their roots. ZZ plant planted in a pot on a wooden table. Some other common names for Zamioculcas zamiifolia are aroid palm, emerald palm, eternity plant and Zuzu plant. ![]() They are mostly grown as ornamental plants because they are easy to maintain and have glossy, attractive foliage. ![]() Some countries in the eastern part of Africa which the ZZ plant is native to are Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, some parts of South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This is a species of tropical perennials which are native to East Africa. They and other crops in their family are monocotyledons. Zanzibar gems are flowering plants belonging to the genus of aroids known as Araceae (the arum family). While their scientific name is Zamioculcas zamiifolia (hence the popular name “ZZ plant”), they are commonly called Zanzibar gems. ZZ plants are the only species in their genus Zamioculcas. But first, what are ZZ plants? How can we identify them? What are their benefits and uses? How do we grow and take care of them? There are thirteen (13) types of ZZ plants in this article including Dwarfs, Regulars, Super Novas and more. ![]()
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