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Raven ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon'
ZZ plantMood Meter: Chill AF
Also called: Raven ZZ, Black ZZ Plant
How to identify it
ZZ cultivar whose new leaflets emerge bright green and mature to deep purple-black.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: rhizomatous upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF
Shares the drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature of standard ZZ; adequate light helps new growth mature into its characteristic dark color.
Care guide
Light
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning sun may be tolerated.
Water
Allow most or all of the mix to dry before watering deeply.
Soil / substrate
Fast-draining, highly aerated mix.
Humidity
Average household humidity is fine.
Support / growth
No support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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