What is a houseplant that starts with Z?
Its common names include Zanzibar gem, ZZ plant, Zuzu plant, aroid palm, eternity plant and emerald palm. It is commonly grown as a houseplant, mainly because it has attractive glossy foliage and is easy to care for. Zamioculcas zamiifolia is winter-hardy in USDA Zones 9 and 10. Named after: The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) gets its name from the shortened version of its scientific name. The ZZ stands for the genus Zamioculcas, while zamiifolia refers to the plant’s resemblance to foliage in the Zamia genus, specifically plants like the cardboard palm or cycads.The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) has potato-like rhizomes that store water and help weather drought. Photo by Lee Patrick. The ZZ plant’s scientific name is based on its resemblance to certain kinds of cycads, ancient plants that predate dinosaurs. True cycads can be seen in BBG’s Steinhart Conservatory.
Are ZZ plants rare?
While ZZ plant isn’t exactly rare, it’s still catching on — so grow ZZ plant and you can be ahead of the trend. ZZ plants amongst other plants are often protected by something called plant breeders rights or plant patents. This just means that the a person who developed this specific plant variety has legal rights over how it’s reproduced.While ZZ plant isn’t exactly rare, it’s still catching on — so grow ZZ plant and you can be ahead of the trend.The ZZ plant is incredibly versatile and can be placed in almost any room in your home. Whether it’s the easy-to-grow indoor plant for your office or your living room, the ZZ plant will thrive and look beautiful. Given its ability to thrive in low light, it’s ideal for rooms that don’t get much sunlight.