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How To Care for an Black ZZ Plant
Learn how to care for a Black ZZ Plant, including sunlight, watering, and pet safety information.
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Sunlight requirements
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Watering requirements
Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Is this plant pet-friendly?
This plant may NOT be suitable for a home with pets.
Plant Origin
Zanzibar, Kenya, Eastern Africa
Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Black ZZ Plant:
- Wilting plant, dry potting mix:
Thirsty plant, underwatered
Thirsty plant, underwatered
- Yellowing and becoming mushy, wet potting mix:
Root rot, overwatered