Genus Information
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Zamioculcas is a genus of plant with just a single species, Zamioculcas zamiifolia. Native to East Africa, the standout characteristic of this plant also known as the ZZ Plant, is the distinct glossy foliage. One of the easiest plants to look after due to its tolerance to drought it is important to make sure you don’t overwater this plant. It has been shown to remove certain toxic compounds from the air however it is also known to be toxic when consumed by pets or people.
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Care Requirements – Easy
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Light requirements
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia prefers bright indirect light and can tolerate some direct sunlight.
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Watering requirements
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia is very drought tolerant which is one of the reasons it is known as the eternity plant. It is much more likely that you will harm this plant by overwatering as opposed to underwatering.
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Humidity requirements
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia is perfectly fine with normal humidity and can cope with dry air as well for short periods, if in a particularly dry spot, the occasional misting will help its leaves remain fresh.
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Growth
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Can reach lengths of up to 1m and is a very slow grower.
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Origin
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Originally native to Africa.
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Flowering
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia does not produce flowers indoors.
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Foliage
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia has distinctive glossy dark green leaves.
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