Plant profile
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Shiny leaves, thrives in any light. Perfect for offices.
Care snapshot
Light
Low light tolerant
Water
Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Slow
Space
Medium space, up to 120 cm
Typical cost
₹250-600
Why it works
Good fit notes
Thrives anywhere
Care tip: Survives on minimal water and light
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
As an Araceae plant, it is treated as irritating/toxic if chewed, likely from calcium oxalate crystals.
Keep away from chewing pets and toddlers; wash hands after handling sap or divisions.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose glossy firm leaflets and upright stems.
- Check rhizomes are firm if visible.
- Compact cultivars cost more; verify cultivar if buying Raven or Zenzi.
Avoid
- Yellow stems in wet soil
- Soft rhizomes
- Artificially polished leaves
Plant personality
Useful traits
ZZ plant stores water in rhizomes, which is why it tolerates missed watering.
It tolerates low indoor light but grows better in bright indirect light.
Overwatering is the main failure mode; rhizome rot is difficult to reverse once advanced.
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