Green zz plant (net pot sized)

The Green ZZ Plant (short for Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is one of the most popular and low-maintenance indoor plants out there. Its deep green, glossy leaves and sculptural form make it a favorite for homes, offices, and minimalist spaces.

🌿 Green ZZ Plant Overview

• Common Name: ZZ Plant, Zanzibar Gem

• Scientific Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe)

• Type: Tropical perennial, grown as a houseplant

✅ Key Characteristics

🌱 Why It’s a Favorite

• Almost impossible to kill—great for beginners

• Tolerates low light, infrequent watering, and neglect

• Purifies air (removes toxins like benzene, xylene)

• Perfect for offices, bedrooms, or shaded corners

• Has a cool, futuristic look with its deep green, symmetrical leaves

💡 Care Tips

• Let soil dry completely between waterings

• Avoid overwatering—it stores water in rhizomes (underground tubers)

• Clean leaves occasionally to maintain shine and photosynthesis

• Repot only every few years; likes being root-bound

• Can be propagated by leaf cuttings, division, or rhizomes

⚠️ Things to Note

• Yellowing leaves = overwatering

• Droopy stems = usually underwatering or low humidity (rare)

• Doesn’t like cold drafts or temps below 50°F (10°C)