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We offer a variety of ZZ plants, including the sought-after Black Raven ZZ (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia) and the classic ZZ plant. The Raven ZZ has been gaining popularity due to its unique qualities—it's not only one of the best low-maintenance plants but also rare with its striking blackish-purple leaves. These plants initially sprout lime green leaves, which gradually mature into a rich, dark color, effectively offering a two-in-one visual experience. Their glossy appearance adds an elegant touch to any space, and they thrive in medium to bright, indirect light while preferring dry soil between waterings. These versatile plants can grow up to 3 feet tall, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts.
Black Raven ZZ Plant Care Guide & Presentation
This plant enjoys medium light.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Average humidity is sufficient for this plant.
Avoid fluctuations in temperature keeping it away from drafts.
Outside: Grow in filtered morning light where nights are above 50°F. Indoors: This plant prefers bright, to medium indirect light but can tolerate low light conditions.
ZZ plants grow slowly. Therefore, they don't need a lot of fertilizer. Apply a balanced fertilizer in the early spring and summer at half strength.
When receiving the plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-8 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes.
Repot in the spring, using a 2" bigger pot. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let it sit an hour.
Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow it to drain. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the rhizomes that mimic potatoes. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen.
Inspect the rhizomes. Notice if there are any dead or rot and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, separate the roots and rhizomes if you wish to make more plants. If not, remove any weak leaves off the plant to help revitalize its energy.
Ensure the plant is sitting about 1" below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over.
Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil.
When yellowing leaves occur throughout the season on mature plants, remove them. If stems become too arched or heavy, prune back as needed. To clean, shower them with filtered water or non-fluoridated water.
Indoors: Propagate and divide ZZ plants in the early spring when emerging from dormancy.
Pull from the container and brush or wash away the soil carefully around the rhizomes. Carefully divide and repot in a rich, indoor potting soil mix.
Use a container that has drainage and is deep enough for the roots to have room to grow.
Set it in medium to bright, indirect sunlight while they are rooting.
Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish.
After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to establish. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are anchoring well.
Outdoors: Carefully loosen the soil and dig the roots up and separate the plant in new locations in your garden.
Add rich, damp, and loamy soil in a filtered morning sun location.
Water with filtered or rain water at the soil level.
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Black Raven ZZ Plant: Overview
The Black Raven ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Black Raven’) is a variety of the popular ZZ plant, boasting dramatically black leaves. Bright lime green when they unfurl, the leaves turn purplish black as they mature, giving the Raven ZZ plant its rare and striking appearance. ZZ plants are native to eastern Africa and can grow outdoors in hardiness zones 9-10, as long as the night temperatures don’t drop below 50°F. The black ZZ plant belongs to the Araceae family, including Philodendron plants, Dieffenbachia, and other popular indoor plants.
The Black Raven ZZ plant is an easy-going plant that thrives in medium light and adapts easily to low-light conditions. It’s very undemanding, requiring infrequent watering and repotting, making it an extremely low-maintenance plant. Unfortunately, like other plants from the Araceae family, the Zamioculcas Zamiifolia ‘Black Raven’ is toxic to pets if ingested.
Like its namesake, the raven, the Black ZZ plant is associated with wisdom, stability, and endurance. ZZ plants are also popular Feng Shui plants for promoting good luck and prosperity, which is why they’re often given as gifts.
Raven ZZ plant: Benefits
- Excellent air-purifying properties
- Good luck plant in Feng Shui
- Striking and enigmatic dark foliage
- Reduces stress levels and boosts mood
- The ultimate easy-care plant
Black Raven ZZ plant: Alternative Names
- Black ZZ plant
- Black Zanzibar Gem
- ZZ Raven
- Black Zuzu Plant
- Jet-Black Raven
- Zanzibar Raven
Raven ZZ Plant: Care Guide
Like the regular ZZ plant, the ZZ Plant ‘Raven’ is easy to care for, even for beginners. Here are some top Raven ZZ plant care tips to keep your plant looking its striking best:
Watering and Humidity
Water your ZZ Black Raven plant moderately, as its roots are susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Let the soil dry thoroughly between the waterings. This plant only requires average humidity.
Light and Temperature
The Raven ZZ plant thrives in indirect light, but t can adapt perfectly to low-light conditions. This makes it an excellent choice for dimly lit offices, as it can also tolerate artificial light. Being a tropical plant, your Black Raven plant prefers moderately warm temperatures ranging from 65℉ to 75℉. Keep your plant away from cold drafts.
Soil, Feeding, and Repotting
For the best Black ZZ plant care, use well-draining potting soil mixed with some perlite. It will enhance the drainage, helping prevent root rot. ZZ plants grow slowly, so feed your plant once during the growing season using a balanced fertilizer diluted at half strength. Repot your ZZ plant into a pot about 2 inches larger than the previous one. The best time for repotting is in the spring.
Propagation
Raven ZZ plant propagation is easy. Divide the rhizomes during repotting to create new plants. Use rich indoor potting mix and pots with sufficient drainage. Palace them in medium to bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist to help roots establish.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
Large ZZ plants may require pruning as the stems become too heavy and arched when the plant matures. Remove any yellowing leaves and use a shower or a damp cloth to remove dust from the plant’s glossy leaves.
Yellowing leaves and soft, drooping stems are usually a sign of overwatering. Crisp brown edges on leaves indicate a lack of water. Additionally, ZZ plants are generally very resistant to pests and other issues.
Black ZZ Plant: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
The gorgeous Zamioculcas zamiifolia Raven looks excellent in all spaces and settings and becomes more magnificent as it matures and spreads its elegant stems.
Best Locations & Uses
- Great plant for bedrooms because it cleanses the air and promotes relaxation
- Perfect for busy people, as it’s easy to care for
- Best for plant lovers with no pets
- It is ideal for spaces with low humidity
- Excellent and undemanding porch plant for warmer climates
Companion Plants
You can combine your Raven ZZ plant with other plants, available at Lively Root, either by color, like in our stylish Goth Garden Bundle, or group them by light and growing conditions preferences:
- Peace Lily Plant (Spathiphyllum): Adaptable to various light and growing conditions, the Peace Lily is an easy-care flowering plant that produces beautiful, delicately scented white flowers.
- Golden Pothos Plant (Epipremnum aureum): The Golden Pothos is a very popular vining houseplant that has a reputation for being nearly indestructible and an excellent air purifier!
- Sansevieria Samurai (Sansevieria ehrenbergii 'Samurai'): Compact and low-maintenance, the dwarf Sansevieria Samurai has thick, pointed, dark green leaves and amazing air-purifying properties.
Alternative Plants
Pet owners may want to consider getting pet-friendly plants as the Black Raven ZZ plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
- Black Rabbit Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis): An alluring bushy plant, the low-maintenance Black Rabbit Foot Fern has dark green, airy fronds and furry rhizomes that resemble a rabbit’s paws.
- Money Tree Plant (Pachira aquatica): The air-cleansing and easy-care Money Tree is a popular Feng Shui good luck plant with an unusual braided trunk, crowned with light green leaves with leaflets of five.
- Calathea Rattlesnake (Calathea lancifolia): A gorgeous prayer plant, the spectacular Calathea Rattlesnake stands out with its bold, bright leaf pattern of lime and dark green; it’s a sought-after and rare houseplant that transforms any space.
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