Zamioculcas Zamiifolia Black Raven

Description

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia Black Raven

🖤 Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Black Raven’ is a showstopper in the indoor plant world—dramatic, low-maintenance, and perfect for adding contrast to lush green displays.

🌿 Plant Profile: Black Raven ZZ

• Botanical Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’
• Common Name: Raven ZZ Plant
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Cultivar discovered in South Korea, patented in the U.S. in 2018
• Size: 45–90 cm tall and wide
• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping from rhizomes
• Foliage: New leaves emerge bright green and mature to a deep, glossy black over 4–8 weeks
• Flowers: Rare indoors; small, greenish spadix-type blooms

☀️ Light & Placement

• Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Tolerates low light, making it ideal for offices or shaded rooms
• Avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch

💧 Watering & Soil

• Water every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly in winter
• Let soil dry out completely between waterings
• Use a well-draining mix—succulent soil with added perlite or pumice works well
• Rhizomes store water, so overwatering is the main risk

🌡️ Climate & Care

• Prefers 18–29°C; protect from cold below 10°C
• Average humidity is fine; misting optional
• Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound
• Wipe leaves gently to maintain their glossy black sheen

⚠️ Toxicity & Safety

• Contains calcium oxalate crystals—mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested
• Wear gloves when handling to avoid skin irritation