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Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Aroid palm)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.75m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Other names: Aroid palm

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Genus: Zamioculcas

Species: Z. zamiifolia - Z. zamiifolia is a tender, evergreen perennial grown as a houseplant with large, glossy, dark green leaves and suckering shoots that will eventually fill the pot with leaves.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia is: Evergreen

Foliage: Green in All seasons

Habit: Clump-forming, Suckering, Upright

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Specific pests: Mealybugs , Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects , Thrips

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation: Root detached leaflets with bottom heat and humidity at any time.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Leaf cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Aroid palm) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.

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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor

Cultivation: Easy to grow in a semi-shaded position. Grow in a loam or peat based compost and water only when the surface is dry. Apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Indoor heated (H1) Match unknown

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia-Cutting

Question from Anna

Can you show me a photo of what a cutting of the ZZ plant would look like. I have a ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) and I LOVE it! I do not want to cut it the wrong way, but I'd love to "make more".
Thank you!

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  • Posted: Tue. 31st May 2011 18:14
  • Last reply: Wed. 1st June 2011 19:30

Potting on

Question from Sarah Benson

Hi, my Zami is pushing its way out of the pot now, and I can't get it out without damaging it, having changed the shape of the pot from circular to a distorted oval! When I pot it on what type of pot would be best to put it into given its rather tenacious and destructive root system!
Thank you!

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  • Posted: Wed. 9th March 2011 13:39
  • Last reply: Mon. 14th March 2011 21:44

Zamioculcas zamiifolia + Lots of Flies

Question from Darren Carter

I have recently purchased a ZZ plant and after a few weeks noticed several small fly type insects over the pot and plant. Does anyone know what these are? If they are destroying the plant? How to get rid of them? Thanks

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  • Replies: 1
  • Posted: Thu. 22nd May 2008 14:50
  • Last reply: Fri. 23rd May 2008 15:38

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