ZZ plantOriginal product and height photos are retained. Plant shape varies naturally; the room scene illustrates the larger size for styling.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
ZZ Plant
Glossy leaflets and arching upright stems give ZZ plant a tidy, sculptural outline. Choose 60–80 or 100–120 cm for a home or office with daylight and room for the leaves to spread.
Choose plant height
Sizes are supplied heights, not mature limits. Check the original height chart and allow space beyond the pot for outward-arching leaves.
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Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
For feeding during active growth. Dilute according to the bottle instructions.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
ZZ Plant · Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Tolerates low light · prefers indirect light
- Leaflets
- Glossy, leathery · evergreen
- Water storage
- Thick underground rhizomes
- Form
- Upright with outward-arching leaves
- Potting mix
- Free-draining · dry between waterings
- Handling
- Sap may irritate · not for eating
Hong Kong growing tips
- Humid weeks
- Check deeper soil before topping up
- Window transition
- Move into brighter light gradually
- Office routine
- One watering person · record the date
- Dim corners
- Keep access to daylight
- Cover pots
- Drain fully before returning to the cover
- Busy weeks
- Check first; do not pre-soak before leave
Glossy greens.
A calmer work corner.
The larger option sits comfortably beside low furniture. Keep the spreading leaves clear of drawers and walkways.
Place it where window daylight reaches the foliage. A dimmer position needs more patient watering, not a weekly top-up.
Planting & styling guide
When does a ZZ plant need a larger pot?
Make room for rhizomes
- Settle the plant in its current pot first.
- Check for a tight, crowded root ball or a pot distorted by expanding rhizomes.
- Choose a slightly larger pot with drainage holes, not a much deeper empty container.
- Keep the previous planting level and use a freely draining mix.
- Wear gloves when handling cut or damaged tissue; keep it away from children and pets.
A larger pot is not a growth shortcut
Repot to relieve crowding, not to force shoots. Excess unused wet mix can stay damp for too long indoors.
How do I avoid overwatering in an office?
- Agree on one carerLet one person check the plant and record watering, so colleagues do not all add a little water.
- Check below the surfaceLet the mix dry between waterings. When water is needed, wet the root ball thoroughly and let excess drain away.
- Keep the natural glossGently wipe dusty leaflets. Leaf polish is unnecessary; do not add fertiliser simply because new shoots are slow.
- Before a holidayCheck soil moisture and daylight access. Do not leave the nursery pot standing in a bowl of water for the weekend.
What pairs well with its arching glossy leaves?
Use separate pots and leave each plant its own light and watering space.
Peperomia Obtusifolia(Baby Rubber Plant)
A low cluster of rounded leaves suits the front of a console display. Check its moisture separately.
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Snake Plant
Upright blades provide a narrow contrast beside the ZZ’s outward spread.
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Monstera Deliciosa
Give its broad split leaves the brighter, more open side of the grouping.
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Size guide
Compare people and plants for a sense of scale. Refer to your selected option for this product's height.
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Frequently asked questions
ZZ Plant · Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Can it live in a windowless room?
Low-light tolerance does not mean no light. Choose a spot with daylight, or provide suitable plant lighting; do not use an unlit room as a permanent position.
Read moreWhy has it not made new shoots?
Growth indoors can be slow. Check light and root conditions before increasing water or feed. A firm, healthy plant does not need to be pushed into constant new growth.
Read moreDoes yellowing mean it needs more water?
Not by itself. Check the mix and stem bases: persistently wet soil with soft tissue needs attention. An occasional old yellow leaf alone does not justify extra watering.
Read moreIs it suitable around curious pets?
Keep it out of chewing reach. Ingestion can be harmful and sap may irritate skin or eyes. If safe separation is impractical, choose a different plant.
Read moreFrom our nursery to your home
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.