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We received some ZZ Plant on Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout ZZ Plant
ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a glossy-leafed tropical perennial from eastern Africa, grown for its arching stems of dark green oval leaflets emerging from stout underground rhizomes that store water. Hardy outdoors in zone 9b (USDA zones 9b–11b) in frost-protected sites, it excels as a low-maintenance container or shade-garden plant in NE Florida — tolerating neglect, low light, and irregular watering better than nearly any other ornamental.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
ZZ plant thrives in bright indirect light to full shade — it is one of the most shade-tolerant plants available and performs well as a patio or covered-porch container plant in NE Florida; direct sun, especially in the intense Florida summer, will scorch the glossy leaflets.
ZZ plant stores water in its thick underground rhizomes and is highly drought tolerant — water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering and waterlogged soil are the most common causes of failure; in NE Florida's humid climate, err heavily on the side of underwatering.
Plant in any well-drained potting mix or amended loamy garden soil; ZZ plant will not tolerate wet feet, so excellent drainage is essential. Fertilize twice yearly (spring and summer) with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer; it is a slow grower and requires minimal nutrition.
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Common questions
Is ZZ Plant a good plant for St. Augustine?
ZZ Plant is a houseplant. Mature size: 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet. Light: Part Shade, Full Shade. Water needs: Low. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for ZZ Plant?
Toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.