Care schedule
- Watering
- When soil is dry Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Feeding
- Twice per year Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Light
- Low to bright indirect light Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension
- Frost
- Sensitive — protect or bring inside below about 34°F · typical
Each line links to its published source. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Stores water in its roots; let soil dry completely.
- Wrinkled stems can mean it needs water.
- Wipe dust off leaves so they can take in light.
In GoodKeap
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From university extension guides
Each line links to the published guidance it came from.
Light
Low to bright indirect light
ZZ plants are easily maintained in low-light interiors but perform best with bright, indirect sunlight.
Source: University of Florida IFAS ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Watering
When soil is dry
The soil for a ZZ plant should be allowed to become completely dry between waterings to avoid root rot.
Source: University of Florida IFAS ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Feeding
Twice per year
A low-dose liquid fertilizer should be applied to the ZZ plant twice per year according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Source: University of Florida IFAS ExtensionChecked Oct 2026