ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), 4-Inch Pot

Add glossy green structure to a desk or side table with this live ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), also called Zanzibar Gem. Thick, upright stalks carry pairs of smooth, oval to elliptic leaflets with a waxy sheen. Underground rhizomes store water, giving the plant its forgiving character.

Points of interest and size

• One live standard green ZZ Plant, approximately 8–12 inches tall in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
• Estimated mature indoor size: roughly 2–4 feet tall and wide.
• Stem count, leaf size, height and fullness vary naturally.

What you receive

One live ZZ Plant in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. Decorative planters and room accessories shown in styled photos are not included.

Optional decorative planters

Style your plant with the black BASEL 4.7-inch planter or the white BASEL 4.7-inch planter. Decorative planters are sold separately and are not included with the plant.

Care guide

• Light: Bright indirect light encourages growth. It tolerates lower light, though growth may slow; avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight.
• Water: Let the potting mix dry substantially, ideally most of the way through, before watering thoroughly and allowing all excess to drain. Water less often in winter or lower light; soggy soil can rot rhizomes and roots.
• Soil: Use a loose, well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite or pumice in a pot with drainage holes. Ready to repot? Shop our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend, hand-blended in small batches and sold separately; add perlite or pumice as needed for extra aeration and drainage.
• Humidity and temperature: Average indoor humidity is generally suitable. Keep warm and protected from cold drafts or freezing temperatures.
• Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, feed lightly with a balanced slow-release houseplant fertilizer according to its label directions. Shop our 2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents, sold separately. Avoid heavy feeding and pause in winter, during inactivity, or during extreme heat or cold. 
• Pruning: Remove yellowed or damaged stalks near the base with clean shears; healthy stalks do not need frequent trimming. Rotate the pot occasionally for balanced growth.
• Repotting: Check every 1–2 years; if rhizomes crowd the pot, move up one pot size in spring using fresh, draining mix. Do not bury rhizomes deeply or leave the new mix soggy.
• Propagation: Divide an established plant at repotting, keeping rhizomes and roots with each section. Leaf or stem cuttings can also root in water or a moist, airy mix but may take many months to form a new rhizome.

Pet safety

Not pet-safe: ZZ Plant contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from cats, dogs and children.