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The ZZ Plant is one of the very popular foliage plants used in homes and offices around the world for its small glossy leaves and easy maintenance. ZZ plant is almost impossible to kill.
The ZZ Plant is one of the very popular foliage
plants used in homes and offices around the world for its small glossy leaves
and easy maintenance. ZZ plant is almost impossible to kill.
What makes it
special:
· NASA
recommended indoor air purifier plant.
· Best plant
for AC rooms.
· Very easy to
care and low maintenance plant.
· Best indoor
plant for low light condition.
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Sr |
Item name |
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1 |
Zamioculcaszamiifolia, ZZ Plant - Plant |
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2 |
4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
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3 |
4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Yellow) |
Zamioculcas is a genus of flowering plants in the family
Araceae, containing the single species Zamioculcaszamiifolia. It is a tropical
perennial plant native to eastern Africa, from Kenya south to northeastern
South Africa. ZZ plant has attractive and dark green leaves which makes it best
for offices and homes.
It is drought tolerant and accepts
low-light conditions.ZZ plant flowers very rare when grown indoors but ZZ
plants can produce little white, spathe-type flowers almost identical to the
flowers of a peace lily. ZZ plant is an excellent air purifier according to
NASA which removes toxins such as xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air.
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Plant Height |
9 inch (23 cm) |
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Plant Spread |
5 inch (13 cm) |
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Common Name |
ZZ Plant, Aroid Palm, Zuzu plant |
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Maximum Reachable Height |
1-2 mete ¹ |
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Flower Colour |
Greenish White. |
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Bloom Time |
Rarely bloom |
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Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Sunlight
· Natural indirect / artificial bright light is
ideal for money plant growth.
· Protect from direct sunlight.
Soil
· The soil should be well drained and fertile,
rich in organic content.
Watering
· Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
· Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
· Do not overwater the plant.
· As a rule of thumb, water the plant
thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
· Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
· Feed the plant with organic fertilizer once in a two months.
· Apply water immediately after application of
fertilizer.
· Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
· For any insect attack or disease, you can use
Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
· Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
· Protect from direct sunlight.
· keep away from the AC Vents.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your
location:
· Keep the plant in Natural indirect
/Artificial bright Light.
· Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
· apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
· Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after
receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
|
Sunlight |
Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light |
|
Watering |
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch)
in pot feels dry to touch. |
|
Soil |
Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic
content. |
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Temperature |
20 to 35 degrees Celsius |
|
Fertilizer |
Apply organic fertilizer once in two months. |
Excellent air purifier plant according to NASA.
