Lighting Requirements

Your ZZ Plant will thrive in a spot with indirect moderate to bright light. Make sure that the light is not too intense for your ZZ Plant as this can cause scaling and brown spots on the leaves; the leaves may also curl up. ZZ Plants are best located in a windowless office or bathroom as the fluorescent lights typically present in these rooms give off only a small amount of light.

Watering Needs

The ZZ Plant does best when it gets less water, not more. Wait until the soil is completely dry, then water it thoroughly until it flows out into the saucer. It usually needs water only once ever 1-2 weeks. Make sure to not overwater the plant – this is one of the only ways this tough plant can die. A yellow ZZ Plant means that the plant may be getting overwatered and is rotting.

Humidity

ZZ Plants don’t need any extra humidity.

Temperature Preferences

The ZZ plant generally prefers temperatures between 65°F-75° Fahrenheit.

Fertilizer

Your ZZ plant should be fertilized twice a year with any general-purpose fertilizer.

Pet-Friendly

The ZZ Plant is considered to be mildly toxic to humans and pets. Any ingestion or consumption can cause irritation of the stomach and mouth along with possible nausea and/or vomiting.

Extra Care

The ZZ Plant has evolved to drop its leaflets to preserve moisture during drought. If you forget to water your plant and see the leaves start to fall off, don’t worry! This is just the plant’s natural survival technique and it will recover soon after being watered again. Additionally, the plant’s leaves are naturally glossy and don’t need to be sprayed with any leaf shine products. The ZZ Plant almost thrives on neglect and is happy even when being ignored.