ZZ Plant Care Guide

💧 Watering

ZZ Plants store water in their thick rhizomes and stems, making them extremely drought-tolerant. Water only when soil is completely dry – every 2-3 weeks in summer, monthly in winter. Overwatering causes yellowing and root rot. When in doubt, don't water.

☀️ Light Requirements

ZZ Plants thrive in any light condition from low to bright indirect. They survive in windowless offices but grow faster with more light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves. Raven ZZ (black variety) maintains its color better in brighter light.

🌡️ Humidity & Temperature

ZZ Plants thrive in dry conditions and need no extra humidity. Perfect for air-conditioned spaces and dry climates. Keep temperatures between 60-85°F. They're more cold-tolerant than they look but avoid frost.

🧪 Fertilizing

Feed 2-3 times total during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer. ZZ Plants are very light feeders and grow slowly regardless of fertilizing. Over-fertilizing does more harm than good.

⚠️ Common Problems

• • Yellow leaves: Almost always overwatering. Let soil dry completely.
• • Leaning stems: Can be normal for older stems, or overwatering.
• • No growth: Normal – ZZ Plants grow slowly. More light helps slightly.
• • Brown leaf tips: Rare, but usually means extreme underwatering.
• • Mushy stems: Root rot from overwatering. May need to propagate healthy parts.