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How often to water a ZZ plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Spring–autumn 14 days
Winter 21 days
In a bright room, water your ZZ plant about every 14 days from spring to autumn and every 21 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 14 days | every 18 days |
| November and March | every 18 days | every 23 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 21 days | every 27 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a ZZ plant. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Copes with lower light
Fine in low light
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Once a month is plenty in winter
Tips for your ZZ plant
- ZZ plants store water in their roots — very forgiving
- Water only when the soil is fully dry
- Yellow leaves usually mean too much water
- New stems shoot straight up from the soil
Trellis
Add your ZZ plant and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 14 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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