Zz Plant (2024)

FAQs

What is so special about a ZZ plant? ›

According to the studies by NASA, the ZZ plant is efficient in removing harmful contaminants such as formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene, toluene and carbon dioxide from the air. This aspect gives this plant an upper hand and a good place in bedrooms/offices.

ZZ plants are toxic to humans, although to a lesser degree than to pets. Yet again, the sap of the ZZ plant can cause skin irritation, as well as diarrhea and vomiting if accidentally ingested. So, ensure that you wear protective gloves when you take care of your ZZ plant.

The Zamioculcas Zamifolia or ZZ Plant is a hardy houseplant but is considered toxic for dogs and people if ingested. When eaten, the ZZ Plant can cause diarrhea and vomiting. In addition, the sap of the plant is considered an irritant that can be painful and burn a pet's mouth and throat.

Check leaf appearance

ZZ plants store water in their rhizomes (underground stems), allowing them to withstand drought periods. If the leaves start drooping slightly, it may indicate the plant is thirsty. However, ZZ plants are resilient, and slight drooping is normal. Severe drooping leaves may indicate underwatering.

ZZ plants appear as the top choice for homes and offices to keep the air fresh and healthy. Their natural air-purifying properties help remove extremely harmful components from the air, such as Benzene, Xylene, Toluene, Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide, etc., to help you inhale fresh and pure air.

The ZZ plant can thrive in rooms where few other plants can grow, so you can put it practically anywhere – in the living room, kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. It's also a great low-light plant for your office.

Q: Should a ZZ plant be near a window? You can place a ZZ near a window, but make sure it's not exposed to direct sunlight as this can scorch the leaves. A room with south-facing windows providing bright, indirect light would be ideal.

ZZ Plant (short for Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)

The ZZ plant is also super easy to care for and in turn will work at purifying the air of volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, which evaporates from paint and resins within your house.

It isn't a common reaction, but guttation is one way of helping the plant evacuate excess water around roots. It's a coping the plant uses to protect roots from rotting. Some plants use guttation to drain the soil around them like the weeping willow tree which thus is doubly weeping!

Does ZZ plant flower? ›

ZZ plants are known as flowering plants, but they very rarely produce flowers. Instead, the plant is known for its wide, dark green leaves. They can make great desk plants or floor plants and can grow quite tall if left alone. The leaves can be 40-60 cm long.

ZZ plants seem to live practically forever. Their leaves survive about six months or longer—even if you don't water your ZZ plant, it can go about four months. With care, though, they can live five to 10 years or longer.

A ZZ plant will typically even do fine in a bathroom without a window.

🌿 Immediate First Aid for ZZ Plant Exposure

If skin contact occurs, wash the area with soap and water to prevent irritation. For eye exposure, flush the eyes with cool water for at least 15 minutes.