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Zamioculcas zamiifolia or ZZ Plant. Its glossy, dark green, waxy leaves form a naturally upright, architectural habit, creating a bold and elegant indoor display. Hardy and extremely low-maintenance, ZZ Plant thrives in low-light areas, making it perfect for offices, living rooms, or shaded indoor corners.
Key Features:
- Glossy, dark green, waxy leaves with upright, architectural growth.
- Extremely low-maintenance and tolerant of low-light conditions.
- Ideal for homes, offices, or decorative indoor planters.
- Perfect for both small and large interior spaces due to its sculptural form.
- Estimated Size After 5 Years: 60–90 cm (2–3 feet) tall indoors, depending on care and conditions.
Care Tips:
- Position: Thrives in bright, indirect light but tolerates low-light conditions; avoid direct sunlight.
- Soil/Compost: Use a well-draining, nutrient-rich houseplant mix.
- Watering: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings; water sparingly to prevent root rot.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 6–8 weeks during the growing season.
- Aftercare: Remove yellow or damaged leaves. Minimal maintenance is required due to slow growth.
Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 90cm high
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