Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Species · Zamioculcas
Also known as ZZ plant
ZZ plant sends glossy, divided leaves up from underground rhizomes. Each leaf carries pairs of shiny green leaflets.
- Light: Bright indirect light supports its best growth, though it tolerates low light. Source and guidance ↓
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Light
- Bright indirect light supports its best growth, though it tolerates low light.
- Watering
- Allow the potting mix to dry before watering again; reduce watering when winter growth slows.
- Substrate
- Choose freely draining potting compost.
- Mature size
- Around 0.5–1 m in both height and spread.
- Propagation
- Individual leaflets can be used as cuttings.
General guidance for Zamioculcas
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- Bright, indirect for best growth; avoid direct sun.
- Water
- Mix completely dry → water; drain excess.
- Temperature
- Summer outdoors: bring inside before temperatures drop below ~16°C.
More about growing Zamioculcas
Genus guidance sourcesKew Plants of the World Online: Zamioculcas zamiifolia range and habitat ↗Missouri Botanical Garden: Zamioculcas zamiifolia ↗RHS: Zamioculcas zamiifolia Raven ('Dowon') ↗RHS: Zamioculcas genus characteristics ↗NC State Extension — Zamioculcas zamiifolia ↗RHS — Zamioculcas zamiifolia ↗Reviewed 2026-09-22.
Names & identity
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a recognised species in the genus Zamioculcas. Chonk keeps this permanent identity page separate from individual seller adverts.
- Canonical Chonk name
- Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Accepted or parent name
- Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Species epithet
- zamiifolia
- Common names
- ZZ plant
Sources
Plant information
RHS: Zamioculcas zamiifolia ↗
Introduction · Substrate · Mature size · Propagation
Checked 2026-09-24.NC State Extension: Zamioculcas zamiifolia ↗
Light · Watering
Checked 2026-09-24.Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗