![]() ![]() Just like all other plants, ZZs use sunlight as the energy source to power photosynthesis. While they do better than most plants in lower lighting, ZZ Plants still require sunlight to survive. I think because ZZ Plants are great survivors and truly can tolerate lower light conditions, many blog writers (myself included) have perhaps accidentally convinced some new plant owners that ZZ Plants are so tough that they don’t need any sunlight at all. I want to start with a somewhat obvious question that I ran across quite a bit in my research for this article. This way, you’ll hopefully have a better understanding of a ZZ’s light tolerance range, as well as the trade-offs that come with more or less light, so you know what to expect from your ZZ Plant at all times. However, I thought it important to discuss the plant’s ideal lighting conditions so you can use it as your baseline when deciding where to put your ZZ Plant in your home. I’ve written other articles that tout the ZZ’s ability to tolerate a range of light conditions, which is true. Too little light will significantly slow growth and will facilitate leggy, weak stems. Direct light is too strong for ZZs and will burn the leaves. How much light does a ZZ Plant need? Although able to survive in many light conditions, the best answer is to give your ZZ Plant as much bright, indirect light as possible during the day, ideally around 12 hours. ![]() However, just like most plants, certain factors make all the difference between whether your ZZ Plant is merely surviving or truly flourishing. Many folks purchase a ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) because of their beautiful foliage and reputation for being so versatile for anywhere in the home. ![]()
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