Mazhar Botanic Garden

Zamiocolcus zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl.

Zanzibar Gem ZZ Plant Jet-Black Raven

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000544
English name: Zanzibar Gem, ZZ Plant, Jet-Black Raven
Arabic name: زاميوكولكس
Native: Kenya to South Africa
Country: Kenya South Africa
(PGR): Rare

evergreen perennial growing to 45-60 cm tall leaves pinnate 40-60 cm long, leaflets 6-8 pairs, the stems of these pinnate leaves are thickened at the bottom flowers small bright yellow, spadix 5-7 cm long

Soil: Sand or perlite and loamy

Ornamental plant, mainly for its attractive glossy foliage.

Caladium zamiifolium Lodd

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Texture: Loam Sandy
Water Sources: Humidity
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Leaves, cuttings
Flowering time: Mid-summer to early autumn
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 6.0-7.0
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Plant Uses: Ornamental
Vegetation types: Evergreen

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