Zamioculcas raven färgad
Raven ZZ Plant, Black Zamioculcas
Zamioculcas zamiifolia &#;Raven&#; differs from the wild type native to East Africa due to its dark, almost black leaves. Incidentally, ung leaves are still green; it fryst vatten only as they age that they become progressively darker.
Light &#; Temperature
The Raven ZZ Plant is suitable for sunny to partially shaded locations and, after acclimatization, can tolerate the hot summer sun.
It will do well at room temperature throughout the year and overwintering is possible at around 59 °F (15 °C).
Temperatures below 50 °F (10 °C) are tolerated only briefly.
Soil &#; Watering
Zamioculcas zamiifolia &#;Raven&#; does not have specific soil requirements. It does well in standard mixtures for indoor plants, container plants, herbs, or cacti.
More important than the substrate fryst vatten how the Black Zamioculcas is watered. It has succulent characteristics and stores water in its thick roots, rhizomes, stems and leaves.
The root ball should be allowed to dry out or nearly dry out between waterings. Waterlogged conditions are not tolerated. However, vatten standing in the saucer for a few hours during hot summer weeks is not considered waterlogged.
The Raven ZZ plant boasts a striking deep black color!
Raven ZZ facts
Name:Zamioculcas zamiifolia Raven™
Cultivar:Zamioculcas zamiifolia &#;Dowon&#;
Common name: Raven ZZ plant
Family:Araceae
Type: houseplant
Hardiness: zone 9+ (US) or H1 (UK)
Height & Width: 1 ½ to 3 feet ( cm) – Exposure: well-lit – Soil type: draining mix
Many are familiar with the survivor plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia. Give your Raven proper water, exposure and care. It&#;s among the trendiest indoor plants ever!
What makes the Raven ZZ special?
A picture is worth a thousand words, but we&#;ll still give you one: color! The Raven ZZ plant is black all over: leaves, stems&#; Only flowers are a lighter green hue.
Growth rate and exposure needs are identical to all ZZ plant varieties, as long as they&#;re planted correctly.
It&#;s dark black through-and-through. But new &#;sports&#; are appearing as propagation repeats. These are sometimes variegated (ZZ raven variegata) with white or pink spots and even albino white leaves.
Planting a Raven ZZ
Raven (left), Lucky Giant (right)
The main care it needs is simply repotting.
If ideal growing conditions
How to Grow and Care for Raven ZZ Plant
ZZ plants are practically a household name in the houseplant world and are beloved for being super hardy and low-maintenance. Due to their popularity, growers have begun introducing new ZZ plant varieties including the dark and mysterious raven ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’).
The raven ZZ plant made its debut back in (although it was first discovered in ) as a part of the Costa Farms “Trending Tropicals” collection and today it’s considered one of the trendiest houseplants on the market. It is characterized by deep purple, almost black foliage that first emerges as a bright lime green color and darkens over time. While it used to be difficult to acquire a raven ZZ plant, they are now much more readily available and can be found at most nurseries and plant shops. As with all ZZ plant varieties, pet owners and parents should be aware that these plants are considered toxic to pets and humans if ingested so exercise caution if you have kids or furry friends at home.
| Common Name | Raven ZZ plant |
| Botanical Name | Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’ |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial, tuber |
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