ZZ Zamioculcas 'Black Queen'

Black Queen ZZ Plant 🖤🌿 is loved for its thick glossy leaves that emerge green and deepen to a dramatic near-black, giving it a sleek modern look with very little effort. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, but it also handles lower light spots well, which makes it a great fit for offices, bedrooms, and low-fuss corners of the home. This is one of the easiest houseplants to keep and is especially forgiving if you occasionally forget to water. Pro tip: let the soil dry fully before watering again 💧, because this plant is much more tolerant of dry conditions than soggy roots.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Black Queen’
🏷️ Common Names: Black Queen ZZ Plant, Raven ZZ Plant
💧 Watering Needs: Low; allow soil to dry fully between waterings
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, clumping foliage
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested by pets or people
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of a species native to eastern Africa

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