The Zamioculcas has thick succulent roots called rhizomes, which allows it to store water. This means it’s pretty drought tolerant and happier to be under-watered, than over-watered. You only need to water your ZZ plant sparingly once the soil is completely dry first, check every 4 weeks. Make sure your plant is not sitting in damp soil or in water. Always pour any excess away.

The ZZ plant is happy in low light conditions, so makes a great desk buddy or hallway plant. The good news is, it can also tolerate medium to bright light so it’s a great all rounder. Just avoid direct sunlight in summer months to prevent scorching.

Don’t over-water your plant or let it sit in water, as this can cause root rot. Signs of overwatering are yellowing leaves and the stems drooping over. Drain away excess water and reduce your watering.

You don’t need to mist your Zamioculcas, it’s happy in drier conditions and normal household humidity should be fine.

Don’t rush to repot your zamio, they don’t like to have their roots disturbed. As they are slow growers, they are unlikely to need to be repotted more than every 2 years. They also have a very strong root system compared to other plants so a slightly misshapen pot is common and not a problem for the plant.