About
A trunk-forming Yucca from Arizona and New Mexico to about 3m tall with large, bold rosettes of broad, stiff, dark blue-grey, finely-toothed leaves on a stout, branching trunk and tall panicles of large, creamy-white flowers in summer. A majestic, architectural subject for a warm, dry, frost-free position in full sun.
About the genus
Zamioculcas are evergreen perennials, becoming deciduous if they dry out. They have large, water-storing rhizomes and shiny leaves divided into pairs of leaflets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toE Tropical Africa
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. 19190,zantedeschia-aethiopica,Zantedeschia aethiopica,arum lily,A clump-forming herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial with erect
Care notes
CultivationGrow as an indoor plant in well-drained compost with indirect light to full shade. Tolerant of neglect
PruningNo pruning required. Remove faded leaves and flowers at soil level
PropagationPropagate by leaf cuttings, using single leaflets
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free