The "Unkillable" ZZ Plant: Complete Zamioculcas Care Guide

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If you've ever thought you just "can't grow plants" because you have a huge brown thumb, then I have a surprise for you....
Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, or the "ZZ plant", is the plant for you! It's almost like it was designed for new gardeners that tend to kill plants. It's one of the hardiest houseplants you'll come across, making it the perfect choice for a beginner gardener.
In this guide, we'll take a look at the incredibly easy to care for Zamioculcas zamiifolia, more commonly referred to simply as the ZZ plant.
I touch on ZZ plant propagation as well, as you'll probably want more of these babies in your home.
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@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

Highlights: 0:48 Appearance 1:14 Soil Requirements 2:13 Lighting 2:56 Placement Considerations 3:46 Pests and Diseases 4:49 Propagation 5:44 Next videos on the channel

@YACABE 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What about repotting needs?

@BestOnThursdays 3 жыл бұрын

I am watching an ad but I have to say that I have killed an ever blossom plant which I was told was un-killable because all you needed to do was give it six ice cube a week... I don't know what I did but it wilted and died in two weeks... So do you think this plant is for me... To somehow killed a ponytail plant as well as basic mint

@althealovengrace7773 3 жыл бұрын

would you help me? one of the stalks of my zz plant is detaching from the bulb? why could that be?

@luisibarra7585 3 жыл бұрын

@@YACABE x.

@brianuriah4273 2 жыл бұрын

You all probably dont give a shit but does someone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost my account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me

@katyp855 5 жыл бұрын

My son bought me a jade plant and it had this weird little shoot growing next to it. The stowaway ended up being a zz. Bonus 🙌🏻🎉

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Huge bonus!

@aggiehort07 Жыл бұрын

Love this story ....hows the jade?

@negative.infinity 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a ZZ plant a few years ago and it has turned into a monster. It goes outside every year into a bright shaded spot and only comes back in for the winter. It sends out new growth twice a year, and I've had to repot it every single year, too. Now it's in a large 2' glazed ceramic pot and it's the heaviest plant I own. I'm no weakling, yet it's getting to the point where even I can barely pick it up anymore. I'm going to have to find an even larger pot for it again this year. I absolutely love it!🌿

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they can get REALLY heayv. Glad to hear yours is doing so well my friend!

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife 5 жыл бұрын

Great to kno,I was wondering how fadt they grow.

@mariamaldonado7819 4 жыл бұрын

You can divide it and make smaller plants

@Lemons19902010 4 жыл бұрын

What is the temp outside when you bring the plant outside?

@earisu 4 жыл бұрын

If you keep potting it up, it'll keep growing.

@juliamahler415 4 жыл бұрын

i bought a dead ZZ plant at walmart for $3 a couple years ago. it really looked dead everybody laughed at me. my friend just bought one for $28.00 it is not as big as mine. love my ZZ.

@rdarrett3635 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I’ve seen a couple with really different prices, but the same size.

@deadaveizi8014 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same with most of the plants , I feel like I need to save them and I always do 😊

@vicj2141 3 жыл бұрын

Some are $120 in one of our local stores.

@GardengalAAA 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I saw a very large one fir sake fir like $130. No way. You’re taking all the fun out of me nurturing it to that size lol

@RubinMamiyil 2 ай бұрын

I bought a big bush of ZZ plant for 3$ in India. Plants are cheap here, most of the indoor plants are available for 3$

@alyanamichaels6176 4 жыл бұрын

I found 1of the zz plant in the laundry room in my apartment building,it was in a box and there was a note saying free to good home, so I took it and now it has a great home Alyana Michaels

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@yourfavnurseb9699 4 жыл бұрын

Alyana Michaels I love hearing that I have a bunch of aloe and I was thinking I should take a few pots to the laundry room but I’m not sure anyone will take them this is a sign thx

@alyanamichaels6176 4 жыл бұрын

@@yourfavnurseb9699 I'd take them if I could

@brickbybrick4692 4 жыл бұрын

i think you found a child

@50Street21 4 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that your presentations never come across as a lecture but rather. . . okay gang, let's do this. Of course, as we're all in self- quarantine due to Covid-19, I've been spending plenty of time researching house plants. When this is all over, I'm taking my list and going plant shopping! ZZ is at the top of my list. Never lose your sense of humour. Thanks! Darryl

@14beans 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought/rescued a Raven ZZ from Walmart . . . the poor things were dying in 100% peat moss in a plastic pot. Two of the tubers had already rotted. They are now in a sand/vermic/soil mix in terra cotta and feeling much better. I'm so excited to acquire this! Thanks so much for your video

@songsmelike 4 жыл бұрын

"Chop it in half and laugh while it's dying"... epic indeed!

@StrandedHHJ 4 жыл бұрын

“Chop it in half and laugh as it dies“ made me chuckle.

@drfontes1950 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I have this plant and no one knew what it was! It is hardy and now beautiful in its chosen spot.

@pinkyysk 3 жыл бұрын

Fell in love with these and hunted for for years. Finally I brought one and it had gotten to big for the pot and warped it. I had to cut it out the pot. It's doing so well now.

@MsMelissaAnn 4 жыл бұрын

My mother in law gave me one of these 6 years ago when we bought our first house. It went out on our balcony. And we always forgot about it. It would go months and I'd be like oh sheeettttyy!then I'd drown it in water and then forget it again. Its grown huge and needs repotting now. And it's in our living room now

@magnumopus9033 3 жыл бұрын

He mentioned not to put in direct light source. How did your Zz fair in balcony. Mine is a North facing one. Please do let me know

@MsMelissaAnn 3 жыл бұрын

@@magnumopus9033 my balcony doesn't get direct sunlight, except on the very edge, we are north west facing. Ours has been on that balcony for years. I was able to split it into 4 pots, all are growing well

@Dearest_Kenyetta 2 жыл бұрын

Melissa, your comment made me laugh 😂. Awesome that it has grown so well!

@rouseman 4 жыл бұрын

I almost killed a ZZ plant :( , I was new to house plants and I used some dirt from outside. I'm glad I managed to save it and used potting soil with much better drainage.

@ta8905 4 жыл бұрын

Years ago before I educated myself on houseplants, I had a beautiful, large ZZ! I killed it : ( But the ZZ wasn't the only one. Now after lots of research & education, I'm ready to try again all the plants I killed!

@alyssah9192 3 жыл бұрын

I’m currently in the process of killing my Boston fern. He’s in the bathroom and getting misted and watered and he’s so mad at me 😣

@Cutecat689 Жыл бұрын

It must have been a case of overwatering/no drainage

@e.b.4379 Жыл бұрын

It's a very hardy plant indeed! You can actually place it anywhere in your home, in either light or dark areas. It doesn't matter if you forget to water it occasionally until the soil is completely dry, because it actually prefers drought to dampness. Once a month should do depending on the size of your plant. Also when you bring a new Zamioculcas into your home, give it at least 5 days in one place to get acclimatised to the surroundings before you move it or water it.

@nicolelic 5 күн бұрын

Just found your Chanel when searching ZZ. Love your passion and I'm looking forward to more of your videos.

@arseniacherry298 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information about ZZ plant. I really appreciate it very much

@kenitau59 5 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation. Enjoyable and you have a fun way to present. Intellegent, as well as entertaining and not obnoxious. Thanks.

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - glad you enjoyed!

@enTeratainment 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!! hopefully this will help me since i just became a plant mama as of yesterday! the lighting, watering, and soil info helps a ton!

@Melissa-cy9se 3 жыл бұрын

Brand new plant owner thanking you for this valuable info! Excited to finally not accidentally neglect a plant. 🤩

@koalalou68 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought my ZZ plant yesterday. I'm excited 😊 Thanks much for your tips!

@poisynivee8137 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thanks! I just bought one and even though it's said to be so easy to take care of, I was worried lol. Your videos are informative and easy to follow!

@patricialisowski1080 6 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU for a quick, concise, informative talk about the ZZ plant. Will take your advice especially on soil mixture!

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Patricia!

@jegonzales7768 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched this video for the first time... Thanks for the info Kevin 🙏👌🏻😇

@donnastovall8340 5 жыл бұрын

Love all your plants and the tips are so helpful. Videos are so natural. Love them. Keep them coming

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donna, happy to hear that

@NatalineN 5 жыл бұрын

Well, that's the only plant I killed so far, twice. I choked it with love both times :(

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Noooo 😭

@bart8063 4 жыл бұрын

Same. The leaves on mine are turning yellow one by one and falling off 😢 Should I just stop caring for it?

@jamesstewart8779 4 жыл бұрын

@@bart8063 i read that might happen due to too much water

@dchardinaycole5944 4 жыл бұрын

😔

@davimatheson 4 жыл бұрын

if it gets droopy and yellow i think its too much water, might have root rot

@stephaniewright5424 4 жыл бұрын

Super succint and non-intimidating teaching! Thank you!

@estrelitavillena1115 4 жыл бұрын

We (In Tuguegarao ) call the ZZ plant welcome plant; so we place near the door.

@frankchan0500 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video for caring the ZZ plant

@amandasavoie9440 4 жыл бұрын

Finally found my first ZZ at Home Depot today 💚

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Nice find!

@milletteregacho7158 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my zz from Home Depot as well. Should i water it right away or wait?

@mambaitaliaful 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel...LOVE IT! Your so organized and have great information. Great channel! Sending love from Michigan ❤🌱🌵🌿

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much Mishelle! Welcome :)

@Dearest_Kenyetta 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one of these for my office. Thanks for sharing this with us.... I appreciate your sense of humor too 😂

@glenibit 5 жыл бұрын

Handsome man with great tips. Thank you

@rosecocoy9768 5 жыл бұрын

I have zz plant in my house here in philippines i love it somuch..it helps relaxing.

@roxannesimmons3616 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Always wanted one of these, now I will.

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

+Roxanne Simmons you're welcome, they're an awesome plant

@southerncomfort971 2 жыл бұрын

thanks always nice to see the passion of indoor planters. I struggle with any plant that does not like or need water. Not watering is like ignoring it. Thanks for sharing

@mitabishnoigardentips6137 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and covered almost all the aspects . Lovely plant. Rotating the pot is a good idea Let's stay connected .

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@AMIR-nm7fo Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO. I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT THIS NEW PLANT I JUST GOT LAST WEEK. THANKS

@sharonhassell4831 3 жыл бұрын

My coworker was retiring & this plant was on the door I snatch a piexe but it was a bulb. Well it took so long to root but I decided to throw away but something said don't. Well that has been about 6- 7 yrs ago & its the most beautiful plant I have in my collection. My coworker passed a couple yrs ago now but it's tge most beautiful plant I have. I name it in honor of Mrs. Addie.❤

@anitastevenson2388 2 жыл бұрын

Thankk You!!! I have 4 ZZ plants... Absolutely the best! And Most Beautiful!!

@shawnkane1980 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Just getting started in urban planting here in my flat in Doha, Qatar. Just starting with the top recommended plants by NASA. Also just bought a 3ft ZZ plant today!Cheers!

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@LexiST 5 жыл бұрын

This video was super helpful! Thank you!

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Your'e welcome!

@jenmrodrigues 4 жыл бұрын

I had two in Brazil. Beautiful and so easy to care.

@Mo_msh 5 жыл бұрын

I ordered one and it’s coming today so thanks for this 💜💜

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@angeliquedevosd416 3 жыл бұрын

I like your truly point out quickly and shortly. Not too much talk and not too much stress out my time. I agreed with the informations. Because the rooting too too slow. Better buy the new plants and add to it than waiting for ever to be rooted.

@lindawitherspoon446 5 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks. Just bought this plant today.

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it!

@jaketheperson8495 3 жыл бұрын

You can find that everywhere in the philippines

@marlenefischer5303 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info love this plant very easy to take care of & I have mine in a big bay window does perfect still goin strong 6 years 💚 I use a lil nem oil if I get aphids or a lil peroxide & wipe each leaf off 💚

@LoisyAbigail 3 жыл бұрын

I managed to propagate my ZZ thru leaf cuttings. It took 3 months to get 3 in roots and new rhizomes, but I was happy to have done it.

@sugarluv2 Жыл бұрын

Just bought one. Nice vid, thanks.

@user-qt9rs9wu1s 19 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed the video. Very informative because I was watering mine too much so thank you. Explains why mushrooms kept growing in it

@Flamingo9653 3 жыл бұрын

Like that explanation. I bought a ZZ plant today. Will report it into a terracotta pot and give it some love

@sajatahines7952 4 ай бұрын

I just picked up one today at Walmart 😊 so excited

@Hivdghn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m new to plants but I saw a sad looking ZZ plant in ikea with roots falling out the bottom and I had to try and save it

@jose-cf6ec Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing very helpful. love it.,

@gordonanderson6216 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid, I'm off to move mine away from the window right now. Cheers.

@cottieoliver7587 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 4 all.your tips n ideas

@kenishahammond3935 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the insight!

@ndinthecity 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips.

@allenpost3616 3 жыл бұрын

These are amazing plants! I want more, and of the variegated variety. My first one I picked up last year is a cluster of 11 plants that was only about 6" tall with solid green leaves. I figured it would take years to fill out but I guess mine loved my custom soil mix I repotted it to as this last spring every tuber sent up a fat stem, and it's almost 2' tall now and looks amazing filled out! It was really fascinating to watch it grow! Sort of reminds me of how cycads grow. I got to have more of them! lol

@EddoPanamenyo 11 ай бұрын

How is the mix you make?

@allenpost3616 11 ай бұрын

@@EddoPanamenyo It's a blend of coco peat, worm castings, pumice, trace minerals, and orchid bark. I use a compost tea to give it a recharge every other month or so.

@EddoPanamenyo 11 ай бұрын

@@allenpost3616 thank you so much

@4funksakes 4 жыл бұрын

My zz was a leaf in the mud for a solid 2 yrs that was 10 yrs ago still here and thriving

@tigra38 5 жыл бұрын

best first plant for everyone

@daedaetinez6406 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I love your video. 🌱

@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning 4 жыл бұрын

Great information!!!

@freddieivory625 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks for sharing

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife 5 жыл бұрын

I love it!!! I just ordered a snake plant.

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, you're gonna love it

@jazmine224 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy I just picked one up at the MacArthur's Nursery in Moncton New Brunswick Canada for $15 it is nice and full I'm so excited because I've always wanted one also I noticed you have an African mask that's what I know it as I think on the third shelf down to the right I had one beautiful beliefs were bigger than my hand but I killed it I don't know what I did wrong but I watched a video telling me that there was like a whole bunch of little bulb type things in the soil so I dug through the soil and found five little bulbs I put them in a plastic bottle with a lid with some water and wouldn't you know it they rooted now I have five little babies growing took a month to root mind you but now I have five little babies and their 2in length in leaves going to try it again thanks for putting this video up I enjoy watching all of your videos I learned so much all the best in the New Year 2022💗🇨🇦

@michelledavidmspire 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tipsz i also hage my zz plant..

@HauntedAtoms 3 жыл бұрын

ZZ plants are actually quite expensive here. Usually 30-50 for a few petioles. I actually lucked out because mine was still a 6" nursery pot. So I got mine for $15. Most ZZs in nurseries here are well established and generally expensive because of it. My ZZ propagations rooted rather quickly. But no new growth in months, unfortunately.

@tazmycreations9185 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️ best video so far

@011mph 2 жыл бұрын

This is gonna be my first plant!

@Shetriesthetrades 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your video made me fall in love with the Zz! I’ve got both the Zz and the Black Raven, and they are amazing. Thanks for all the information you shared about them❤️

@angelbabyg1 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks so much 😊

@orlandocargill1640 Жыл бұрын

Good bro I love the information.

@mariachavez5213 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nice video

@rosezhang6998 4 жыл бұрын

I got one for my office when I started my first job, and just set a reminder for every 12 days to water (one paper cup of water). It's been 4 years, I've repot it once and it is still growing very well. (glad I saved it from the office before we were asked to WFH!) They got too tall and the stems were easily broken off recently - so I'm trying to water propagate, hope it works!

@sandyToMi12 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful plants 🌱 you have my ZZ doesn’t need water 💦 until 2weeks or more I love ❤️ it

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great plant :)

@alexanderhansson1557 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a big beautiful peace last year for about 90 bucks, managed to kill it in about 8 months :( I took some stem cuttings to try to save what I can. I'll be happy to update you in 6 months when the roots starts showing lol.

@diaereaper784 6 жыл бұрын

Can u do update videos for zz plant? Maybe like a 6 month series of updates for certain house plants. It would really help me see if my plant is on track.

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can do...ZZ is a pretty slow grower though so after 6 months usually not much changes!

@stephaniepodue5 5 жыл бұрын

I just got a ZZ in a trade and discovered that it was pretty neglected - roots breaking through the plastic grow pot! - and I've just repotted it. The bulb was really confusing for me during repotting because I'd never seen anything like it and knew nothing about ZZs, so thank you for demystifying that for me! I also could see that it had more stems, but it's down to two... fingers crossed that it grows a few more, soon - I fertilized it a week after repotting.

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you nursed it back to health!

@brittanymatthews9352 4 жыл бұрын

So informative thank you!!! One thing though, that shelf is absolutely gorgeous. Where did you get it??

@savink703 3 жыл бұрын

Funny intro coz i x hv no green fingers n unknowingly bought this plant at the nursery. Now i m sure it will stay healthy with me

@msdanielleleegreaves 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for your care vid. How do I get my ZZ to be more dense and less leggy?

@dungotaaja 4 ай бұрын

And its also the best looking plant! 😊

@MiscellaneousMichelle 5 жыл бұрын

Wowww I’ve gotta get one of these

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

do it do it!

@queenSummerKeli 4 жыл бұрын

I had asked for house plant info...just needed to search a bit more. Thanks

@aliasgarden5876 2 жыл бұрын

Great plant great video

@jennygilmore4134 2 жыл бұрын

I have mine in my restroom with no sun and she loves it I have 5 babies that came out at the same time

@jennilah 3 жыл бұрын

See, I watched this in preparation for the ZZ I was planning on buying, and I misunderstood- you said its roots take a while to grow, I totally misheard and was like "oh ok, a slow growing plant then." Last weekend I brought home my ZZ, took a picture of it for my reference, and noticed today 6 days later that its young shoots have grown over 3 inches. It has been growing so fast that it was noticeably taller from the morning to the night each day. The thing is a monster. I can't wait to see how big it gets with time

@Farstar5710 4 жыл бұрын

The zz plant is coolness personified (;...

@fredaguirre684 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome plant. I have two that I bought in small half gallon containers. Ahead 5 years several transplants now huge 30 inch containers. My "Man Plants". I'm single and travel often for work

@deannatinsley6699 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@ArtemisJ88 3 жыл бұрын

My zz grew around 2 inches of roots via cutting propagation in 2 months (July - September). I did halve the stems though so that might have contributed to faster root growth. Question: will the stems sprout new leaf growth from where I snipped them or will they stay stunted forever?

@catherinedesilets8960 2 жыл бұрын

I learn so so much from you From my gardens outside to my jungle inside .. today I finally added a giant ZZ plant to my never ending collection inside .. but Q.I thought I heard I could put it in very low light corner of my house? But no?

@_em_1 6 жыл бұрын

Your cool man...great info. Subscribed!

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the subscribe!

@ottawadigs 6 жыл бұрын

I have 2 of these, we water them when we remember

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

+diggs that's a good way to put it, water when you remember. Thanks for watching!

@bkrbkrl 5 жыл бұрын

If someone wants to propagate, just divide out the bulbs when it becomes pot bound.

@epicgardening 5 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@soyminervarodriguez 4 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening yeah thats what i did and believe meeee!!!! in 3 months they were so tall and beautiful.

@kathymcpherson1160 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you

@epicgardening 6 жыл бұрын

+Kathy McPherson of course!

@spirit3936 2 жыл бұрын

Great upload..to the point and on point..thanks.. question..do you think this will work in a bathroom with absolutely no light as I haven't a window.

@MachoSheri 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm getting a lot of conflicting tips from the infinite web... My ZZ leaves are really light green. (I heard young stalks start off light green and then mature to a deep jade. I've also heard that it could be a lack of nutrients.). Some stalks are dying. (I heard old stalks die off naturally?). My grandma had clipped sticks to support them b/c she felt the stalks were weak. I removed them and they're curving oddly now. (Possibly b/c they've started relying on the sticks for support?). I will check the roots this weekend to see if they're crowded. If they are, what are your tips for pruning and repotting them?