Costa Farms · Low light
Costa Farms ZZ plant
Glossy, dark leaves that look polished and need almost nothing: water every couple of weeks and keep it out of hot sun.
- Copes with low light
- Drought-tolerant
$39.00at costafarms.com · medium size · Nov 2026
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A typical zz plant. Live plants vary in size and shape.
Costa Farms ZZ plant at a glance
- Botanical name
- Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Light
- Medium, indirect; tolerates low light
- Water
- About every 2 weeks; let it dry out between
- Growth
- Slow
- Pets
- Contains calcium oxalate: keep away from pets
Our take
The ZZ plant stores water in thick roots under the soil, which is why it survives weeks of neglect and the dim light of an office. Its glossy leaves look almost artificial.
It grows slowly, so buy the size you want. Like every houseplant, it won't measurably clean a room's air; grow it for the green.
Contains calcium oxalate crystals, which irritate the mouth if chewed. Keep away from pets and small children.
Good for
- Offices and rooms without much light
- Forgetful waterers
Skip it if
- You have pets or small children who chew plants
How it compares
Every plant in the shop.
| Product | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Farms Snake plant | Hard to kill | $35.00 |
| Costa Farms Golden pothos (money plant) | Trailing | $34.00 |
| Costa Farms ZZ plant (this one) | Low light | $39.00 |
| Costa Farms Peace lily | Flowers indoors | $39.00 |
| Costa Farms Monstera deliciosa | Statement plant | $68.00 |
In our buying guides
Questions about the ZZ plant
- How often should I water a ZZ plant?
- About every two weeks in growing season, and only when the soil has dried out. In decorative pots without drainage holes, never let water collect at the bottom.
How we judge. We haven't tested the ZZ plant in a lab of our own. The figures come from independent ratings (AHAM, Energy Star, NIOSH, the ASPCA) or the maker, and the verdict is ours, from those figures. No brand pays to be listed. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
Costa Farms ZZ plant
$39.00 list price