upright
dry between
Toxic according to ASPCA
Care reviewed 2026-10-04 · Scope: species
Find the right light.
Bright indirect light is preferred; tolerates lower light. Strong direct sun can scorch leaves.
Low-light tolerance never means a dark room. Observe the actual plant position across the day and through the seasons.
Water by observation.
Allow the mix to dry between waterings. Water-storing rhizomes make it drought tolerant, but persistently wet roots are a problem.
A fixed weekly watering schedule cannot account for your light, temperature, pot or mix. Check moisture and drainage before deciding to water.
Give it room.
Slow-growing, upright foliage; NC State gives a mature height and width of roughly 60–120 cm. Suitable for a floor space or roomy stand.
Living with pets
ASPCA includes ZZ plants among plants with irritating insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from pets that chew plants.
Sources behind these notes
Reviewed 4 October 2026. These original summaries describe facts supported by the sources below. Selector categories are our conservative editorial interpretation.