Species Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Common name(s): ZZ Plant, Zanzibar Gem, ZuZu Plant 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Attractive glossy emerald-colored foliage
• Drought and Low-light tolerant
• New shoots of fleshy leaves can be pruned back to maintain a compact shape

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature requirement: 65 - 75°F

Humidity:   Moderate (30-70%)

Watering frequency: Moderate; Water when the top inch of soil has dried. 

Lighting:  Partial Shade    

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height: Up to 3’ 

Origin: Southeast Africa; Southern Kenya to northeastern South Africa

Regional locality: Humid to dry evergreen forest, often on rocks

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: ZZ plants are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

 ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

 The plant pictured is in a 4" pot.