ZZ Plant

ZZ Plant

ZZ Plant

ZZ Plants are easy care, low light tolerant, and add a beautiful glossy texture to any space. They make great table top plants or can be grown as large floor plants. Small ZZ Plants, ZZ Raven, Large ZZ Plants, shop all ZZ Plants.


Light: 

  • Can tolerate a wide variety of lighting conditions (except direct sun) 
  • Thrives in bright indirect light, but is also very tolerant of low light

Water: 

  • Water every 3-4 weeks 
  • Tuber-like roots store a lot of water and do not like sitting in wet soil (prone to root rot) 
  • Be mindful of overwatering 

Humidity: 

  • Extra humidity is not necessary 

Soil Type: 

  • Needs a light, well draining soil with perlite or lava rocks for aeration
  • A regular cactus or succulent mix will suffice 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • The most adaptable and low maintenance houseplant! 
  • Great as a gift since they are beautiful but low maintenance
  • Great in offices, bedrooms, any low light space
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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.