6" ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, affectionately called the ZZ plant or Zanzibar Gem, is a tropical plant in the aroid family, Araceae. It is native to Zanzibar, Kenya, and Eastern Africa. You might spot large potato-like rhizomes under the surface of its potting mix. Having evolved in drier conditions than most other aroids, these plants have evolved rhizomes that store water to help the ZZ plant survive drought in its natural environment. The rhizomes are actually underground stems, and what you see above ground are the stems' leaves. Using these underground rhizomes, the plant slowly creeps over time to new locations, spawning new aboveground leaves along the way.

Thrives in medium to low indirect light. Can tolerate bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.

Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Increase frequency with increased light.