Zamioculcas

La terre

Un terreau bien drainant et aéré. Par exemple : moitié terreau (tourbe ou coco), un quart de perlite, un quart de sable.

• Clemson Cooperative Extension (HGIC) · ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide - HGIC 1570, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Best Soil: A coarse, well-draining mix. 50% peat moss or coir-based potting soil, 25% perlite, and 25% sand
• UF/IFAS Extension · ENH1219/EP480: Florida Foliage House Plant Care: ZZ Plant, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Soil preference: Any well-drained peat- or bark-based potting soil can be used.
• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  As a houseplant, pot it in well-drained potting soil that is watered routinely but allowed to dry out between waterings, as wet feet are not tolerated.
• UF/IFAS Extension · Zamioculcas zamiifolia, ZZ plant, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Commercial potting mixes, such as 60% sphagnum peat, 20% perlite, and 20% vermiculite or 55% sphagnum peat, 25% pine bark, and 20% perlite, can be used for 'ZZ' plant propagation and production.
• RHS · Zamioculcas zamiifolia, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Grow as an indoor plant in well-drained compost with indirect light to full shade.

L’arrosage

N'arrose que quand la terre est complètement sèche : environ 2 fois par mois en été, 1 fois par mois en hiver

• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Water it only once a month in winter months when it is not actively growing. Water twice monthly in the summer, but only if the soil has dried out completely.
• Clemson Cooperative Extension (HGIC) · ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide - HGIC 1570, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Watering: Water 1-2 times a month, only after the potting medium has completely dried.

La lumière

Supporte très peu de lumière, mais préfère la lumière vive indirecte ; le soleil direct brûle les feuilles

• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  While they will grow in very low levels of light, even in areas with only fluorescent light, they do best with bright indirect sunlight.
• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
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  Scalding and browning of leaves can occur if the plant is placed in direct sunlight.

La température

Entre 20 et 24 °C ; rentre la plante dès que ça descend sous 15 °C

• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  In some areas, it may be possible to grow this plant in a container outdoors if it is brought in once the temperature falls below 60 degrees F.
• UF/IFAS Extension · Zamioculcas zamiifolia, ZZ plant, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Temperatures of 68°F to 75°F are most appropriate.
• Clemson Cooperative Extension (HGIC) · ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide - HGIC 1570, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  ZZ plants are sensitive to cold and should be kept above 60 °F.

L’air

L'humidité normale d'une maison lui suffit : la plante est habituée à l'air sec.

• Clemson Cooperative Extension (HGIC) · ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide - HGIC 1570, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  ZZ plants are acclimated to arid conditions and will thrive with regular indoor humidity levels.

Les animaux

Toxique pour les chats, les chiens et les humains en cas d'ingestion : garde la plante hors de portée

• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  This plant has a medium toxicity to cats and dogs.
• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
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  Poisonous to Humans: Poison Severity: Medium
• RHS · Zamioculcas zamiifolia, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
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  Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant.

L’engrais

Un engrais équilibré une ou deux fois par an seulement, pendant la saison de croissance.

• NC State Extension Plant Toolbox · Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant), consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once or twice a year.
• Clemson Cooperative Extension (HGIC) · ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Indoor Care, Growing Tips & Plant Guide - HGIC 1570, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  ZZ plants are slow-growing and should be fertilized only once or twice during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Les conseils généraux de la page

• Colorado State University Extension · Managing Houseplant Pests, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
  La phrase de la source

  As a precaution, new plants should be placed in quarantine in a separate area of the household for at least three weeks.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension · Houseplant Care, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
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  Check for signs of insects or pathogens by looking at the undersides of leaves, growing tips, and roots.
• Illinois Extension · Houseplants: Care, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
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  Quarantine them from other indoor plants for 2-3 weeks to minimize this risk.
• Illinois Extension · Houseplants: Repotting, consulté le 9 novembre 2026
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  Typically this is done in spring or early summer.