ZZ Plant

ZZ Plant


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Foliage

Characterized by their shiny, oval-shaped deep green leaves, ZZ plants make excellent additions to any collection.

Height

On average, these plants grow to be 4 feet tall.

Toxicity

These plants are toxic to humans and pets, and should never be ingested under any circumstances.

CARE GUIDE

  • Light
    • This plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight. If placing indoors, a southern facing window is optimal.
  • Water
    • Regularly water the plant, allowing it to fully dry out before proceeding to water again. 
  • Temperature
    • Anything between  60° F to 75° is optimal, the warmer the better. No lower than 45°F.
  • Humidity
    • Normal household humidity levels will allow the plant to thrive. 
  • Soil
    • This plant prefers a rather sandy soil mixture, like combining one part perlite with two parts peat.
  • Fertilizer
    • These plants do not require regular fertilization, however a gentle indoor fertilizer at half strength will be fine. 
  • Re-potting
    • Rarely needs repotting, however when done make sure the pot is no more than two inches greater than the old pot. 

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