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ZZ Plant Raven
ZZ Plant Raven
The black-leaved ZZ plant: glossy, dramatic and very hard to kill, in a 12cm pot.
- Very easy
- Medium to bright indirect
- Every 2 to 3 weeks
- 12cm grow pot
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ZZ Plant Raven
R 285.00
About this plant
About this plant
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Water every 2-3 weeks. Be sure to let the top 2 cm's of soil dry out before watering.
Medium to bright indirect light. Low light can be tolerated but will slow growth down. No contact with direct sunlight.
Humidity will not be an issue with this one.
This plant has been noted to have air purifying capabilities.
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
Glossy near-black leaves, almost no fuss
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' · also known as ZZ Raven, black ZZ plant, zanzibar gem
Native to Eastern Africa, from Kenya to north-eastern South Africa (species)
A dark form of the ZZ plant: new shoots come up bright green, then mature to glossy near-black. Thick underground rhizomes store water, so it handles neglect.
- A ZZ Raven in a 12cm grow pot, with dramatic glossy leaves that mature to near black.
- One of the toughest houseplants: water only every 2 to 3 weeks.
- Copes with lower light and dry indoor air, so it suits offices and darker rooms.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright indirect light, out of direct sun. It tolerates lower light but grows more slowly there.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- Every 2 to 3 weeks
- Humidity
- Any
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Free-draining mix
- Feeding
- A few times in summer
- Growth
- Slow
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in medium to bright indirect light, out of direct sun.
- Wait until the top 2cm of soil is dry, then water: about every 2 to 3 weeks.
- Don't worry if new shoots are green: they darken as they mature.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Yellow stems or leavesToo much water. Let the soil dry more between drinks.
- Leaning, stretched stemsToo little light. Move it somewhere brighter.
- Scorched patchesDirect sun. Move it out of the sun's path.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Why are the new leaves green?
Why are the new leaves green?
That's normal: Raven leaves start green and turn near-black as they mature.
Does it need misting?
Does it need misting?
No, humidity is not an issue for this plant.
Packed to arrive alive
4.94 out of 5 from 1114 reviews
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