Plantswagshop ZZ Zamioculcas

This is perfectly normal. New growth on the Black Raven ZZ emerges as a bright, glossy green and gradually darkens to its signature near-black shade over several weeks as the leaves mature.

Yes, the Black Raven ZZ is incredibly resilient and adapts well to low-light conditions where many other houseplants would struggle. While it will grow faster in bright, indirect light, it will maintain its health and architectural shape in dimmer corners.

Because this plant stores water in its rhizomes, it is extremely drought-tolerant. You should allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, which typically means watering once every few weeks rather than on a strict weekly schedule.

No, this plant is not pet-friendly. Like other Zamioculcas varieties, it contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation if ingested by cats or dogs, so it is best kept on a high shelf or in a room inaccessible to pets.

The plant arrives in a standard 6-inch plastic nursery pot. We recommend placing it inside a decorative cachepot of your choice to match your home decor, ensuring the decorative pot has drainage or that you remove the nursery pot for watering.