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If you are known for
killing houseplants, even ‘Mother in Law’s Tongue’, then I have the perfect
houseplant for you to try. Here it is - the 2002 Foliage Plant of the Year
- and not only is the plant easy to grow, the name is very easy to remember.
It’s called Zamioculcas
zamiifolia. Okay, that’s not easy to remember, but the common name
is - it’s commonly known at the “ZZ” plant.
The “ZZ” plant has dark
green shiny foliage that looks like someone shined the leaves for you. Its
upright growing habit is a real plus indoors, and it may even flower for you
in the spring.
The “ZZ” part comes in
because 1.) It will grow in any light condition, and does exceptionally well
in lower light where few plants perform well. 2.) About the only way to
kill this plant is to either put it in total darkness, or water it too
much! The ZZ plant has underground tubers that hold water - the thick stems
and leaves hold water - so it can go for months without watering! 3.) The
ZZ plant has basically no pest or disease issues - the only thing would be
rotting from you over watering.
So ... if you know
someone who just can’t grow indoor plants, this could be their answer (or
maybe it’s your answer) to indoor gardening success. The ZZ plant! |
