ZZ & Aglaonema

ZZ

ZZ stores water in thick stems and rhizomes. Too much water is the main risk.

Where to keep it?

Think bright shade, but it also tolerates lower light.

• Indoors: bright indirect is ideal.
• Outdoors: bright shade / filtered light.

How much watering?

Root rot happens when the soil stays wet.

• Finger test: push 1 inch deep (for ZZ, also check a little deeper if the pot is large).
• If it’s moist, wait.
• If it’s dry, water thoroughly and let it dry again.
• Summer: usually 1x every 10–14 days.
• Winter: usually 1x every 3–4 weeks.

Other care tips

• If growth is slow, it’s usually light, not “more water.”
• Wipe leaves—ZZ leaves are dust magnets.

Agloanema

Where to keep it?

Think bright shade. A spot with indirect light (near a window, behind a curtain, or a few feet away from sunlight) is ideal.

More indirect light usually means better colour and pattern on the leaves. Harsh, direct sun for long hours can scorch them.

How much watering?

Overwatering is the #1 reason Aglaonemas die. Their roots store water, so they prefer drying out between waterings. Yellowing leaves often mean the soil is staying wet too long.

• Touch the soil and gently push your finger 1 inch deep.If it feels even slightly moist, don’t water.
• If it feels dry, water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom.
• In summers: water once a week, in winters: usually once every 2 weeks (Always follow the finger-test over the calendar.)

Other care tips

• If a leaf turns yellow, remove it (twist and pull gently).
• Wipe the leaves once in a while so dust doesn’t block light.