{"product_id":"raven-zz-plant","title":"Raven ZZ Plant - Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T \u003c\/span\u003ehe Raven ZZ Plant, botanically known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003eZamioculcas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003ezamiifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Raven', is one of the most striking and enduring architectural houseplants in the world, prized for its brilliant, waxy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear-black fronds and luxurious, succulent-like foliage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003eFar more than a fleeting accent piece, each structural stem can persist for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e10-25\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003eyears, making this plant a one-of-a-kind living work of art and a moody centerpiece for modern indoor spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Raven-black-ZZ-plant-jpj.png?v=17892086050\" alt=\"an image of a raven ZZ plant\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003eThis tropical icon gets its common name, Raven ZZ Plant,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003eBlack ZZ,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003efrom its large, glossy, deep purple-black obovate leaflets, which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealong thick, upright stems resembling the dark feathers of a raven. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003eIts thick, lacquered foliage and bold, dark stems create an instantly luxurious, high-end look. Meanwhile, its upright, clumping growth habit gives it a strong architectural presence that makes it ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003etable tops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e, plant cabinets, desks, and low-light statement corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003eNative to the drought-prone, rocky terrains and dry forests of East Africa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003etropical succulent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003ehouseplant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003etypically grows up to 3 feet tall and spreads around 24 inches wide indoors, making it compact enough for urban spaces while still delivering a massive, graphic visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003eThe ZZ\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003eRaven\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003ePlant can occasionally produce small, unusual flowers, although blooming indoors is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003erelatively uncommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e. Mature plants may develop a short, creamy-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003ewhite to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epale yellow spadix flower near the base of the plant, partially hidden beneath the foliage and wrapped in a subtle green spathe. These blooms are not particularly showy or fragrant and are often overlooked because they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclose to the soil surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003eHow to Maximize the Jet-Black Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003eThe true charm of this rare plant lies in its dramatic color transformation. New fronds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e as bright, neon lime-green, contrasting beautifully with the older, mature dark foliage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003eOver a few weeks, these lime-green leaves darken into an intense, unpredictable mosaic of deep forest green, smoky purple, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003eultimately a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e solid jet-black hue that becomes more profound with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003eThe dark coloration is packed with heavy pigmentation that helps the plant absorb light efficiently in dim spaces. To ensure your plant rewards you with rich, dark foliage, place it in bright, indirect sunlight. Too \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003elittle light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e will slow its growth rate to a crawl and prolong the time it takes for new lime leaves to transition to black, while direct afternoon sun can permanently scorch the delicate waxy leaves, turning them bleached, crisp, and brown. Finding the right lighting balance is the secret to keeping your Raven ZZ vibrant and healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003eWhen and How to Water Your Raven ZZ Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144527845 BCX0\"\u003eIt prefers a soil moisture profile that mimics the arid cycles of an African savanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144527845 BCX0\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144527845 BCX0\"\u003ecompletely dry for extended periods and never waterlogged. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant because its thick, fleshy leaf stems and underground potato-like tubers store an immense amount of moisture. However, it is extremely sensitive to oversaturation, and soggy, poorly aerated soil will quickly cut off oxygen to the root zone, leading to irreversible rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144527845 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003eThe Raven ZZ Plant should typically be watered every 2–3 weeks during the active growing season (March–September) and every 4–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003e6 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003e during the dormant winter season (October–February), adjusting as needed based on indoor temperature, pot type, and soil dryness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144527845 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003eDuring the active growing season, water your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003eRaven\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003eplant only when the potting substrate is 100% dry all the way to the bottom of the container. When watering, soak the soil thoroughly until water drains freely from the bottom of the pot, then\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003eimmediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ediscard any excess water collected in the saucer. Warm temperatures and active growth mean the plant will use moisture efficiently during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215237908 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW20351214 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW242924971 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27113983 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW85852680 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15942998 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236588068 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW72087444 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW259069169 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW171645085 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33105512 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144527845 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25061498 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW25661522 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194063407 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194063407 BCX0\"\u003eDuring the dormant season, significantly reduce watering frequency as growth stops completely. Allow the soil to sit completely dry for a week or two before offering a light drink, as excess winter moisture combined with lower light levels will quickly damage the tuberous root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW194063407 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"quote_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Care Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The subterranean potato-like structures (rhizomes) of the ZZ plant are master water-storers. If you are ever unsure whether to water your Black ZZ, always err on the side of neglect and wait another week. It can survive months without water, but sitting in damp soil for even a few consecutive days can spell immediate disaster for its root system.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003eLight Requirements – Where to Place Your Black ZZ Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"floating-right-image\" alt=\"an image of a raven ZZ plant in a teal pot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Black-raven-ZZ-plant-jpj.jpg?v=1789208723\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003eWhen growing indoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eplace your Raven ZZ in bright, indirect light for at least 6–8 hours daily to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003estrong growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e and a rapid transition to dark pigmentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003eAn east-facing window or a spot a few feet back from a bright south- or west-facing window works best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003eHowever, it is globally celebrated for its ability to thrive seamlessly in low-light conditions, including windowless interior offices, bedrooms, and hallways lit primarily by fluorescent bulbs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003eAvoid harsh, unshielded direct sunlight, as it can bleach the intense dark color and damage the glossy leaf finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003eLike many structural indoor plants, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003ehouseplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enaturally angles its heavy fronds toward the strongest light source over time. Rotate the pot 90 degrees every few weeks to encourage perfectly upright, uniform growth and prevent a lopsided, leaning structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003eWhen grown outdoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Raven ZZ Plant performs best in full shade to bright filtered shade in USDA zones 10–12, where temperatures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003eremain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabove 50°F year-round. In cooler climates, it is best grown in containers and moved indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F. Place it on a covered patio, shaded porch, or beneath a dense patio awning where it receives protection from intense afternoon sun. Even brief exposure to harsh summer sunlight can permanently scorch its fleshy stalks and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003escar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe smooth, glossy leaf surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003eOptimal Soil \u0026amp; Fertilizer Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003eThe succulent-like Raven ZZ plant favors an incredibly loose, highly aerated, and chunky mix. Planting them in ordinary, heavy houseplant potting soil will suffocate the thick rhizomes, trap excess moisture, and inevitably cause tuber rot. Instead, use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW236982034 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media'\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003ewell-draining potting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e rich in coarse perlite, sand, pumice, and orchid bark to ensure maximum drainage and airflow around the root zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW244168030 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244168030 BCX0\"\u003eIt naturally expands its heavy rhizomes beneath the soil; stems that begin leaning heavily outwards or stretching with wide gaps between leaflets often signal a need for slightly better ambient light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW244168030 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW244168030 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it comes to feeding, this low-maintenance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003eZZ house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003eplant requires very little nutrition. Apply a balanced, liquid\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003eNPK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003efertilizer diluted to quarter- or half-strength\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003e(5-10-5)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003eonce or twice a year during the spring and mid-summer active growth phase. Avoid feeding entirely during winter dormancy, as unused nutrients will accumulate in the dry soil and cause severe chemical root burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203784636 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79914217 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215327318 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243445676 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW62285423 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW236982034 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW244168030 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179422498 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW98164567 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98164567 BCX0\"\u003eHow to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98164567 BCX0\"\u003eBest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98164567 BCX0\"\u003eGrow Indoors as a Houseplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW98164567 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container-ol\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"quote_bottom-ol wb-before\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raven ZZ makes an exceptional indoor houseplant because it easily adapts to typical home environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your Raven ZZ in a bright room with indirect light, such as near an east- or north-facing window, while protecting it from intense direct afternoon sun that can scorch the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it in a comfortable part of your home where temperatures and humidity are suitable for you, as the Raven ZZ adapts well to typical household conditions and does not require you to change your home's temperature specifically for the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings, as the Raven ZZ stores moisture in its thick underground rhizomes and is more likely to suffer from overwatering than occasional dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal household humidity is generally sufficient, so there is no need to mist the plant or place it beside a humidifier unless your home's air is exceptionally dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the plant away from cold drafts, open windows, exterior doors, and direct blasts from heating or air-conditioning vents, which can cause sudden temperature fluctuations and stress the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003eHardiness Zone \u0026amp; More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/10-12_USDA_7db6cc51-90b9-4eb0-9ca2-1c9edd4306b1.png?v=1786943123\" alt=\"an image of a USDA map 10-12\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" width=\"352\" height=\"280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003eIn the United States, the Raven ZZ Plant is primarily grown as an indoor houseplant, but in frost-free tropical and subtropical regions such as southern Florida or Hawaii, it can be grown outdoors year-round in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003eIt performs best in bright shade, rock gardens, or xeriscapes where the delicate foliage is completely protected from direct sun exposure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003eIt thrives in warm, dry environments with excellent airflow, which helps accidental rainwater dry quickly from the substrate. Frost and freezing winter temperatures will quickly prove fatal to this tropical plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003eWildlife – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003eBlack ZZ Plant Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e Attract the Following Friendly Pollinators \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003eIt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e is a subterranean bloomer in the wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e indoor flowering is exceptionally rare. When highly mature, it may occasionally produce a small, brown-to-bronze spathe-type flower near the soil line, which carries minimal attraction for indoor pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003eAccording to the ASPCA, Zamioculcas zamiifolia is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003emildly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003etoxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. This is due to naturally occurring insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found throughout the plant tissue. Ingestion may cause intense oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the lips and tongue, and stomach discomfort. It is best kept styled on tabletops or plant stands safely out of reach of curious pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW132793382 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132793382 BCX0\"\u003eHow to Propagate Your ZZ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132793382 BCX0\"\u003eRaven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132793382 BCX0\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW132793382 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW12137728 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW121683661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131309557 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW86929857 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW70331173 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW41875161 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW132793382 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW5657629 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5657629 BCX0\"\u003eZZ plants can be easily propagated through rhizome division or by rooting individual leaf cuttings, though division yields mature plants much faster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW5657629 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container-number-wb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote_bottom-number-wb\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhizome Division (Fastest):\u003c\/strong\u003e During spring repotting, gently slide the mature plant out of its pot. Locate the potato-like tubers beneath the soil. Cleanly separate a cluster of stems that has its own healthy bulb and root system using your hands or sterile shears. Pot the division into a small container with dry succulent mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pluck a mature, dark leaf from a stem. Allow the raw stem tip to callus over for 24 hours. Insert the base of the leaf into a moist potting mix or a shallow tray of water. Over several months, the leaf will slowly grow with a brand-new miniature tuber at its base, which will eventually sprout fresh neon-green shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW67353788 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67353788 BCX0\"\u003ePotting and Repotting Your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67353788 BCX0\"\u003eRaven Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW67353788 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW67353788 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW122406359 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122406359 BCX0\"\u003eThis houseplant prefers being tightly root-bound and will often warp or stretch plastic grower pots before it genuinely needs a new home. Repot only every 2–3 years during spring, or whenever you notice the subterranean tubers physically crowding the surface or pushing the soil out of the container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW122406359 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW67353788 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW122406359 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW137582661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137582661 BCX0\"\u003eAlways choose a container with excellent drainage (porous unglazed terracotta pots are highly recommended to help moisture evaporate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137582661 BCX0\"\u003e) and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137582661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emove up only one pot size at a time (e.g., from a 6-inch pot to an 8-inch pot). Use a chunky, quick-drying succulent or cactus mix. Avoid watering the plant for the first week after repotting to allow any bruised root tissue to heal safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW137582661 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container-ol with-background\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"quote_bottom-ol wb-before\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Raven ZZ Plant is one of the most popular modern houseplants in the world, admired for its dramatic jet-black foliage, architectural growth habit, and ability to instantly elevate contemporary indoor spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts thick underground rhizomes store large amounts of moisture, making this plant extremely drought-tolerant and capable of surviving occasional neglect far better than most tropical houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew leaves emerge as bright lime green before gradually darkening into deep purple-black tones, creating a striking color transformation rarely seen in indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Raven ZZ Plant thrives in low-light environments where many other houseplants struggle, making it an excellent choice for offices, apartments, bedrooms, and shaded corners indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis slow-growing tropical houseplant is highly resilient and long-lived, often thriving for well ov 10 - 25 years indoors with minimal maintenance and consistent care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Raven ZZ Plant grows upright, sculptural clumps rather than trailing vines, giving it a bold, organized appearance that works beautifully as a tabletop accent or floor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25451510 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25451510 BCX0\"\u003eThe Bottom Line \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25451510 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25451510 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW228124571 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228124571 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, the Raven ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven') stands as one of the most striking, reliable, and visually rewarding structural houseplants you can introduce to your collection. Its lacquered texture, smoky black coloration, and sharp upright silhouette bring an immediate air of modern luxury and dramatic contrast to any interior space. While it appreciates occasional bright indirect light and warm temperatures, its legendary ability to withstand absolute neglect and dark rooms makes it an effortless investment. Order your premium Raven ZZ Plant for sale today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"8\" Pot \/ White Pot","offer_id":51260005777651,"sku":"4418","price":64.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Black Pot","offer_id":51260006760691,"sku":"4418","price":64.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Teal Pot","offer_id":51260006793459,"sku":"4418","price":64.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Light Green Pot","offer_id":51260006826227,"sku":"4418","price":64.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ Self Watering Pot","offer_id":51260006858995,"sku":"4418","price":71.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" Pot \/ No Pot \/ Bare Root","offer_id":51260006891763,"sku":"4418","price":54.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/1-Collection-Image-Black-ZZ-_raven_-8-inch_2.jpg?v=1789208484","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/raven-zz-plant","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}