Plant Profile

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Aroid Palm, Arum Fern, ZZ Plant)

Aroid palm is a large, sesonly dormant evergreen tender perennial native to africa. It's also called ZZ plant as an abbreviation of its its latin name.

The leaves are feathery, and have a glossy, fleshy texture. The plant grows berry-like fruits after female flowers. Flowers grow occasionaly.

Best planted in well drained soil, regularly watered, and in partial shade. But survive in drought areas in full sun as well.

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