ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Family: AraceaeNative: Eastern Africa (from Kenya south to northeastern South Africa)Identified: Feb 14, 2026
A robust tropical perennial with thick, upright stems bearing smooth, glossy, dark green pinnate leaves that grow in a characteristic alternating pattern.
Learn more about ZZ Plant in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Thrives in low to bright indirect light. Requires well-draining soil and should only be watered when the substrate is completely dry, typically every 2-4 weeks. Extremely drought-tolerant but sensitive to overwatering.