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The ultimate plant care guide for a Zamioculcas Raven

Zamioculcas Raven

The Zamioculcas Raven is a variety of the normal (green) ZZ plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia). It needs the same plant care routine as the normal ZZ plant and the different colored leaves are purely cosmetic.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. How to make your soil drain water quickly?
  2. How to care for a ZZ plant

Summary of Zamioculcas Raven care

Find out what the Zamioculcas Raven prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Zamioculcas Raven!

Watering your Zamioculcas Raven

The Zamioculcas Raven likes to grow in a dry environment and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry.

Sunlight for your Zamioculcas Raven

The Zamioculcas Raven prefers a darker spot of your house: a spot where it gets low-light sunlight exposure. Your Zamioculcas Raven doesn't like too much light.

Fertilizing your Zamioculcas Raven

The Zamioculcas Raven should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.

Soil for your Zamioculcas Raven

The Zamioculcas Raven prefers a dry growing environment, so you should use well-draining soil to keep your Zamioculcas Raven happy!

Temperature for the Zamioculcas Raven

The Zamioculcas Raven prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 29°C (64 - 84°F).

Propagating the Zamioculcas Raven

To propagate the Zamioculcas Raven, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Zamioculcas Raven and plant that in moist soil.

Repotting the Zamioculcas Raven

You should repot your Zamioculcas Raven once every 2 year(s). This helps your Zamioculcas Raven to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Zamioculcas Raven plant care

The Zamioculcas Raven is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

2 . How to care for a ZZ plant

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How to care for a ZZ plant

The Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, or more commonly known as ZZ plant, is a low-maintenance plant that is perfect for low-light places. In this guide, we'll go over everything you should know about ZZ plants and how to grow them successfully.

Read "How to care for a ZZ plant"

The Zamioculcas Raven is a very beginner-friendly houseplant that doesn't mind if you forget about it for a few weeks. It doesn't need a lot and can be in a low-light place in your house without any problems.

Scientific classification of Zamioculcas Raven

Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!

Classification Name
Species Zamioculcas Raven

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Zamioculcas Raven?
The Zamioculcas Raven likes to grow in a dry environment and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry.
How much sunlight does the Zamioculcas Raven need?
The Zamioculcas Raven prefers a darker spot of your house: a spot where it gets low-light sunlight exposure. Your Zamioculcas Raven doesn't like too much light.
How much fertilizer does the Zamioculcas Raven need?
The Zamioculcas Raven should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.
What is the best soil for the Zamioculcas Raven?
The Zamioculcas Raven prefers a dry growing environment, so you should use well-draining soil to keep your Zamioculcas Raven happy!
What is the ideal temperature for the Zamioculcas Raven?
The Zamioculcas Raven prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 29°C (64 - 84°F).
How do you propagate the Zamioculcas Raven?
To propagate the Zamioculcas Raven, you can take cuttings from the parent plant. Often, you cut part of the stem of the Zamioculcas Raven and plant that in moist soil.
How often should you repot the Zamioculcas Raven?
You should repot your Zamioculcas Raven once every 2 year(s). This helps your Zamioculcas Raven to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Zamioculcas Raven easy to take care of?
The Zamioculcas Raven is easy to take care of and great for beginners.

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