Zamioculcas

( zam - ee - oh - KUL - kass )

At-A-Glance Information

This genus of herbaceous perennials are commonly called Zanzibar Gem, ZZ Plant, Zuzu Plant, Aroid Palm, Eternity Plant, Cece Plant, Wardrobe Plant or Emerald Palm. These plants are commonly grown as houseplants due to their attractive, leathery glossy foliage. These plants have a stout underground storage rhizome and are typically evergreen, but will become deciduous in drought situations. ZZ Plants typically reach between 2 and 4 feet tall at maturity when kept as indoor plants. Flowers are low-growing, appearing close to the ground, and consist of a spadix and spathe.

Zamioculcas Species and Varietals

The genus Zamioculcas includes a single species, and is a member of the plant family Araceae. The genus was first classified under Caladium, but was moved to its own genus in 1829. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia
This species produces a plant with upright stems and glossy green foliage. There are many cultivars of this species, the most commonly cultivated are listed and described below:
'HANSOTI13' ('Zenzi')
'Dowon' ('Raven')
'Super Nova'
'Chameleon'

Caring for Zamioculcas

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Zamioculcas plants are susceptible to the following issues and pests:​
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For more information on these problems, including how to correct them, see the following links.
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