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ZZ plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Glossy leaves and water-storing rhizomes. A good choice when you prefer a slower watering rhythm.

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Light

Bright indirect light is useful; it tolerates lower light with slower growth.

Let the mix dry well between waterings. Be especially cautious in cool, dim conditions.

Soft stems and persistently wet mix warrant a drainage and root check.

The same plant can dry out at different speeds in different rooms. Use this guide as a starting point and watch how your own plant responds.

It tolerates lower light, not the absence of light. Choose a spot with daylight or suitable supplemental light.

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