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ZZ Plant – 40cm, Nursery
Three potted ZZ plants of different sizes on a wooden table with height measurements indicated.
ZZ Plant
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Ideal for the UAE's air-conditioned interiors, the ZZ Plant thrives where other plants can't.

Along with the Snake Plant, the ZZ Plant is one of the most resilient indoor plants, perfect for beginners.
It stores water in its thick rhizomes, allowing it to survive weeks of drought or the dry air of an AC-cooled apartment without losing its shape.

Also known as the Zanzibar gem, zizi plant or Zamioculcas zamiifolia. One of the easiest indoor plants you can buy in Dubai.

Sizes: choose your height: 40cm, 60cm or 90cm.

Light: Bright, indirect light is best. It also adapts to medium light and darker spots, so it suits offices and rooms away from windows. Keep it out of direct midday sun.
Water: Let the soil dry out completely before watering. Check the soil every 2-4 weeks. In UAE homes with the AC on, check with your finger before watering.

Pets: not pet-safe. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Not to be confused with the Snake Plant. Both cope with drought and low light, but the ZZ has glossy, rounded leaflets on arching stems, while the Snake Plant has stiff, upright, sword-shaped leaves.

Delivered across the UAE: we deliver in Dubai and across the UAE. Choose the Circle pot for a cement planter handmade in the UAE by Plntd, or keep the plant in its nursery pot.

Botanical name: Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

ZZ Plants grow best in spaces with bright indirect light, where the sun is soft or diffused. They can adapt to medium light and dark spots, though be careful to not overwater it, as the soil will take longer to dry with lesser light. They can also tolerate direct midday sunlight because of their waxed leaves. Though be sure to monitor the soil since that will cause your ZZ Plant's soil to dry out more quickly.
Medium light diagram
Let its soil dry out entirely before watering

Every 2-4 weeks, check as deeply into the soil as you can:

  • If you feel ANY moisture, at all, wait longer before watering.
  • If the soil feels COMPLETELY DRY, then it’s time to water.

Note: the more light it gets, the more often it'll need to be checked & watered.

Discard excess water

When watering, fully water the entire soil mixture. Then, allow all the excess water to drain out the bottom of the pot’s drainage holes. Discard that water.

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ZZ Plant

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40cm ZZ Plant & Snake Plant

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Infrequent wateringInfrequent watering
Tolerant to low-lightTolerant to low-light
Near-unkillableNear-unkillable
Air purifyingAir purifying

Ideal for the UAE's air-conditioned interiors, the ZZ Plant thrives where other plants can't.

Along with the Snake Plant, the ZZ Plant is one of the most resilient indoor plants, perfect for beginners.
It stores water in its thick rhizomes, allowing it to survive weeks of drought or the dry air of an AC-cooled apartment without losing its shape.

Also known as the Zanzibar gem, zizi plant or Zamioculcas zamiifolia. One of the easiest indoor plants you can buy in Dubai.

Sizes: choose your height: 40cm, 60cm or 90cm.

Light: Bright, indirect light is best. It also adapts to medium light and darker spots, so it suits offices and rooms away from windows. Keep it out of direct midday sun.
Water: Let the soil dry out completely before watering. Check the soil every 2-4 weeks. In UAE homes with the AC on, check with your finger before watering.

Pets: not pet-safe. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Not to be confused with the Snake Plant. Both cope with drought and low light, but the ZZ has glossy, rounded leaflets on arching stems, while the Snake Plant has stiff, upright, sword-shaped leaves.

Delivered across the UAE: we deliver in Dubai and across the UAE. Choose the Circle pot for a cement planter handmade in the UAE by Plntd, or keep the plant in its nursery pot.

Botanical name: Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

ZZ Plants grow best in spaces with bright indirect light, where the sun is soft or diffused. They can adapt to medium light and dark spots, though be careful to not overwater it, as the soil will take longer to dry with lesser light. They can also tolerate direct midday sunlight because of their waxed leaves. Though be sure to monitor the soil since that will cause your ZZ Plant's soil to dry out more quickly.
Medium light diagram
Let its soil dry out entirely before watering

Every 2-4 weeks, check as deeply into the soil as you can:

  • If you feel ANY moisture, at all, wait longer before watering.
  • If the soil feels COMPLETELY DRY, then it’s time to water.

Note: the more light it gets, the more often it'll need to be checked & watered.

Discard excess water

When watering, fully water the entire soil mixture. Then, allow all the excess water to drain out the bottom of the pot’s drainage holes. Discard that water.

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*MSPA+ is the highest quality grade used by Dutch growers. Plants rated MSPA+ are determined to be healthy, visually perfect; and free from damages/defects. MSPA+ is the premium tier — the best of the best.
Plant nurseriesNurseriesPlntd PlantPlntdOthersOthers
Price$$$$$$$$$
Plant qualityPoor health; pruned to hide problemsThe best; MSPA+* plants onlyInconsistent
PestsAlmost alwaysTriple checked~ Coin-toss
RepottingImmediately neededFresh soil; not needed~ Varies
Growing conditionsOutdoor grown; will stressSpecialty grown for indoorsMix of grower standards
After sale plant helpNoneWhatsApps; SOS callsNone
GuaranteedNone14-day full refundNone
PotsLow quality; mehBeautiful & made by usOverpriced
*MSPA+ is the highest quality grade used by Dutch growers. Plants rated MSPA+ are determined to be healthy, visually perfect; and free from damages/defects. MSPA+ is the premium tier — the best of the best.

FAQ

Caring for your ZZ Plant
ZZ Plants are extremely adaptable, thriving in a wide range of lighting conditions. In their native East African habitats, they grow under tree canopies, which makes them tolerant of low to bright indirect light indoors.

Best placement: Bright, indirect light will encourage faster growth and richer green leaves.

If the light is too low: The ZZ will survive, but growth will slow, and new leaves may be smaller.

If the light is too strong: Direct UAE sunlight can scorch its leaves.
Water every 3–4 weeks, depending on the amount of light it gets. Always let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

How to check: Stick your finger deep into the soil — if it feels dry all the way down, it’s time to water.

Why this matters: ZZ Plants store water in their thick rhizomes (potato-like roots) and stems, allowing them to withstand drought. Overwatering can cause rhizome rot, which is their most common issue.

Watering tip: When watering your plant, evenly water the entire soil mixture until you see water draining from the bottom of the nursery pot. After allowing all the excess water to drain out, discard that water.
Repot every 2–3 years, or when you see roots or rhizomes pushing up from the soil surface or through drainage holes. Whichever comes first.

Why not repot right away? Like most indoor plants, ZZ Plants need time to adjust to their new environment after purchase. Immediate repotting can stress the plant.

Best time to repot: October to May, when the plant is actively growing.
Yes! ZZ Plants benefit from regular fertilizing. If you live in the UAE, fertilize once a month from October to May, when your ZZ Plant is actively growing.

During the peak summer months (June–September), growth will slow due to extreme heat, so reduce or pause fertilizing if your plant isn’t actively growing. Over-fertilizing can stress the plant and lead to leaf burn.
Yes — ZZs are relatively tolerant of the minerals and additives in UAE tap water, including chloramine. Their tough, waxy leaves and hardy root system are adapted to environments where water quality varies.

Better options: Filtered water or distilled water, especially if you notice leaf tip browning.

To distill water, boil in a kettle at 100 degrees celsius and allow the water to cool down to room temperature overnight.
Yes — but slowly. In ideal indoor conditions, they’ll grow taller stems and produce new shoots from the base, forming a lush clump over the years.
No — ZZ Plants can be toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep them out of reach of pets.
Yellow leaves: Often due to overwatering or poor drainage.
Brown tips: Usually caused by very low humidity, underwatering, or salt buildup from tap water.
Soft/mushy stems: A sign of root or rhizome rot from excessive watering.

If you ever need some extra help caring for your ZZ Plant, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp or book a plant care call with us.
No — ZZ Plants prefer dry air. In fact, their natural desert environments often have humidity as low as 10–20%. They’ve adapted by storing water in their leaves and developing a thick, waxy coating that reduces water loss.

Why this matters indoors: Normal UAE indoor humidity levels are perfectly fine — no humidifier or misting needed.
Yes — ZZs adapt well to air-conditioned environments. Just avoid placing them directly under cold air vents, as constant airflow can dry the soil too quickly.
Yes you can. To schedule a delivery date, reach out to us via Whatsapp or phone call with your order # and your preferred delivery date.
Yes, we offer a 4 hour express delivery option to most locations in Dubai. If you place your order before 7.00pm and the selected product is eligible, an express delivery option will be available on checkout.
If you miss the cut-off, it will automatically be scheduled for the next day.
Definitely. We will deliver to whichever address inputted under the "shipping address" section in checkout. This is where you can enter the details of the recipient.
We never include receipts or pricing information inside the box, so you don't have to worry about that.
Yes you can. Select the "add a gift message" option in your cart to include a custom message along with your order. We’ll print the message on card and include it with the plant.
Our plants always arrive safely and looking presentable, but if you want to make it feel a bit more special, you can select between an additional red or green gift wrapping option for AED 29.
We know plants don't do well sitting outdoors in the UAE.
If the delivery address is to an apartment building, we will leave your gift order outside the receiver's door.
If the delivery is to a villa, our drivers will try to call the recipient or number on the shipping address to coordinate a safe drop-off.
If we can't reach them, we'll bring the plant back with us and arrange a better delivery time so the plant stays healthy.
We package everything carefully and take extreme care when delivering our plants.
If, for whatever reason, the plant or pot arrives damaged, just reply to your order confirmation email or Whatsapp us with a quick and we'll sort out a replacement for you right away.
The ZZ Plant is probably the most forgiving plant you can give someone.
The best part about it is how low-maintenance it is, which makes it the perfect gift for someone who is busy, travels a lot, or swears they don't have a green thumb.
It adds a great pop of greenery to a room without giving the recipient another chore to worry about.
Our priority is to get your houseplant to you as safely as possible and ensure that it flourishes when it gets there.

Your plant will arrive in its nursery pot, securely packaged to protect the leaves and prevent soil spillage.

Once received, place your plant in the spot you plan to keep it in and leave it there until it is time to repot, allowing it to acclimate to its new environment.

There are some exceptions to this approach, specifically with our range of micro succulents, that tend to acclimate just fine outside of their nursery pots. So, we've gone ahead and repotted those plants for you.
As part of our guarantee, we offer free replacements for orders damaged during delivery.
Absolutely — our WhatsApp Chat is open daily for questions or booking plant care calls, and our Plant Care 101 guides include tips specific to your plants.
Select the "Make This a Gift?" option on the product page.

You can edit the name on our packaging, add giftwrapping and even include a personalized note.
Dubai: Order before 9pm for next-day delivery by 7pm. Same-day express (AED 49) on most plants: order before 9pm, delivered within 4 hours.
Abu Dhabi: Every 1–3 days
Sharjah and Ajman: Every 3–4 days
Al Ain: Every 5–7 days
Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain: Every Saturday (order by 5pm Friday)
Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibba and Kalba: Every Sunday (order by 5pm Saturday)

You will receive both WhatsApp and email updates when your order is out for delivery.
For more details, please read our full shipping policy here.
Apartments: Our delivery partner will leave it safely at your door.
Villas/Townhouses: We will not be able to leave your plant outside your door as the intense heat may shock/distress your plant.

If you know this is the case, please include alternative instructions (e.g. leaving your plant with a neighbor) in the checkout page and our drivers will deliver your order accordingly.
Yes — message us on Whatsapp to request a delivery date.
Yes — our 14-Day Plant Guarantee. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't thriving within 14 days, we replace it free or refund you. Changed your mind? Return within 14 days in the original pot and packaging (23 AED collection fee).
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