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Zamioculcas zamiifolia
ZZ plantMood Meter: Chill AF
Also called: Zanzibar Gem, Emerald Palm
Glossy, thick dark-green leaflets on upright stalks
Growth habit: rhizomatous rosette. Drought tolerance: very high.
Grows from water-storing rhizomes; extremely overwatering-sensitive despite looking sturdy.
Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF
Water-storing rhizomes make it exceptionally tolerant of neglect and low light; overwatering is far more dangerous than dryness.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun is tolerated when acclimated; avoid abrupt intense exposure.
Let the potting mix dry very thoroughly before watering again; soak and drain rather than giving frequent small amounts.
Very well-draining mix with generous mineral aeration; avoid dense, persistently moist media.
Average household humidity is entirely sufficient.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
