Light. Outdoors, give it shade or strong filtered light with no direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Indoors it tolerates very low light.
Water. Let the soil dry between waterings, and never let the roots sit in water. In drought it drops leaflets and recovers after rain.
Soil and feeding. Use any well-drained soil, or Potting Soil in containers; avoid salty or alkaline spots. Feed outdoors with slow-release fertilizer in the warm season.
Size. Grows slowly to 2–4 ft tall and about 3 ft wide.
Problems to watch. Root rot in soggy or compacted soil. Watch for scale insects.
Good to know. It can stay outdoors year-round in South Florida, but growth slows and leaves can discolor below 50°F. All parts are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and children.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS: Florida Foliage House Plant Care: ZZ Plant (EP480) · UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: ZZ Plant · NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
