ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia · Native to Eastern Africa
One of the toughest houseplants there is, now in a generous floor size — glossy, deep-green leaflets on upright, arching stems. It shrugs off low light, dry air, and missed waterings.
Available in 12 inchCare
Light
Famous for thriving in low to bright indirect light, making it one of the toughest houseplants available. It adapts easily to offices and low-light rooms.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. Its thick rhizomes store water, so it tolerates long stretches without watering — overwatering is the main risk.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining potting soil and fertilize lightly once a month during the growing season.
Details
A rhizomatous evergreen prized for glossy foliage and a near-indestructible, drought-proof nature.
- ✅ Glossy, dark-green upright foliage
- ✅ Thrives in low light and dry air
- ✅ Extremely drought tolerant
Size
Available in a 12 inch pot.
Good to Know
⚠️ The ZZ Plant is toxic if ingested and the sap can irritate skin — keep away from pets and children and wash hands after handling. Not meant for human or animal consumption.
Plant Bio
Zamioculcas zamiifolia · the ZZ Plant or Zanzibar Gem
The ZZ Plant is a hardy evergreen native to Eastern Africa, where it endures long dry spells. That resilience is exactly why it’s become one of the most popular, forgiving houseplants in the world: it stores water in thick underground rhizomes and can coast through neglect, drought, and dim rooms with ease. In this 12-inch size it makes a full, upright floor plant.
Its look is clean and architectural — upright, gently arching stems lined with rows of glossy, dark-green leaflets so smooth they can look almost artificial.
It genuinely thrives on hands-off care: it handles low light (even office fluorescents), low humidity, and infrequent watering. The one thing it won’t forgive is overwatering, so let the soil dry fully between drinks.
Tough, glossy, and virtually indestructible — just keep it away from pets and children, as all parts are toxic if chewed.
Why the ZZ is so easy
- Stores water in rhizomes — very drought tolerant.
- Handles low light and dry indoor air.
- Main risk is overwatering, not neglect.
- Toxic if ingested; sap can irritate skin.
Note: Toxic if ingested and the sap can irritate skin. Keep away from pets and children. Grown for ornamental purposes and not intended for human or animal consumption.