zz raven vs zz plant Large Zamioculas Raven | ZZ Plant

zz raven vs zz plant Large Zamioculas Raven | ZZ PlantZZ Raven is the dark purple green version of the more common bright green variety. We love this wonderful palm like houseplant, its spectacular and brings a real contemporary feel! With lush dark purple green branches that can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, this Zamioculas Raven looks almost like a cross between a palm and a fern with its bushy growth springing up from the base. Zamioculas Raven looks amazing in any room, it gives that magazine cover

ZZ Raven is the dark purple green version of the more common bright green variety. We love this wonderful palm-like houseplant, it’s spectacular and brings a real contemporary feel! With lush dark purple green branches that can grow up to 3 feet long indoors, this Zamioculas Raven looks almost like a cross between a palm and a fern with its bushy growth springing up from the base. Zamioculas Raven looks amazing in any room, it gives that magazine cover style to give added interest to an empty corner in your house.

Originating in central Africa, Zamioculas Raven, 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. 

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As a special touch, if you’re buying a plant as a houseplant gift, we’ll add in a free, handwritten card - just leave your message at checkout and we’ll do the rest! The ZZ plant care level 

The Zamioculas Raven plant care level

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

Where should I put it?

Zamioculas Raven are really unfussy - it won’t like direct light but it will cope with darker corners, although it prefers bright light.

How should I water it?

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?

W21cm x H75cm 

If you’d like to see a short video on general houseplant care, we’ve made one for you!

All our plants are supplied in a plastic nursery pot