About:

Zamioculca Zamifolia Commonly called the ZZ plant is an air purifying plant that absorbs harmful chemicals such as xylene and benzene from the air. It is believed to be a lucky plant in feng shui which brings good fortune. It thrives more when the humidity level is around 40%. In the case of a very dry climate, misting helps maintain the glossy look of the leaves. Propagation - ZZ plant can be propagated mainly with 2 methods while repotting you can divide the roots to get new plants. You can also cut its stem and propagate it in water. Maintenance - remove dry or yellow leaves. wipe the dust from leaves dump muslin cloth, white stains of salt deposition from water can be cleared with diluted lemon or vinegar using a soft cloth. ZZ plant so popular among interior landscaping, around offices, buildings, and homes is the ease of care that they need. Their very makeup is such that they do well in areas with low light and their maintenance is very easy. Although it does not require daily watering, you still have to water it.

Bullet Points:

• Watering - ZZ plant retains lot of water in its rhizomes and fleshy roots.Therefore, overwatering can kill the plant. It can survive without water for as long as 4 months, Watwe ZZ plant thoroughly when upper 2 inch soil is completely dry.
• Soil - Amount of watering is directly related to the type of soil mixture. ZZ plant needs light, porous and well draining soil to save its roots from rotting in a soggy soil. Soil- 40%-50%, compost, sand /perlite can be mixed in 1/3 or 1/4 ratio. Never mix cocopeat in this mixture.
• Sunlight - ZZ plant thrive in bright indirect sunlight, medium sunlight even in low light condition. It can not tolerate direct sunlight which burn its leaves.
• Temperature and Humidity - Ideal temperature for ZZ plant os 18-27 º C.
• Repotting - ZZ plant is a slow growing plant which does not require frequent repotting. You should repot it only if the plant has become root bound or you see its roots protruding from the drainage hole.