General Landscape Uses: Indoor, shaded beds, dry gardens
Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended
Description: The ZZ Plant has glossy leaves that look almost fake. It tolerates very little sun and dry conditions, making this plant great for indoors as well.
Dimensions: Height 1.5 – 3 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Native Range: Eastern Africa
Native Habitats: Dry grasslands, open woodlands, rocky outcrops
Soils: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6-7)
Nutritional Requirements: Low
Salt Water Tolerance: Low
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: High
Light Requirements: Shade
Flower Color: Pale yellow to brown
Flower Characteristics: Rare
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Fleshy berry, small, oval to round, green to yellowish
Wildlife and Ecology: Minimal pollinator attraction and fauna use
Horticultural Notes: Propagated by cuttings, seed, division
Comments: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested; causes irritation and GI upset
Robert Tomas –
The plant arrived looking, the new growth was looking good, the leaves were beautiful. Very good purchase Smart Plants Nursery.
Luke P –
I ordered my ZZ plant within the holidays but was shipped immediately and received it in a wonderful condition.
Jhony –
I ordered my ZZ plant within the holidays but was delivered immediately and received it in a wonderful condition. I love how Smarty Plants Nursery send emails for everything especially the photo of your plant before delivery. Thank you!
Carlos –
The zz plant are beautiful. It arrived in perfect condition. It is a lovely plant. In Smarty Plants Nursery the plants are good quality. Thank you.
Jorge L –
I am totally pleased with my ZZ plant. It arrived in perfect condition. It was somewhat smaller than expected but, it is a lovely plant. I will definitely purchase from Smarty Plants Nursery again.
Theresa –
I couldn’t be happier with the two plants I sent my daughter for her birthday! She is thrilled with her gift!
Jhony –
I ordered my ZZ plant within the holidays but was shipped immediately and received it in a wonderful condition.