zz plant medicinal uses Zamioculcas Zamiifolia | London

zz plant medicinal uses Zamioculcas Zamiifolia | LondonZamioculcas Zamiifolia or the ZZ plant is a very easy going houseplant that is forgiving if you forget to water, tolerates low light and rarely needs to be fertilized. The perfect houseplant. The Zamioculcas Zamiifolia has thick, upright stems bearing narrow, dark green glossy leaves. A slow grower indoors, the ZZ plant rarely needs repotting. ZZ plants are gorgeous, tough and easy to care for, and enjoy plucking the toxins out from the air frankly

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia or the ZZ plant is a very easy-going houseplant that is forgiving if you forget to water, tolerates low light and rarely needs to be fertilized. The perfect houseplant. The Zamioculcas Zamiifolia has thick, upright stems bearing narrow, dark-green glossy leaves. A slow-grower indoors, the ZZ plant rarely needs repotting. ZZ plants are gorgeous, tough and easy to care for, and enjoy plucking the toxins out from the air - frankly what's not to love!

The ZZ plant will look great in any room, it gives that magazine cover style to give added interest to an empty corner in your house. Really bringing the rainforest feel, it is relaxing to look at and easy to care for.

Originating in central Africa, Zamioculcas, or the ZZ plant is very well adapted to coping with drought and it will tolerate neglect - so if you tend to forget to water plants then this one will forgive you - at least for a while!

In Tanzania it’s known for its medicinal qualities, being used to treat a multitude of maladies! We wouldn’t be able to recommend using it in a medical way but we do know the therapeutic value of houseplants - they are known to relieve stress and anxiety and elevate mood.  What could be better on a rainy day than to be inside surrounded by your houseplants - you could even try forest bathing for a really spiritual experience.

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The ZZ Plant care level

This one is really easy to care for, perfect for beginners.

Where should I put the ZZ Plant?

This houseplant is really unfussy - it won’t like direct light but it will cope with darker corners, although it prefers bright light.

How should I water the Zamioculcas Zamiifolia?

Water when the top few inches of soil are dry, soak through and leave to drain.

What about feeding?

You need to give the ZZ plant a feed once a month in spring and summer - try our vegan, organic plant food!

Is it suitable if I have pets?

No, this plant can be toxic to cats and dogs.

What size is it?

21cm x 80cm