{"title":"ZZ Plants","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eGenus: Zamioculcas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZZ Plant, Zanzibar Gem, Emerald Palm\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Africa, particularly Kenya, Tanzania, and surrounding regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eZamioculcas is a monotypic genus, consisting of a single species, \u003cem data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eZamioculcas zamiifolia\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a tropical, evergreen perennial prized as a houseplant for its striking, glossy, dark green leaves and extreme tolerance to low light and neglect. The plant forms thick, upright stems with symmetrical leaflets and stores water in its succulent rhizomes. While it rarely flowers indoors, it can produce small, pale yellow to brownish spathes near the soil line, similar to other members of the Araceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eThrives in low to bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eRequires well-draining soil and infrequent watering—allow soil to dry out completely between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eExtremely drought-tolerant thanks to water-storing rhizomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePrefers warm, stable temperatures and low humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eWipe leaves regularly to keep their glossy appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThe ZZ Plant is one of the most popular modern houseplants due to its sleek appearance and low-maintenance nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eDespite its tropical origins, it tolerates dry indoor conditions remarkably well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eAll parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals—keep away from pets and children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eKnown to tolerate neglect, low light, and irregular watering, making it ideal for offices and beginner plant parents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThough it flowers rarely indoors, its bloom is structurally similar to that of peace lilies and anthuriums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zz-plant","title":"ZZ Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eZamioculcas zamiifolia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes ZZ plant such a good houseplant is that it's wonderfully tolerant to a wide range of conditions, including low light, low humidity, and periods of drought. That means it will survive just about any corner of your home, even if you only water it once every couple of weeks (it grows best, though, when watered as the top inch or two of the potting mix dries).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZZ plants don't even need natural light - they'll thrive just fine indoors under fluorescent lights, such as those in office buildings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a survival technique, ZZ plant has evolved to start dropping its leaflets to conserve moisture during periods of severe drought. If you forget to water yours and see the leaflets fall, don't give up hope. Water your plant again, and it should resuscitate. It's best to water ZZ plant when the top inch or so of the soil dries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize ZZ plant once every six months or so with a general-purpose fertilizer labeled for use on houseplants. 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They also tolerate bright light and everything in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a survival technique, the ZZ plant has evolved to start dropping its leaflets to conserve moisture during periods of severe drought. If you forget to water yours and see the leaflets fall, don't give up hope. Water your plant again, and it should resuscitate. It's best to water ZZ plants when the top inch or so of the soil dries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize ZZ plants once every six months or so with a general-purpose fertilizer labelled for use on houseplants. 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