ZZ Plant is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcas zamiifolia. A tropical perennial plant native to eastern Africa, from Kenya south to northeastern South Africa.
It has attractive and dark green leaves which makes it best for offices and homes. ZZ is drought tolerant plant and accepts low-light conditions. ZZ plant flowers very rare when grown indoors but it can produce little white and spathe-type flowers almost identical to the flowers of a peace lily.
This plant is an excellent air purifier according to NASA which removes toxins such as xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air.
Plant specification
Common Name
Aroid Palm, Zuzu plant
Maximum Reachable Height
1-2 meters.
Flower Colour
Greenish White.
Bloom Time
Rarely bloom
Difficulty Level
Easy
ZZ Plant Planting And Care
Sunlight
It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the ZZ Plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
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