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Zamioculcas zamiifolia
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Caladium zamiaefolium |
| Common Name: | ZZ Plant, Aroid Palm, Arum Fern, 金钱树, 雪铁芋 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Kenya to South Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing around 1 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Zamioculcas zamiifolia has compound leaves. Each leaf is consisted of several pairs of elliptic leaflets, which are leathery and glossy. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is consisted of white spadix and green spathe. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a popular indoor plant. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Leaf Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
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Others
| Master ID | 1274 |
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| Species ID | 2567 |
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