Zamioculcas zamiifolia
fern arum
an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. The smooth, shiny leaves, 40-60cm long, arise directly from the ground, and have six to eight pairs of leaflets. One or two green and white, arum-like flowers may appear among the leaf bases in summer, followed by white berries
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Zamioculcas are evergreen perennials, becoming deciduous if they dry out. They have large, water-storing rhizomes and shiny leaves divided into pairs of leaflets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Tropical Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as an indoor plant in well-drained compost with indirect light to full shade. Tolerant of neglect
Propagation
Propagate by leaf cuttings, using single leaflets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove faded leaves and flowers at soil level
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
fern arum
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