The Incredible ZZ Plant - Denver Plants eZine

The ZZ Plant is a relatively new introduction to the world of interior plants. Florida growers first started producing ZZ's back in 1999. In 3 short years the ZZ Plant became so popular it was named plant of the year by the Florida Nurserymen's and Growers Association for 2002.

ZZ Plant - Zamioculcas zamiifolia - Fat Boy Plant - Eternity Plant

What makes this plant so Incredible?

It tolerates neglect... in fact it thrives on it
It performs very well in low interior lighting conditions -
50 to 100 foot candles
It doesn't require frequent waterings or feedings
It's very resistant to insects

The ZZ Plant is botanically known as Zamioculcas zamiifolia. It has several common names... ZZ Plant, Fat Boy Plant, Aroid Palm, Arum Fern, and Eternity Plant to name a few.

This wonderful new plant is originally native to Tanzania and Zanzibar in Africa where it grows in dry grasslands and lowland forests in shady areas. The ZZ Plant is a member of the Aroid family which many of our popular house plants such as Philodendrons, Spathiphyllum, and Agloanemas also belong to.
No wonder it's so hardy!

Caring for your ZZ Plant...

ZZ Plants are really quite simple to care for. All you need to ZZ Plant in decorative pot do to successfully grow one is place it in fairly bright light, and water it when the soil has dried about half way down the pot. On average this might be every 7 to 14 days or so depending on plant size and lighting.

Your ZZ Plant is slow growing and will be quite happy if you feed it 4 to 5 times per year, with most of the feedings occurring while the plant is actively growing.

Besides being easy to grow... one of the best things about the ZZ Plant is that they usually don't have any insect problems.

Where do I get a... ZZ Plant?

Your local Garden Center will have several sizes of ZZ Plants on hand. Tagawa Garden Center has one of the better selections I've seen around town.

Your local florist should also be able to special order a ZZ Plant for you.

Until next month... Happy Growing!

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