ZZ Plant 

The ZZ Plant is a great plant for beginners because of it's low light tolerance and ease of care! Characterized by their shiny, oval-shaped deep green leaves that tend to look waxy.  ZZ plants make excellent additions to any home or office.  It is a great air purifying option that can tolerate low light. The ZZ grows smooth, naturally shiny leaves that range from bright lime in their youth to an emerald green in their maturity. Individual leaflets are typically one to three inches long. 

Plant Care Tips:

 Watering:

Allow ZZ to dry out between watering.  It has huge rhizomes at its base that store water so it can survive several weeks without being watered.  Root rot is common killer so be cautious

 Lighting:

Temperature:

These guys can survive a pretty good range but nothing below 45 degrees.  They don't mind some humidity but don't require more than an average household would be.

 Soil Medium:

               ZZ plants leaves can look waxy and dusty pretty easily.  Just use a little water or soapy water to wipe down regularly and maintain that shine.  Lighting matters too.  A little extra light will allow them to stay green.

A little pruning keeps ZZ plant from getting leggy and thin-looking.  Use a sharp, sterile pruner and make cuts at a 45-degree angle just above a leaf node. In a few weeks fresh growth will begin.  Remove the bottom leaves as they age and start to fade in color.  Stems can also be tipped a inch or two and that will create a fuller appearance.