Plant Profile: Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon'

Names

Jet-Black Raven, Raven™ ZZ

  • Photo of Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon's)

Phonetic Spelling:zam-ee-oh-KUL-kass zam-ee-FOH-lee-uh

Genus:Zamioculcas

Species:zamiifolia

Family:Araceae

The 'Raven™ ZZ' is a tropical succulent houseplant known for its striking lime green new growth, which transforms into a rich purple-black hue as it matures. This resilient plant retains moisture in its thick petioles and tuber-like rhizome, making it an ideal choice for indoor gardening, even in low-light environments. During its dormant winter phase, it requires watering just once a month, while in the summer, you should increase this to twice a month. When you do water, it's beneficial to use a balanced fertilizer.

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Feature Summary

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#houseplant
#perennial
#easy to grow
#purple leaves
#showy leaves
#low light
#low maintenance
#spadix
#glossy leaves
#black leaves
#glossy
#lime green leaves
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#tropical
#container plants

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Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Feature Summary

Flowers
Rarely flowers. Spathe is green and spadix is brown to grey. It does not often bloom, if it does indoors the plant could be unhappy with its conditions.
Brown/Copper
Green
Gray/Silver
Leaves
Pinnately compound, shiny lime green new growth turns purple/black with age. Leaflet shape is ovate with thick petioles.
Green
Black
Purple/Lavender
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Elliptical
Ovate
> 6 inches
Glossy
Leathery
3-6 inches
Stem
Thick, fleshy stems from a rhizome. They start out broad and taper towards the top.
Purple/Lavender
Green
Black
Poisonous to Humans
Attributes
Perennial
Stem Cutting
Division
Leaf Cutting
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Poisonous
Houseplant
Succulent
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Good Drainage
12 inches-3 feet
Less than 12 inches
Landscape
Container
Houseplants
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Contact Dermatitis
Problem for Children

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Flowers

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Flower Description

Rarely flowers. Spathe is green and spadix is brown to grey. It does not often bloom, if it does indoors the plant could be unhappy with its conditions.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Flower Color

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Brown/Copper
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Gray/Silver
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Green

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Leaves

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Description

Pinnately compound, shiny lime green new growth turns purple/black with age. Leaflet shape is ovate with thick petioles.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Color

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Black
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Green
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Purple/Lavender

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Margin

Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Leaf Width

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Stem

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Stem Description

Thick, fleshy stems from a rhizome. They start out broad and taper towards the top.

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Stem Color

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Black
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Green
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Purple/Lavender

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Stem Cross Section

Angular
Oval
Round
Square

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Poisonous to Humans

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Poison Symptoms

Diarrhea

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Poison Toxic Principle

Calcium Oxalate Crystals

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Poison Severity

High
Low
Medium

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Causes Contact Dermatitis

No
Yes

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Poison Part

Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Attributes

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Whole Plant Traits

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Cultural Conditions

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Landscape

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy