The "Unkillable" ZZ Plant: Complete Zamioculcas Care Guide
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- If you've ever thought you just "can't grow plants" because you have a huge brown thumb, then I have a surprise for you....
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, or the "ZZ plant", is the plant for you! It's almost like it was designed for new gardeners that tend to kill plants. It's one of the hardiest houseplants you'll come across, making it the perfect choice for a beginner gardener.
In this guide, we'll take a look at the incredibly easy to care for Zamioculcas zamiifolia, more commonly referred to simply as the ZZ plant.
I touch on ZZ plant propagation as well, as you'll probably want more of these babies in your home.
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Highlights:
0:48 Appearance
1:14 Soil Requirements
2:13 Lighting
2:56 Placement Considerations
3:46 Pests and Diseases
4:49 Propagation
5:44 Next videos on the channel
Thanks.
What about repotting needs?
I am watching an ad but I have to say that I have killed an ever blossom plant which I was told was un-killable because all you needed to do was give it six ice cube a week... I don't know what I did but it wilted and died in two weeks... So do you think this plant is for me... To somehow killed a ponytail plant as well as basic mint
would you help me? one of the stalks of my zz plant is detaching from the bulb? why could that be?
@@YACABE x.
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I stupidly lost my account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
My son bought me a jade plant and it had this weird little shoot growing next to it. The stowaway ended up being a zz. Bonus 🙌🏻🎉
Huge bonus!
Love this story ....hows the jade?
i bought a dead ZZ plant at walmart for $3 a couple years ago. it really looked dead everybody laughed at me. my friend just bought one for $28.00 it is not as big as mine. love my ZZ.
Yeah. I’ve seen a couple with really different prices, but the same size.
I do the same with most of the plants , I feel like I need to save them and I always do 😊
Some are $120 in one of our local stores.
Yeah I saw a very large one fir sake fir like $130. No way. You’re taking all the fun out of me nurturing it to that size lol
I bought a big bush of ZZ plant for 3$ in India. Plants are cheap here, most of the indoor plants are available for 3$
I bought a ZZ plant a few years ago and it has turned into a monster. It goes outside every year into a bright shaded spot and only comes back in for the winter. It sends out new growth twice a year, and I've had to repot it every single year, too. Now it's in a large 2' glazed ceramic pot and it's the heaviest plant I own. I'm no weakling, yet it's getting to the point where even I can barely pick it up anymore. I'm going to have to find an even larger pot for it again this year. I absolutely love it!🌿
Yeah, they can get REALLY heayv. Glad to hear yours is doing so well my friend!
Great to kno,I was wondering how fadt they grow.
You can divide it and make smaller plants
What is the temp outside when you bring the plant outside?
If you keep potting it up, it'll keep growing.
I found 1of the zz plant in the laundry room in my apartment building,it was in a box and there was a note saying free to good home, so I took it and now it has a great home Alyana Michaels
Nice!
Alyana Michaels I love hearing that I have a bunch of aloe and I was thinking I should take a few pots to the laundry room but I’m not sure anyone will take them this is a sign thx
@@yourfavnurseb9699 I'd take them if I could
i think you found a child
I love the fact that your presentations never come across as a lecture but rather. . . okay gang, let's do this. Of course, as we're all in self- quarantine due to Covid-19,
I've been spending plenty of time researching house plants. When this is all over, I'm taking my list and going plant shopping! ZZ is at the top of my list. Never lose
your sense of humour. Thanks!
Darryl
I just bought/rescued a Raven ZZ from Walmart . . . the poor things were dying in 100% peat moss in a plastic pot. Two of the tubers had already rotted. They are now in a sand/vermic/soil mix in terra cotta and feeling much better. I'm so excited to acquire this! Thanks so much for your video
THANK YOU!
I have this plant and no one knew what it was! It is hardy and now beautiful in its chosen spot.
I almost killed a ZZ plant :( , I was new to house plants and I used some dirt from outside. I'm glad I managed to save it and used potting soil with much better drainage.
Fell in love with these and hunted for for years. Finally I brought one and it had gotten to big for the pot and warped it. I had to cut it out the pot. It's doing so well now.
"Chop it in half and laugh while it's dying"... epic indeed!
My mother in law gave me one of these 6 years ago when we bought our first house.
It went out on our balcony. And we always forgot about it. It would go months and I'd be like oh sheeettttyy!then I'd drown it in water and then forget it again.
Its grown huge and needs repotting now. And it's in our living room now
He mentioned not to put in direct light source. How did your Zz fair in balcony. Mine is a North facing one. Please do let me know
@@magnumopus9033 my balcony doesn't get direct sunlight, except on the very edge, we are north west facing. Ours has been on that balcony for years. I was able to split it into 4 pots, all are growing well
Melissa, your comment made me laugh 😂. Awesome that it has grown so well!
“Chop it in half and laugh as it dies“ made me chuckle.
Years ago before I educated myself on houseplants, I had a beautiful, large ZZ! I killed it : ( But the ZZ wasn't the only one. Now after lots of research & education, I'm ready to try again all the plants I killed!
I’m currently in the process of killing my Boston fern. He’s in the bathroom and getting misted and watered and he’s so mad at me 😣
It must have been a case of overwatering/no drainage
Brand new plant owner thanking you for this valuable info! Excited to finally not accidentally neglect a plant. 🤩
It's a very hardy plant indeed! You can actually place it anywhere in your home, in either light or dark areas. It doesn't matter if you forget to water it occasionally until the soil is completely dry, because it actually prefers drought to dampness. Once a month should do depending on the size of your plant. Also when you bring a new Zamioculcas into your home, give it at least 5 days in one place to get acclimatised to the surroundings before you move it or water it.
thank you so much!!! hopefully this will help me since i just became a plant mama as of yesterday! the lighting, watering, and soil info helps a ton!
Just bought my ZZ plant yesterday. I'm excited 😊 Thanks much for your tips!
Thank you so much for the information about ZZ plant. I really appreciate it very much
Thanks for making this video for caring the ZZ plant
THANKYOU for a quick, concise, informative talk about the ZZ plant. Will take your advice especially on soil mixture!
You're very welcome Patricia!
We (In Tuguegarao ) call the ZZ plant welcome plant; so we place near the door.
I had two in Brazil. Beautiful and so easy to care.
Just watched this video for the first time... Thanks for the info Kevin 🙏👌🏻😇
Super succint and non-intimidating teaching! Thank you!
Nice presentation. Enjoyable and you have a fun way to present. Intellegent, as well as entertaining and not obnoxious. Thanks.
Thank you - glad you enjoyed!
Finally found my first ZZ at Home Depot today 💚
Nice find!
I just bought my zz from Home Depot as well. Should i water it right away or wait?
This was great! Thanks! I just bought one and even though it's said to be so easy to take care of, I was worried lol. Your videos are informative and easy to follow!
You can find that everywhere in the philippines
I have zz plant in my house here in philippines i love it somuch..it helps relaxing.
Love all your plants and the tips are so helpful. Videos are so natural. Love them. Keep them coming
Thanks Donna, happy to hear that
best first plant for everyone
Just bought one of these for my office. Thanks for sharing this with us.... I appreciate your sense of humor too 😂
Thankk You!!! I have 4 ZZ plants... Absolutely the best! And Most Beautiful!!
I ordered one and it’s coming today so thanks for this 💜💜
Yeah!
thanks always nice to see the passion of indoor planters. I struggle with any plant that does not like or need water. Not watering is like ignoring it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the info. Always wanted one of these, now I will.
+Roxanne Simmons you're welcome, they're an awesome plant
I managed to propagate my ZZ thru leaf cuttings. It took 3 months to get 3 in roots and new rhizomes, but I was happy to have done it.
Just bought one. Nice vid, thanks.
Handsome man with great tips. Thank you
Great info. Thanks. Just bought this plant today.
Good luck with it!
My zz was a leaf in the mud for a solid 2 yrs that was 10 yrs ago still here and thriving
Thank you 4 all.your tips n ideas
Great tips, thanks for sharing
My coworker was retiring & this plant was on the door I snatch a piexe but it was a bulb. Well it took so long to root but I decided to throw away but something said don't. Well that has been about 6- 7 yrs ago & its the most beautiful plant I have in my collection. My coworker passed a couple yrs ago now but it's tge most beautiful plant I have. I name it in honor of Mrs. Addie.❤
I just picked up one today at Walmart 😊 so excited
Great video. Thanks for the insight!
This video was super helpful! Thank you!
Your'e welcome!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT THIS NEW PLANT I JUST GOT LAST WEEK. THANKS
Thank you sir. Just getting started in urban planting here in my flat in Doha, Qatar. Just starting with the top recommended plants by NASA. Also just bought a 3ft ZZ plant today!Cheers!
Good luck!
Great information!!!
Thanks man I love your video. 🌱
Thank you ☺️ best video so far
Beautiful plants 🌱 you have my ZZ doesn’t need water 💦 until 2weeks or more I love ❤️ it
Such a great plant :)
Thank you! Nice video
Wonderful video and covered almost all the aspects . Lovely plant.
Rotating the pot is a good idea
Let's stay connected .
Thanks for the kind words!
Great job! Thanks so much 😊
Like that explanation. I bought a ZZ plant today. Will report it into a terracotta pot and give it some love
Good bro I love the information.
Just found your channel...LOVE IT! Your so organized and have great information. Great channel! Sending love from Michigan ❤🌱🌵🌿
Thank you SO much Mishelle! Welcome :)
Thank you for the info love this plant very easy to take care of & I have mine in a big bay window does perfect still goin strong 6 years 💚 I use a lil nem oil if I get aphids or a lil peroxide & wipe each leaf off 💚
Thank you for sharing very helpful. love it.,
This is gonna be my first plant!
Thank you for the tips.
Thank you!!! I’m new to plants but I saw a sad looking ZZ plant in ikea with roots falling out the bottom and I had to try and save it
I just got a ZZ in a trade and discovered that it was pretty neglected - roots breaking through the plastic grow pot! - and I've just repotted it. The bulb was really confusing for me during repotting because I'd never seen anything like it and knew nothing about ZZs, so thank you for demystifying that for me! I also could see that it had more stems, but it's down to two... fingers crossed that it grows a few more, soon - I fertilized it a week after repotting.
Glad you nursed it back to health!
Good vid, I'm off to move mine away from the window right now. Cheers.
I like your truly point out quickly and shortly. Not too much talk and not too much stress out my time. I agreed with the informations. Because the rooting too too slow. Better buy the new plants and add to it than waiting for ever to be rooted.
Well, that's the only plant I killed so far, twice. I choked it with love both times :(
Noooo 😭
Same. The leaves on mine are turning yellow one by one and falling off 😢 Should I just stop caring for it?
@@bart8063 i read that might happen due to too much water
😔
if it gets droopy and yellow i think its too much water, might have root rot
Thanks I just purchased 2!!!
You're welcome!
I have 2 of these, we water them when we remember
+diggs that's a good way to put it, water when you remember. Thanks for watching!
Great video
On the hunt for this now. 😊
I love it!!! I just ordered a snake plant.
Awesome, you're gonna love it
I love ZZ palms!
It's actually quite easy to propagate if you only use the leaf put it in water or soil and in about 40 days you will have many many roots. I have done this several times.
I got a couple of stems of this plant a while ago. Planted them and now waiting for them to grow.
Wishing you epic growth!
The zz plant is coolness personified (;...
ZZ plants are actually quite expensive here. Usually 30-50 for a few petioles.
I actually lucked out because mine was still a 6" nursery pot. So I got mine for $15. Most ZZs in nurseries here are well established and generally expensive because of it.
My ZZ propagations rooted rather quickly. But no new growth in months, unfortunately.
Thank you for this tipsz i also hage my zz plant..
And its also the best looking plant! 😊
I got one for my office when I started my first job, and just set a reminder for every 12 days to water (one paper cup of water). It's been 4 years, I've repot it once and it is still growing very well. (glad I saved it from the office before we were asked to WFH!) They got too tall and the stems were easily broken off recently - so I'm trying to water propagate, hope it works!
Great plant great video
I love your Roman/Greek column
I have mine in my restroom with no sun and she loves it I have 5 babies that came out at the same time
Thanks for sharing
These are amazing plants! I want more, and of the variegated variety. My first one I picked up last year is a cluster of 11 plants that was only about 6" tall with solid green leaves. I figured it would take years to fill out but I guess mine loved my custom soil mix I repotted it to as this last spring every tuber sent up a fat stem, and it's almost 2' tall now and looks amazing filled out! It was really fascinating to watch it grow! Sort of reminds me of how cycads grow. I got to have more of them! lol
How is the mix you make?
@@EddoPanamenyo It's a blend of coco peat, worm castings, pumice, trace minerals, and orchid bark. I use a compost tea to give it a recharge every other month or so.
@@allenpost3616 thank you so much
I bought a big beautiful peace last year for about 90 bucks, managed to kill it in about 8 months :(
I took some stem cuttings to try to save what I can. I'll be happy to update you in 6 months when the roots starts showing lol.
Thank you
Awesome! Thank you
+Kathy McPherson of course!
Wowww I’ve gotta get one of these
do it do it!
Can u do update videos for zz plant? Maybe like a 6 month series of updates for certain house plants. It would really help me see if my plant is on track.
I'll see what I can do...ZZ is a pretty slow grower though so after 6 months usually not much changes!
I’m Montagnard indigenous live in North Carolina I just bought ZZ plants today small one it’s $7 I put them in my bedroom thanks for you advice.
You're welcome, enjoy growing it!
Watching your video made me fall in love with the Zz! I’ve got both the Zz and the Black Raven, and they are amazing. Thanks for all the information you shared about them❤️
I had asked for house plant info...just needed to search a bit more. Thanks
Thanks
Thank you so much help
I learn so so much from you
From my gardens outside to my jungle inside .. today I finally added a giant ZZ plant to my never ending collection inside .. but Q.I thought I heard I could put it in very low light corner of my house? But no?
Thank you!
They really do follow the light! :'D