Scientific Name Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Zamia's Colocasia (Lotus-root) with Zamia's leaves) 'Zenzi'
Common Name ZZ Plant, Zuzu Plant, Zanzibar Gem, Aroid Palm, Eternity Plant, Emerald Palm
Origin Native to East Africa, from Kenya to South Africa.
Description Easy to care for, the ZZ Plant is identifiable by its thick, waxy leaves and lush dark green colour. They rarely produce flowers, despite being a flowering species, but make up for it in their unique, zigzagging leaves. They also have air-purifying qualities, making them the perfect addition to any room, and not just for the aesthetics! Watch your ZZ Plant grow as it sends out new stalks of leaves, which start as a pale, bright green and mature to the darker green of established foliage. Plus, the ZZ Plant is tolerant of neglect, meaning it's a great choice even for the least experienced indoor gardener. Light Your ZZ Plant will really love a window with morning or evening sunlight, but will do well in most levels of light- just make sure ift gets less water in a darker location and don't change the amount of light too suddenly. Water The perfect plant for forgetful indoor gardeners, the ZZ Plant likes to dry out fully between waters; make sure it has less water in darker locations, and water less frequently in winter too.
Humidity This plant will be fine with low humidity; if it's in a more humid environment, don't mist it or it could start to rot, and otherwise just hose it down to get rid of dust on its leaves as needed. Soil Use a chunky, well-drainig mix- similar to cacti, ZZ Plants hate soggy soil. Repot every two years only as necessary; the ZZ Plant would rather move later than too soon.
Food Fertilise every three months; make sure to water it first so as not to burn your roots! Temperature Keep it between 15-25°C; the only point this plant is fussy on is the cold, so keep it indoors and warm!
Pet-safe No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.
Sprouts Top Tips To keep your plant both looking and feeling healthy, prune of yellowed or dried leaves with sharp scissors or shears.
We have launched our first (hopefully monthly) ‘Letter from the Founder’ blog post. I talk about a string of bad luck, from water gushing from various ceilings in my life to a break-in, and also reflect on the incredible work we have done to win two awards earlier this year. I look ahead to what’s coming up in August, projects we are working on with our clients, and some thoughts about the rest of the year. And I give an insight into my brain, why I am who I am and why I’m so thankful for all the opportunities, passion and excitement that running Sprouts has given me as a founder and as a woman.