• Place ZZ plants in bright, indirect light.
• Use Miracle-Gro® Tropical Potting Mix when repotting ZZ plants.
• ZZ plants prefer to stay on the dry side, so only water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
• Feed your ZZ plants regularly with Miracle-Gro® Tropical Houseplant Food.
• Prune leaves (which are actually the whole stem) down to the soil line as needed.

ZZ plants, also called Zanzibar gems or eternity plants, are native to tropical regions of Africa that experience both wet and dry periods, leading to wildly fluctuating growing conditions. This makes them very forgiving houseplants! Their maintenance needs are pretty low, making them a great indoor plant for beginners or those who forget to water their plants (we've all been there).

These tropical plants have a playful upright growing habit with long stems covered in cute little leaflets. Fun fact: each stem is actually one single leaf! Traditional ZZ plants can get as tall as 3 or 4 feet, though some may get even taller under the right conditions. They come in several colors including black and variegated green with white spots. There are also dwarf varieties such as Zenzi, which only grows to about 1 foot tall.

Where to Grow ZZ Plants

ZZ plants grow best in lots of bright, indirect light but also thrive under the fluorescent lights of offices and commercial buildings. Just don't place them where they will receive direct sunlight since it can cause the leaves to scorch.

How to Repot ZZ Plants

ZZ plants prefer to stay on the dry side, so it's best to use a soil that'll provide adequate drainage. Miracle-Gro® Tropical Potting Mix is formulated with lava rock for this very purpose, and it's also less prone to fungus gnats (it doesn't contain compost or bark, which provide shelter for these pests).

1. Select a container that is no more than 1-2 inches wider than the plant's root ball.
2. Fill the bottom ⅓ of the pot with Miracle-Gro® Tropical Potting Mix.
3. Place the plant in the container so that the top of the root ball is about an inch below the rim to leave room for watering the plant.
4. Fill in around the root ball with more potting mix.
5. Thoroughly water the plant, let it drain, and move it to its permanent location in your home or office.

Troubleshooting Common Problems with ZZ Plants

Most common ZZ plant issues are related to watering, so they're an easy fix!

• Drooping. If your plant or its leaves are dropping, this most likely means that you need to water your plant more often. Make sure you're checking your plant's soil frequently and not letting it get too dry.
• Brown or yellow leaves. Leaves that are turning brown or yellow could be a sign that you are watering your plant too often. Prune back damaged leaves and wait a week before you water it again.

ZZ plants are a fun and forgiving houseplant that don't mind being ignored. Get started with this unique indoor plant today!