ZZ plant care

Zamioculcas zamiifolia needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Other names: Zanzibar gem, Zamioculcas
Light: Medium light. Put it in low to bright indirect light. Keep it out of strong direct sun.
Soil check: Every 14 to 28 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a fast-draining mix. Mix potting soil with perlite or coarse sand.

Yellow, soft stems mean too much water. Let the pot dry fully before the next water.
Do not water on a fixed day. The thick roots store water for weeks.
The sap can irritate skin and mouths. Keep the plant away from pets and children, and wash your hands after you handle it.

We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.