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Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Fern arum)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Other names
Fern arum, Aroid palm , Zanzibar gem, ZZ plant, Z-Z plant
Genus
Zamioculcas Zamioculcas
Species
Z. zamiifolia - Z. zamiifolia is a tender, evergreen perennial, typically grown as an indoor plant, with pinnate, glossy, dark green leaves divided into paired, elliptic to ovate leaflets. Green spathes occasionally appearing at the base of the leaves in summer are followed by white fruit.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Suckering, Upright
Toxicity
All parts will cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact with sap may cause allergic reaction.
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs , Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects , Thrips Mealybugs , Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects , Thrips
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded leaves and flowers as necessary.
Propagation
Root detached leaflets with bottom heat and humidity at any time.
Propagation methods
Division, Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Fern arum) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in well-drained, loam-based compost with added grit in moderate light. In growth, water moderately and feed every 2-3 weeks. Avoid waterlogged conditions. In frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Other names
Fern arum, Aroid palm , Zanzibar gem, ZZ plant, Z-Z plant
Genus
Zamioculcas Zamioculcas
Species
Z. zamiifolia - Z. zamiifolia is a tender, evergreen perennial, typically grown as an indoor plant, with pinnate, glossy, dark green leaves divided into paired, elliptic to ovate leaflets. Green spathes occasionally appearing at the base of the leaves in summer are followed by white fruit.
Native to
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Suckering, Upright
Toxicity
All parts will cause severe discomfort if ingested. Contact with sap may cause allergic reaction.
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs , Red spider mite (box and other) , Scale insects , Thrips
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded leaves and flowers as necessary.
Propagation
Root detached leaflets with bottom heat and humidity at any time.
Propagation methods
Division, Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Fern arum) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in well-drained, loam-based compost with added grit in moderate light. In growth, water moderately and feed every 2-3 weeks. Avoid waterlogged conditions. In frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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