With these three simple techniques for propagating ZZ plants, it is easy to grow your houseplant collection.
ZZ plants(Zamioculcas zamiifolia)are among themost low-maintenance houseplantsyou can grow.
Below, youll findthree ways to propagate ZZ plants.
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Wear gloves when handling ZZ plants because the plants are toxic.
Step 2: Place your cuttings in a clear glass filled with an inch or two of water.
The cut ends of your stem cuttings should be fully submerged in water.
All the plant leaves should be above the water line, or else they will rot.
Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line.
ZZ plants are relatively slow growers; it takes up to 3 to 4 months for roots to grow.
During this time, replenish and refresh the water as needed (never let it turn cloudy).
Step 4: When roots are about 1 inch long, remove your cuttings from the water.
Fill apot with a large drainage holewith well-draining potting mix.
To create a fuller look, place more than one ZZ plant cutting in a single pot.
Step 1: Cut off a ZZ plant leaf right at the stem using a pair of sharp scissors.
If possible, make your cuts so that the leaf has a small section of stem attached.
Water the potting mix well to help settle the soil around the cutting.
Step 3: Place the pot with the leaf cuttings in a location that receives bright, indirect light.
Leaf cuttings should start to sprout roots in about 3 to 4 months.
Propagation by division had the added benefit of making overgrown plants smaller and easier to manage.
Step 1: Remove your plant from its pot.
Each section should have a clump of rhizomes and several stout and healthy stems and leaves.
Step 3: Repot each ZZ plant section into its pot filled with fresh potting mix.
Then,water your new plants welland place them near a window that receives bright, indirect light.
Yes, it is possible to propagate a ZZ plant from a broken stem.
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