Costa Farms ZZ Plant Live Indoor 22-inch – Low-Maintenance, Air-Purifying Houseplant

The Costa Farms ZZ Plant is a hardy, low-maintenance 22-inch live indoor plant with glossy green leaves that fits bright windows or low-light offices.

Elegant and forgiving, this ZZ Plant (Zanzibar Gem) brings sculptural foliage to homes and workspaces without demanding constant attention. Grown and shipped by Costa Farms, each plant arrives freshly packed from the nursery, typically about 22 inches tall from pot rim to leaf tips. It tolerates a wide range of indoor light conditions and is well suited for busy lifestyles, making it a popular choice for first-time plant owners and experienced collectors alike.

How much light does the ZZ Plant need to thrive?

The ZZ Plant is adaptable: it prefers bright indirect light but will tolerate lower light levels common in offices and apartments. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct midday sun, which can scorch the glossy leaves. Rotate the plant occasionally so all sides receive light and maintain even growth.

• Best: bright, indirect light near an east or north-facing window
• Acceptable: fluorescent office lights or shaded corners
• Avoid: harsh, direct afternoon sun for extended periods

What is the watering and care routine for this Costa Farms ZZ Plant?

ZZ plants prefer infrequent watering: allow the topsoil to dry before watering again, generally about once a month in most indoor conditions. Ensure the container drains well; if the pot lacks holes, water sparingly (roughly 2–3 cups) and adjust to your home’s humidity and temperature. Feed lightly with a general houseplant fertilizer during spring and summer to support modest growth.

• Water: when soil is dry, approximately every 3–6 weeks depending on environment
• Drainage: essential—avoid letting roots sit in standing water
• Fertilizer: general-purpose houseplant fertilizer in warm months

When and how should I repot the ZZ Plant?

The ZZ Plant grows slowly but will eventually outgrow its pot; repot when roots begin to crowd or push out of the container. Choose a pot one size larger, gently loosen the root ball, fill with fresh indoor-potting mix, and water thoroughly after repotting. Repotting is best done in spring or early summer to give the plant a full growing season to establish.

• Signs to repot: roots visible at drainage holes, slowed growth, or soil compaction
• Pot choice: slightly larger container with good drainage
• Timing: spring/early summer for best recovery and growth

How will the plant arrive and are there any delivery restrictions?

Your ZZ Plant is hand-selected by Costa Farms growers and packed with specialized materials to protect leaves and roots during shipment. Because plants are living products, individual specimens may vary from photos. Note that delivery is not available to AK, AZ, CA, GU, or HI; check the seller listed as Costa Farms to ensure authenticity.

• Packaging: nursery-packed for safe transit
• Variations: natural differences in size and leaf arrangement are expected
• Shipping exclusions: AK, AZ, CA, GU, HI

Who is this plant for? The Costa Farms ZZ Plant is ideal for people seeking a stylish, low-effort indoor accent—perfect for apartment dwellers, busy professionals, or anyone wanting a sculptural, resilient houseplant. It suits minimalist interiors, work desks, entryways, or living-room floor displays and makes an easy, thoughtful gift for new plant owners.