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.
Plant Profile: Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon'
Names
Jet-Black Raven, Raven™ ZZ
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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Tags
#poisonous
#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
Spadix
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)
Alternate
Elliptical
Ovate
Entire
> 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
Round
Poisonous to Humans
Diarrhea
Calcium Oxalate Crystals
Medium
Leaves
Attributes
Perennial
Stem Cutting
Division
Leaf Cutting
Whole Plant Traits
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
Drought
Dry Soil
Container
Houseplants
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Contact Dermatitis
Problem for Children
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Image Gallery
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' Flowers
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon': Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Gray/Silver
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
Black
Green
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
Black
Green
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
