Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Zamioculcas |
| Species | zamiifolia |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Eastern and southern tropical Africa. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Used to purify air in buildings. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-60 |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and slightly vase shaped. |
| Landscape | As a tropical landscape plant or as a potted plant in containers inside. |
| Propagation | Root stem cuttings (20-75 cm) in water. |
| Cultivation | Easy to grow in low light conditions and requiring little water. |
| Pests | None of note. |
| Habitat | Dry grasslands. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Herbaceous, smooth, green stems, enlarged towards the base. |
| Leaf Description | Pinnately compound, with 6-8 pairs of elliptic, shiny, dark green, waxy, leaflets. Each leaflet can be up to 9 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Spadix (creamy-white) encased in a green spathe. |
Photographs
Zamioculcas zamiifolia, form.