ZZ plant

ZZ plant is widely known as a low-maintenance houseplant, featuring wand-like oval shaped, shiny leaves that gives an aesthetic look in any indoor space. They are also known as Zanzibar gems and eternity plants. This plant belongs to the araceae family and is native to Eastern Africa. The ZZ plant is basically a slow growing plant. A mature ZZ plant can grow up to 3 to 4 ft. tall. There are also some amazing ZZ plant benefits. This plant helps to remove carbon dioxide, xylene, and toluene from the air, which improves the overall air quality and strengthens your cognitive functions.

Plant essentials

• Fertilizer: Nourish your ZZ plant once in a month in summer. Although these plants do not need much fertilizer.  
• Repotting: You may need to repot your ZZ plant, when the plant outgrows the pot. Prefer using a larger pot than the previous one. 
• Propagation: You can propagate your ZZ plant by cutting leaves and dividing the roots.

Common problem

• ZZ plant leaves turning brown indicates that the plant is not getting enough water. To solve this, water your plant regularly. 
• Too much exposure to direct sunlight can curl the leaves of  your ZZ plant. To solve this problem, change the position of your plant.
• ZZ plants may get droopy because of root rot. Only water your plant when the potting soil has dried out.

Style and decor

ZZ plant care is very simple and easy, they can grow gracefully in any environment. You can easily find ZZ plants online to decorate your home interior and office interior. These plants will brighten up any room where they are kept. Place it in your study desk or office desk to give the pop of green colour.