Black Zamia - Big

Zamia also is known as Zamioculcas Zamifolia (ZZ), is one of the easy to grow houseplants that are long-lasting, affordable and needs least maintenance. This is probably the best plant for the first time plant owner. It is a native of Eastern Africa and recently has started gaining popularity throughout the world.

This is a flowering plant but the flower comes very rarely. This plant is famous for its wide, dark green, oval-shaped glossy leaves. It propagates easily but grows slowly. This plant lives for a long time and can grow up to 2-4 feet indoor. It has potato-like root under each stem which is called rhizomes; which stores water and helps the plant to withstand drought.

Zamia can do photosynthesis under the minimum light which makes it a perfect indoor plant. It effectively absorbs air pollutants like xylene, toluene, benzene, etc.

ZZ plant is one of the best indoor plants, with a little care can make the plant looks happy and healthy. The only way to kill this plant is frequent overwatering. Water this plant only when the top part of the soil is dry. Keep the plant dry for few days in between watering. It needs good drainage pot mix so that the excess water can easily drain out and saves the plant from root rot. In order to keep the leaves clean wipe it with a damp cloth whenever required. It grows well under bright indirect sunlight.

This plant should be fertilized every 6 months with a water-soluble reported fertilizer. To avoid root damage, fertilizer should not be applied when the soil is dry. Wait for at least 3-4 months before fertilizing a new plant. For better growth, it should be repotted once in a year

Plant height: 15" to 18"

Spread 6" to 8"

Pot Size: 8" Nursery Pot