Zamioculcas Zamiifolia Black Raven
Black ZZ Plant
- Easy care
- Bright, indirect light
- Air-purifying
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about this plant
about this plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven', or the ZZ Raven Plant, is the ultimate easy care and low-maintenance houseplant. Its glossy, deep purple-black leaves start off bright green before darkening into their signature dramatic shade. If you tend to forget about your plants (or just want something super easy), this one’s for you! It’s practically indestructible, thriving on neglect and adapting to almost any indoor environment.
Water: Less is more! The ZZ Raven Plant stores water in its rhizomes (chunky underground stems), meaning it can go weeks without a drink. Let the soil dry out completely before watering—usually every 2–3 weeks, depending on your home’s humidity and temperature. Overwatering is the only real way to mess this one up, so when in doubt, skip the watering can.
But it’s not just a pretty face—like many indoor plants, the ZZ Raven helps improve air quality. What sets it apart? It’s been found to remove carcinogens like benzene, which can linger in indoor spaces. So, it’s not just making your home look good; it’s actually helping you breathe a little easier.
Light: Super adaptable! This plant can handle everything from low light to bright indirect light. If you want those deep, dark leaves to develop properly, aim for bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun, though—it can scorch the foliage.
Humidity: Totally chill about humidity! The ZZ Raven Plant does just fine in average indoor humidity, so no need for fancy misting routines. If your home is extra dry, a little extra humidity won’t hurt, but it’s not a dealbreaker.
Temperature: Happy in typical indoor temperatures between 18°C and 24°C. Keep it away from cold drafts and don’t let it drop below 10°C—this plant prefers things warm and cosy.
Pet Friendly? Nope! This plant is toxic to pets if chewed or ingested. If you’ve got curious cats or dogs, keep it out of reach or opt for a pet-safe alternative.
Other Info: Approx height (excluding pot): 40 cm
If you’re after a ridiculously easy, stylish houseplant that thrives on neglect, the ZZ Raven Plant is the one. Perfect for beginners, busy plant lovers, or anyone who wants a bit of visual drama with minimal effort!
keeping it happy
keeping it happy
the details
the details
| Also known as | Black ZZ Plant |
|---|---|
| Plant family | Zamioculcas |
| How it grows | Upright |
| Pets | Keep away from nibbling pets. Toxic if eaten. |
delivery & our promise
delivery & our promise
Order today and we ship fast, carefully wrapped. Free UK delivery on orders over £60.
Every plant is covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. If it doesn't arrive in the condition it left us, we'll put it right.
Customers praised this ZZ 'Raven' plant for its "beautiful dark green/purple stems and leaves" and healthy condition. Most noted excellent packaging and fast delivery. Some reported receiving smaller plants than expected, and isolated issues with root rot or broken stems during transit. Overall, shoppers found it a "stunning" plant with great value.
- Such a beautiful specimen. So rich in dark green/purple stems and leaves.
- Very good quality, and very healthy. The ZZ plant is a good size with plentiful shiny leaves.
- Lovely condition & much larger than expected, very pleased!
Grate quality bursting with lift, excellent service...
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Roots Looks luscious and healthy out grown the nursery pot. A lot of new growth. Condition was satisfactory, leaves and specimen had a few white patches. Isolated it from the rest of the family.
Great condition and packaged with care. Arrived in great shape and such a large plant.
Gorgeous, healthy plant.
Thank you I love the plant but if you have a large zz raven please let me know the one I got was a little too small
Healthy plant with a good root system and new growth. She is a smaller than the one in the photo, but I don't hold that against her. Arrived with the soil a little shook up in the box, but without damage to the plant. I love the glossy black foliage of the raven zz (this is my third). She has settled nicely into my home.
Superb as always.
Great healthy looking plant. Amazing colour
Beaitiful plant, with beautiful colour.
Grate quality and value with fast delivery... Thanks
Beautiful plant, so well packaged. Many thanks.x
Such a beautiful specimen. So rich in dark green/purple stems and leaves. Cane with new stems growing out of the pot already. Great quality, fresh and health! No a single broken stem of damaged leaves! Amazing condition
The Zamioculcas was an excellent plant as where all the others I have purchased from you
But arrived with awful root rot where stems were literally falling out of the pot and root bulbs were mish when I checked. I even emailed pictures within 10 mins of accepting the delivery. It took a total of a month from the day I paid to my replacement to get to me. Therefore the experience of buying it was not a great one for me unfortunately.
Great condition plant. Well packaged as always
Love my lovely ZZ Raven. Fantastic, healthy plant.
This plant is new to me. Looks great. Healthy and stunning.
Outstanding plant in lovely condition delivered quickly.
Plant arrived in great condition and well packaged. The ZZ plant landed with me very quickly after order. This is my first plant online order and I am very happy. Highly recommended.
The plant arrived beautifully, in great quality, and well packaged!
Plant arrived very well packaged as always. Lovely condition & much larger than expected, very pleased!
Plants arrived as described, securely packaged, well watered and in good condition. Swift delivery as well. Will def order again
Came wonderfully packed so all my plants arrived safely! Will order from GrowTropicals again!
Came wonderfully packed so all my plants arrived safely! Will order from GrowTropicals again!
Stunning plant!! Packaged and delivered with such care at an extremely reasonable price.
Stunning plant!! Packaged and delivered with such care at an extremely reasonable price.
High quality
High quality
Looks exactly like the picture.
This is the first time I've ordered from 'growtropicals', and I received my plants securely well packaged and protected. They are very good quality, and very healthy. The ZZ plant is a good size with plentiful shiny leaves. I love it. And it seems to have settled very nicely into its new home with me. I am looking forward to seeing how it grows and develops.