1 Zamioculcas Zamifolia ZZ Plant, Low Maintenance Indoor Houseplant, 5 Litre Root Ball

The Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, better known as the ZZ Plant, is one of the most versatile and forgiving houseplants available today. Celebrated for its stunning, glossy dark green foliage and exceptional tolerance of low light and irregular watering, this architectural plant brings a bold, lush presence to any indoor setting. Whether positioned in a living room, hallway, office, or bedroom, the ZZ Plant thrives where many other houseplants struggle.

This plant is supplied with a generous 5 Litre root ball, ensuring it has developed a strong, healthy root system — including its characteristic water-storing rhizomes — before arriving with you, giving it the best possible start in its new environment.

Key Features:

• Exceptionally low maintenance — well suited to busy households and office environments
• Tolerates low light conditions, including rooms with limited natural sunlight
• Drought tolerant thanks to its water-storing underground rhizomes
• Striking, glossy, deep green pinnate foliage on upright arching stems
• Supplied in a 5 Litre root ball for strong, healthy establishment
• Evergreen — provides attractive foliage interest throughout the year
• A popular choice for improving the ambience of indoor spaces

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia


• Common Names: ZZ Plant, Zanzibar Gem, Eternity Plant, Aroid Palm


• Classification: Tropical Evergreen Perennial


• Family: Araceae


• Native Origin: Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar)


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–100 cm × 60–100 cm (conditions dependent)


• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming with gracefully arching stems


• Perfect for: Living Rooms, Offices, Hallways, Bedrooms, Low-Light Spaces


• Light Requirements: Low to bright indirect light; tolerates shade well


• Watering: Allow the compost to dry out fully between waterings; highly drought tolerant


• Temperature: 15–26°C; not frost hardy — best kept indoors year-round in the UK


• Humidity: Tolerates average indoor humidity; does not require misting


• Soil: Well-draining, peat-free potting compost


• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season (spring to summer)


• Type: Tropical Evergreen Houseplant


• Foliage: Glossy, dark green, pinnate leaves arranged on smooth upright stems

Notes: This listing is for 1 x Zamioculcas Zamiifolia ZZ Plant supplied in a 5 Litre root ball. Decorative pot or planter not included unless otherwise stated. Plant images are for guidance only; natural variation in leaf arrangement, shape, and size is to be expected as each plant is unique.

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All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

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