The Houseplant derivative, Zz Plant is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Houseplant. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Araceae family.
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How to repot Zz Plant
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Zz Plant, just like you would repot your Zigzag Plant as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Zz Plant loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Zz Plant by checking the soil ph (Neutral, acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Zz Plant is: Spring. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Zz Plant
Patience is key when extracting your Zz Plant from the pot. Depending on the age of the Zz Plant, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Zz Plant for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Zz Plant from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-draining soil and allow your Zz Plant to flourish.
What is the best way to take care of Zz Plant?
Zz Plant is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
Is the best place to keep Zz Plant indoors or outdoors after repotting?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Zz Plant outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Zz Plant is native to Africa and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Zz Plant is in the Zones 5-9 hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
How will you know you have successfully repot Zz Plant?
There is nothing better than seeing Zz Plant flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Yellow, green, white blooms in the Spring time and enjoy seeing your Zz Plant grow up before these months to around 2-4 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wice. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Zygopetalum Orchid instead.
A guide on the long term care for Zz Plant after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Zz Plant grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of Zones 5-9 and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Africa).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 2-4 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wice. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Zz Plant reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Partial exposure.
More information about Zz Plant after repotting
Your plant is from the Araceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Zz Plant, it is toxic to humans and toxic to pets when interacted with.
What other names does Zz Plant have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Zz Plant such as Zz Plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia or ‘Zamioculcas zamiifolia’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Zebra Plant or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Munstead Lavender to continue repotting.