Plant species: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Cultivar: Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'

Plant genus: Zamioculcas

Plant family: Araceae

Plant origin: The native range of this species extends from Kenya to KwaZulu-Natal. It is a perennial plant and primarily grows during the dry season in tropical biomes.

Soil drainage: Well-drained, we recommend a substrate mix composed of coco coir, perlite, vermiculite, and pumice.

Soil pH: Acidic

Fertilizers: Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' requires moderate fertilization, so we recommend using a bio-fertilizer (we use the BioBizz brand for the plants we cultivate) from the beginning of March until the end of November.

Air humidity: It is perfectly adapted to indoor environments, where air humidity can range between 30-65%.

Temperature: 15-30 degrees Celsius

Light: Moderate indirect light

Height of the plant (including pot): 35 cm

Pot diameter: 13 cm

Commonly known as the ZZ plant, it is a truly hard-to-kill species due to its high capacity to retain water in its tissues (91% in the leaves and 95% in the petioles).

Native to Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, it has successfully adapted to indoor environments, whether in office buildings, restaurants/bars/cafés, or apartments/homes. It has become a very popular species not only because of its minimal care requirements but also for its appearance, defined by glossy, emerald-green leaves arranged along either side of the petiole, which can reach impressive lengths of about 1 meter, even in mature specimens grown indoors. 

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' is an amazing cultivar characterised by dark foliage, almost black, this being the main reason for its name.

Note! To check the moisture level of the substrate, sticking your finger 2 cm deep into the pot is the best way to measure soil moisture. If you feel the substrate is wet, keep the watering can away for one or two days, and if you feel it’s dry, water the plant.
Note 2! When we talk about watering, we need to consider the pot the plant is in, as well as the amount of substrate and its level of aeration. In other words, don’t pour a liter of water into a pot that’s 12 cm in diameter and height, as you’ll drown the plant's roots. It’s best to discard excess water from the tray about half an hour after watering.

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