zamioculcas zamiifolia
'chameleon'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

A unique trait is that its leaves change color over time, appearing in shades of yellow and green and sometimes with a mix of both. This means a single plant can display leaves that are pure yellow, pure green, and leaves that have a yellow and green mix all at the same time.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (44.6°F - 100.4°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Low

Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

An ambiant humidity between 20 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The zamioculcas chameleon cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This plant started as a natural change found by Michael Kerry Rimland in a nursery in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2017. It has been grown from pieces of the original plant since January 2018, which has shown its special qualities stay the same over time.
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