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The perfect low maintenance houseplant that makes the brownest of brown thumbs look super green! These succulent, shiny green foliage plants are originally from Africa, preferring dry soil conditions and indirect light. They grow anywhere from 10” to 2’ tall in an upright vase shaped habit with thick, bulbous, multiple stems and smooth, oval leaves. Some observers think they are artificial! Excellent plants for offices, bathrooms, basement rec rooms, or anywhere with no windows or low light. Shop ZZ Plants available now.

Grow in medium to low, indirect lighting 8-10’ from windows, middle of a dim room, or in low fluorescent lighting. Prefers average household temperatures, 60°-80°F. Let soil dry between waterings. Supply extra humidity by setting on a shallow tray of moistened pebbles. Use Osmocote for houseplants in the spring lasting all growing season, or use a half strength, water soluble multi-purpose plant food once every month or two, April through September.