ZZ Plant Zenzi

A compact ZZ plant for shelves and desks. Zenzi keeps the same unfussy nature as its taller cousin, just in a smaller, denser shape that fits a flat.

Same easy-going nature as a full-size ZZ, but denser and shorter: the sort of plant that shares a shelf with picture frames and a stack of library books.

An easy houseplant for real homes

• Where it lives. Happiest on a bookshelf or desk.
• Light. Low to bright indirect light.
• Water. When the top of the compost feels dry. Tip away any water left in the saucer.
• Around the family. Best placed where nibbling pets and small children can’t reach the leaves.

Your questions answered

Is this a good houseplant for beginners?
Yes. It’s one of the more forgiving indoor plants we stock, and a gentle place to start if you’re new to growing in a flat.

What size should I choose?
Smaller pots suit windowsills, desks and shelves. Larger sizes make more of a statement on the floor or beside furniture. Sizes available: 6cm pot / about 16cm tall, 9cm pot / about 20cm tall, 12cm pot / about 28cm tall.

Do I need a grow light?
Not usually, if you can offer the light described above. In a very dark flat, a simple white plant light on a shelf can help through midwinter.

The details

A little green for a bookshelf, chosen for real UK homes without a garden.