ZZ Plant

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The beautiful, low-maintenance houseplant.
The ZZ plant is by far the toughest houseplant on the block. It can survive most conditions and is perfect for those who travel a lot or forget their houseplants. ZZ plants can tolerate a wide range of lighting conditions, making them well-suited for any indoor growing conditions. These plants are extremely drought-tolerant, so water once the soil dries out completely.

Care Requirements

LIGHT

ZZ plants are tolerant of a wide range of lighting conditions, making them well-suited for any indoor growing conditions. While ZZ plants can survive without any natural light, they do best in bright, indirect light. If they aren’t given enough light, they will quickly become leggy. 

WATERING

The ZZ plants have a thick rhizome, making them extremely drought-tolerant. This allows them to be able to survive even with infrequent watering. In general, ZZ plants should be watered once the soil dries out completely. Once every week or two, depending on their growing conditions.

SOIL

ZZ plants are not overly picky about their potting medium. Just make sure that the soil is well-draining. Most standard potting mixes should be sufficient for your ZZ plant.
We suggest Fertilome Ultimate Potting Mix

FERTILIZER

ZZ plants like to have regular fertilization to keep the plant in optimal health. Fertilize your ZZ plant with balanced indoor fertilizer diluted to half-strength one to two times during its active growing season.
We suggest Schultz Plant Food Plus

TEMPERATURE

Average household temperatures are fine for ZZ plants. In general, ZZ plants do not tolerate cold temperatures below 45°F, so avoid placing your ZZ plant in a location close to drafts or cold areas of your home.

HUMIDITY

ZZ plants don’t require humid conditions, but if your home runs on the dry side consider increasing the humidity around your ZZ plant by purchasing a humidifier or placing it on top of a water tray.

IS IT PET FRIENDLY?

Like most houseplants, ZZ plants are mildly toxic if eaten. They may cause some discomfort and vomiting when eaten. Keep away from animals and children.

ZZ PLANT VARIETIES

ZZ plants come in only a couple different varieties simply because it’s already perfect. This low light, low maintenance houseplant is a great plant to add a natural look to your home without much commitment. Characterized by their shiny, oval-shaped deep green leaves, ZZ plants make excellent additions to any home or office. We carry the ZZ plant in two varieties from sizes starting at 4″ and going up to 16″ pots. Visit City Floral for the ZZ plant and hundreds of other houseplants!

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ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

If you are looking for an easy houseplant that is truly the toughest around, look no further than the ZZ plant. The perfect choice for any home or office and for those that travel.

zz compacta houseplant

ZZ Plant 'Compacta'

ZAMIOCULCAS ZAMIIFOLIA​ 'COMPACTA'

The ZZ plant is only smaller. This is the houseplant for someone who has very little space—the perfect choice for any home or office and those who travel.

ZZ 'Raven'

ZAMIOCULCAS ZAMIIFOLIA 'DOWON'

With deep, purple-black foliage when mature and electric green new growth, the Raven is a stunning and easy-to-grow houseplant. This plant tolerates many lighting conditions including low-light and is perfect for any home or office.

Houseplants To Pair With ZZ Plants

Sansevierias are easy to grow and is nearly indestructible; they will thrive in either very bright light or almost dark corners of the house. An ideal container plant, it is excellent in a grouping and will grow equally well on the floor or on tabletop displays. Perfect for any office building or home with little of florescent lighting. 

This bold and beautiful plant requires a little love and attention than most houseplants. While it loves low to medium light, it does love higher humidity areas like a bathroom or kitchen. So make sure to keep it out of the direct sun, and its soil moist (but not soaking wet), and you’ll have a gorgeous looking plant for many years!

Also called ‘Chinese Evergreen,’ the Aglaonema can grow almost anywhere in your home. It will tolerate low-light and grows well in bright spots. In fact, it doesn’t even need natural light and will do just fine in offices with fluorescent lighting. Keep soil evenly moist, and your aglaonema will be happy. 

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Care Requirements

LIGHT

Hydrangeas do well in partially shaded areas like under a large tree or on the side of a house. They like to receive sun in the morning, and the partial shade is in the heat of the afternoon. In Colorado, too much full sun will cause them to get sunburned.

SOIL

Hydrangea shrubs need to have well-draining soils that is rich in organic matter. Most Colorado soils will benefit from the addition of peat moss and compost that helps retain moisture. The pH determines the colors of the blooms. Acidic soil will give you blue flowers, and alkaline soil gives you pink flowers.  

FERTILIZER

If hydrangea shrubs are given too much high-nitrogen fertilizer, they may grow full and lush, but there will be fewer flowers. If the soil is rich, fertilizer is not needed. Otherwise, a light application in March or April may be warranted.

WATERING

Make sure to water your hydrangea shrubs regularly. Those big blooms require a lot of water to stay lush and full. About one inch of water throughout the week is ideal. If they receive more sun give them at least two inches during the hotter summer days.

Our Advice

  • Allium flowers need full sun for the best blooms. 
  • Plant allium bulbs when temperature is consistently in the low 60’s or lower. 
  • Allium bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil with top soil, compost and organic material. 
  • Fertilize when planting the allium bulbs with either Espoma Organic Bulb-tone or Hi Yield Dutch Bulb Food. Applying fertilizer at least 3″ below bulb will make sure the roots get the most from the fertilizer. 
  • Plant allium bulbs 4 – 6 inches deep with the old roots facing the ground and the pointed end facing up. 
  • Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary. 
  • Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of  mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall. 

Endless Summer Hydrangea Varieties

THE ORIGINAL

TWIST AND SHOUT

SUMMER CRUSH

BLOOMSTRUCK

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Oakleaf Hydrangea Varieties

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