ZZ Raven
Dark foliage ZZ plant with excellent tolerance
Habit
Perennial succulent
Height
0.6–1 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Shade–partial
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–32
Humidity (%)
40-60%
Potting media
Soil+Sand
Fertilizers
Low NPK
Watering
Sparse
Plant Weight
5-7 kg
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Foliage
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15-20 yrs
Health Benefits
Air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% sand, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Quarterly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
rhizome and root rot, leaf spot, fungal blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or mushy rhizomes, stem collapse, brown or black leaf spots, slow growth, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
use a fast-draining potting mix and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected stems or leaves, allow soil to dry between watering, wipe leaves regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide for early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and rhizome rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.