Can you give me some suggestions? Here’s a post I did a few months ago: https://www.joyusgarden.com/propagating-a-zz-plant-rooting-stem-cuttings-in-water/ Nell, Hi there Nell , I recently purchased 2 zz plants from ikea and they both had 1 of each yellowing leaves at the very bottom of older stems. I have 2 ZZ’s & both are healthy as can be. Plus, it’s not too big neither too small, making it ideal for both large and small spaces. They’re such great plants Kelly! Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "acbe59f47ebf8a07d80e21fd9404d932" );document.getElementById("bbb518a4f0").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Hi, I’m Nell, and this is where I celebrate all things garden and share my passion for plants, flowers and the great outdoors. The locals also use the entire plant to treat the inflammatory condition–Mshipa. They don’t need watering too often. Direct sunlight causes the leaves to yellow and curl … Hi Vandana – I kept this ZZ Plant outdoors here in Tucson for the 1st summer. This was in great condition at Home Depot. Just simply enjoy its beauty. I’ve had one for several years, it’s been on a west windowsill in my kitchen. To improve the drainage system, you can look for a mix that contains a large amount of sand or perlite, such as a cactus or succulent soil mix. The extract is also a source of antioxidants and the juice is used to treat ear-ache in Tanzania. Nell, Cristina – You’re welcome. Thanks so much for this article! I love the ZZ Plant because it’s gorgeous, tough and so easy to care for. Even if the tips are broken, new stems will eventually appear. In Tanzania a poultice of bruised plant material from Z. zamiifolia is used as a treatment of the inflammatory condition known as "mshipa".

It’s great at removing VOC’s, and is another plant you have to try hard to kill, but I don’t recommend that. It shines on its own!! It will be fine out of direct sun but just make sure it doesn’t stay consistently wet. Easy does it when it comes to watering the ZZ Plant.

Or did I simply not give it enough water the first time? If you mean not opening up, I’ve never heard of a ZZ Plant doing that. I recommend watering this plant every 2 weeks. I have same plant in my house. The reason why the ZZ plant gained so much popularity is that it’s probably the toughest plant out there.

Now, it doesn’t mean that ZZ plant can live without water, it’s just that it is not as needy, as most of the other plants. Any suggestions? Check out plants that require water once a month, 19 Outdoor Hammock Stand DIY | Hammock Ideas You Should’t Miss, 18 Indoor Rock Garden Ideas | How to Make an Indoor Rock Garden, Are Carrot Leaves Edible | Can You Eat Carrot Leaves, 50 #MAINSTREAM Houseplants You Should Grow, 32 Beautiful Dreamiest Garden on Pinterest, 30 Beautiful Agave Varieties For Containers & Indoors, Homemade Herbal Ice Cream Recipes From 8 Garden Herbs. Hi Cristina – Great – your ZZ will love the FL climate. You should have no problem as long as you don’t water these too much.
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When it comes to potting soil, ZZ plants have no special demands. Of course, shower it with admiration and praise but no babying is needed with this 1. They open close to the base so there’s a chance you could miss them. That causes them to bend a bit. Hi Nell. The drier the surrounding environment, the more frequently it should be watered. I repotted it and it now has five stems and doing well. If you notice one area is more humid than another one, just move it to the drier area. Hopefully you’ll see some more new leaf stalks emerging in a few months. View on Amazon » I’m excited to go find a ZZ plant in a store near me!

The ZZ plant is a distant relative to palm trees, but small enough to fit on a table. Yes, you can buy small ZZ Plants, but despite people saying it’s a slow growing plant, mine grew fast. The spathe like blooms are insignificant & appear infrequently. Mine still is growing the new leaf-stalks starting right about now (Jan.) in Seattle, but slowly. According to the NASA Clean Air Study, the ZZ plant helps in cleaning the indoor air by absorbing pollutants such as xylene, toluene, and carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. Hi Susana – Yes it will eventually. It thrives in bright areas and performs unbelievably well in rooms without natural light, provided that fluorescent lighting is the main source of artificial light. Hi Payal – Thank you! Check out the delicious recipes! I think the seller just didn’t know how to care for it. To sum it all up: ignore this plant and it’ll be happy. Water the plant thoroughly and allow the excess water to drain out freely from the drainage holes. Required fields are marked *.

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