3 EASY Ways To Propagate Your ZZ Plant!

Propagating ZZ plants is super easy, in fact i would say that propagating zz plants is just as easy as propagating succulents! You can take just about any portion of this plant for your propagation including the leaves, stems (petiole), and rhizome division. ZZ Plants are great to have in the house because they are almost bulletproof and require very little light or water to thrive.
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[@MedievalMatt]

I got a ZZ from someone else who propagated it it back in May 2021 (7 months ago) It has produced new Rhizomes but no stem/leaf growth yet. Any tips on how to get it going, or is this normal?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

That my friend is exactly why I made this video here - ZZ PLANT CONSPIRACY | The Great Propagation Con kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnK8fIOnoNuEoc0

[@crystalwarning3796]

I just want to thank you for the series on propagating ZZ plants. My favorite, most meaningful and longest living plant was getting far too large and unwieldy so I cut it and used your tips to grow new roots/bulbs. It worked! After three months I repotted it and it is doing great. Thanks again!

[@laurieudall4159]

I've asked a couple of plant people (at local nurseries) why there's a small leaf sticking out half way at the base of my ZZ plant. No one explained like this video did, that it was propagated by a leaf, and that's the remainder of it. Wow! thanks for answering a question I've had ever since I purchased my 1st ZZ plant over a year ago!

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

It’s always those little curiosities that get the best of me too 😂 thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a great day and hope to hear from you again soon’

[@AraceaeFanatics]

Because at places like Home Depot, Lowe's, or Walmart and some small nurseries, the people working there aren't plant people. They don't know the answers to your questions. A lot of times, a vendor brings the plants in and they're just a barcode to those selling them. Sometimes they know the names, and often they're incorrect. So if you want to know something about the plants you're interested in, you need to find a local grower, or a large nursery where these plants come from.

[@dorysmith7466]

Thanks! I just got a small ZZ, and a stem broke off in the car. Now, I have a nice little set of propagations in my window. I’m excited to see how it goes!

[@tiarasingh6517]

Update please

[@heart_finds]

Thanks for mentioning to keep the water clean, I changed mine almost everyday because one of the containers kept having some white furry growth on the cutting edge. It really helps, the other container's ZZ plant has roots about 2cm now! 🥰 Took it a month, also I put a pothos cutting together with it because I read that helps speed up the process. Anyway thanks again for this video!! 👍

[@chocolatefudge5263]

My leaves have been in the water for about 3 weeks and nothing grew but good sign they drink water. Im happy to hear that it takes about 2 months. Thanks!

[@user-it5wq5ty2n]

They take a long time but you’ll see roots and eventually rhizomes.

[@user-zk1ms5ff4f]

Thank you so much for sharing those brilliant tips! Watching from China,keep going

[@mylenemagpatoc8783]

Nice video and info about planting zz plant.

[@EllieMoments]

Thanks for informative video. Zz is one of my favorite 😍

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

You’re welcome!! They are a really interesting plant when you get down to the actual structure and parts of the plant too. Thanks for tuning into the channel 🌿

[@MichiganGardenGal]

Great video! Thanks for the information! 🌱💚 Happy planting😃

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

You bet! Thanks for tuning into the channel 🌿

[@vivalarica]

Excellent video! Very helpful, thanks

[@joymarissa3869]

You're amazing, tysm for this!

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

I've put together a PLAYLIST with all of my ZZ PLANT PROPAGATION videos for Everybody! 🌿- kzbin.info/aero/PLcFxCG5l58vnFuaEoW9zdZaXJ7I_GGu2G

[@AK-706]

Thank u so much I’m going to prop out work plant (with permission) for my new born nephew! Who’s nic name is zz!!

[@yafafarahdel4229]

Thanks so much for sharing ♥️♥️♥️

[@LimaLima-bl4gs]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@jopem100]

Great video I have a really big zz plant that is bursting out of its pot now I will try to separate it. Thank you for the info xxx 🌱🪴

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

Very informative video

[@AraceaeFanatics]

Enjoyed this video, thank you.

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching 😀

[@plantymomma3980]

What do I do with the stem once I’ve taken all the leaves? Will it propagate as well and grow new leaves?

[@arianafadroski6789]

Epicccccc I can give my boyfriend a baby plant❤️ he gave me his cactus but he didn’t have enough light for it so I want to give him a plant that can live in his house 🥰

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

So sweet 🥹 these will do just fine in low light conditions 😃

[@hyasmindaclison3198]

Thanks for sharing 💕 it

[@ydatoribio]

Thank you !

[@MandiMomOf8Channel]

*Very nice 👌*

[@MandiModel]

Question... I rescued a ZZ sprout that was starting to rot from the "root". I cut the rot away and put it in some soil. Any thoughts or tips on how I can make sure it thrives?

[@JulitoBernales]

Nice demo to propagate this indoor plant...thanks

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

You’re welcome! Thanks for tuning into the channel 🌿

[@tatianavanegas9832]

Can I propagate in soil and skip the water method?

[@martinamason8674]

Thanks 👍

[@andilicious]

Can you propagate the leaves in September-october? Or do I have to wait until next spring

[@rubberballmomma6826]

Very glad to know how easy this is done ,just bought this plant.Can you please tell me the name of plant large leafs over right shoulder at beginnig of video

[@mimosveta]

what is faster, leaf or rachis cutting? and would raven be faster or slower than standard one?

[@carminepetracca7518]

hi, ripley. i always wanted to get a zz plant but never got around to it. you are restoring my interest. my doctor has one in his office for years and its growing with no window, only fluorescence lights. he gives it little care but its surviving. i think it would die if it saw the light of day. later, carmine p.

[@russellperdomo4972]

go ahead

[@Tarmantarmant]

Nice video....

[@mehranashkanian2747]

Hi. Can I use rooting hormones after the leaves root in water and before planting them in the potting soil ?

[@omribuch]

Thanks, is it the only aroid that can root from leaf?

[@sbhakhankhan9638]

nice enformeshion 😃

[@simonjohnston9488]

Hello! Are the black varieties any slower or faster to root?

[@prakashmallathakury5680]

How many days does it take to form rhizome for leaf cutting

[@ExtreemeIndiaJOlene]

I took the entire stem with leaves on it,an I put in in water . I did that like five weeks ago it just started rooting.I think one leave at a time would have rooted much faster.

[@sabu.ddavood2541]

Very Nice 👍

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Thank you!

[@narutowebby]

Question, sorry if I missed it in the video: how long do I keep the soil moist after to transfer it to soil? I know they like to be dry but I have to keep it moist for a time so the roots can develop.

[@AraceaeFanatics]

Unfortunately your question wasn't answered when you asked it, and after a year I'd imagine you either had success or a failure. When transferring any plant from water to soil, it's best to water about every other day for the first week and a half to 2 weeks, depending on how well draining the soil is, the heat where the plant is, and the surrounding humidity. For anyone else who might have this question.

[@Rkumar670]

Hi what type is required mate.

[@pottymouthedplanter]

Ooooooooooh great video! Thanks so much for sharing! 🌿🤙

[@gloriawood8457]

Can you use a young green leaf too.

[@marivicmacquarrie9468]

I have zz plant that I reputed into a bigger put but the leaf 🍃start turning yellow please I need some advice what to do thanks

[@shubhrabarjatya]

it's almost mid-September now. Can I still propagate it or should I wait until next year spring? I am in California.

[@ishasinghal7561]

Do they develop the tubers?

[@maryskilka7368]

Thx

[@mohammadasghargarden640]

Beautiful 👆 🛎 1

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Thanks for watching! Look forward to hearing from you again soon

[@micheleshuler2252]

Can they continue to grow in water if you leave them in after they root? Hydroponics?

[@haitammimoun9932]

Hello can you help me, it been 50 day and still no roots and the cuttings are still green what should i do

[@prakashmallathakury5680]

How many days does it take for new shoot ?

[@mayac2266]

Leaves in my glass turn yellow and brown, any idea?

[@radhamaharjan7001]

I need to change water or not??

[@jethrokho9310]

what will you do if you see rots?

[@somrajgayen8814]

Where you keep those leaves ?? In sunlight or at the corner of the room ??

[@robinchwaaan3585]

Should i dry the leaves first after cutting, before putting it in a glass of water?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

No need 🌱

[@sibelizquierdo5226]

Can you propagate the leafless petiole after cutting the leaves off?

[@CybernovaGames]

how long do you let your cuttings & leafs callous over for? and thanks so much for such an informative video :D

[@moeali7668]

A day or two

[@romeezydabreeze]

@@moeali7668 do you let it callous over if you dip it in rooting hormone?

[@febrarium]

Thanks! ♥️

[@naveenneeharika2196]

Hey,I am always failing in the propogation😐,the leaves and petole are getting rotten

[@saviolacollaco4826]

My ZZZ plant has dried up how can I save it. Please help.

[@rosatanner2624]

How you divide it from underneath the soil? It's not shown.

[@anthonylewis62]

the zz plant, likes, bright light , they grow super slow in low light, so make sure you give them enough light, if you want them to grow

[@PhxDesertGal]

I was told at the store not to put it in the sunlight. They said my AZ room would be ok as it is shady all the time. Also it can take temps up to 90 but in the sun it can be over 120, It gets pretty hot in the AZ room at least 100 or more so I hope it survives.

[@Cechronicles]

Zz plants like shade, they’re naturally under trees.

[@izzie9526]

i had mine where I thought it was in the shade, turns out the sunlight hit one side of it directly in the evening, it's so lopsided lol

[@alexwood9941]

@@PhxDesertGal direct sunlight is very different from bright indirect light, there are many plants that can take and enjoy “bright light” but still get sunburnt by unblocked UV for an extended period of time, i.e. direct sunlight.

[@Orbt_]

My zz plant is huge in indirect low light.

[@Miss.ducharme]

Once they have roots whats the best soil for them ? Cactus and succulent or regular potting soil ? Thanks

[@plocus3592]

Succulent soil, they like good drainage

[@TannSharon]

Or potting mix but make sure to make it airy, so adding pumice/perlite if you’re just starting out! And make sure to keep the soil moist for roughly a week so that it the transition from water to soil is easier on them

[@agnieszkawachowicz3063]

Liście mi zawsze gniją podziwiam osoby które umieją z liści zrobić sadzonki

[@tiffanym122679]

Hello. Awesome video. Thank you. Quick question....when you cut the "stem" and or take leaves off...do new ones come back in?

[@israeldaley7575]

How long should i put the leaves on water? Is it 2months until it has roots on it?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Mine took a very long time, you can find the entire playlist of growing zz cuttings in my channel 🌿

[@pixiefire7087]

:) thank you for sharing. I have been wanting more zz plants but prefer to propegate from my own plant babies (:

[@mickeereyes2365]

Is there a limit of how many leaves in a cup

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Nahh! I’d say fill er up! Sorry….. a little late haha

[@lucastozi-rodriguez7451]

great video! Will the stem that you took the cuttings from eventually die out or will it grow back?

[@danijelawew]

Yes it will continue to grow from the original stem

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Mine has just stuck where I cut it. More shoots have grown up from the tuber but no new growth from the stem up to this point

[@deejeff8846]

No it doesn’t continue to grow where it was cut

[@gfuller16]

why is zz plant infamous? Is it a pain to care for or something I'm missing? I don't have one but am researching info about it.

[@EdwardSwanFromTwilight]

It’s considered a “hard to kill” plant. Easy maintenance and can survive in low light conditions

[@gfuller16]

@@EdwardSwanFromTwilight Ah I see, so it's famous- like a good plant, not infamous.

[@baileyworme2289]

I have a question.. i have a large zz plant and some of the inside new shoots are going yellow, is that because i am over watering it or could it be there isnt enough room for them to continue to grow, therefore dying?

[@msfaridahamzah6266]

i have some problem with you. :( need the answer🙏

[@krysram1535]

Over watering !!! These don't need alot of water your suppose to water yours once a month but depending if its indoors or outdoors and where you have it I have my hanging in my wall away from light but it does get maybe 3 hours of.light at night time from my ceiling light so I hardly water mines and its THRIVING CRAZY

[@swimbait1]

Ok I put 6 healthy zz plant leaves in water on October 17. It’s is now December 25 and there isn’t a single root on any of them. The leaf method does not work.

[@cjpaquette2192]

“Infamous” means famous for a negative reason. Why are ZZ plants infamous???

[@knkaitlog]

infamous for not dying

[@fdthng]

They're pretty racist

[@look4keith]

What is that plant on the left side of the planter box? I have never seen that type of leaf.

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

I believe you may be referring to the ogre ear Jade?

[@look4keith]

@@ExpeditionHomestead It's to the left of that one. At 4:30, the plant on the far left.

[@PhxDesertGal]

could you have just taken this piece you cut off and stuck it in water or soil instead of dissecting it into smaller pieces? Would that piece then root?

[@ninalevison6865]

also curious about this. I have a zz plant with thinner stems and leave only on the top half, I just want to cut the top half with the leaves as a full cutting

[@haicelimoule3316]

Once you take the leaves off the "stem", do they regrow or is the stem good as useless when you take all the leaves off? Great video by the way. Thank you! :)

[@lovenature8989]

Great video! Will the stem that you took the cuttings from eventually die out or will it grow back? what is faster, leaf or rachis cutting? and would raven be faster or slower than standard one?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Thank you! The cut stem will just sit there and hand out, have never had them die back or continue growing, if that makes any sense! Rhizome cuttings are the best, leaf cuttings are extremely slow. Raven should be the same as the rest :) thanks so much for watching!

[@lovenature8989]

@@ExpeditionHomestead THANKS FOR REPLY

[@crushitalice2038]

What is the best soil? Yours looked like fluffy dry peat moss or coco coir.

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Coco coir, peat moss, soil at a 1:1:1 ratio works great and if you have some drainage issues you can add some sand as well

[@soggynoodle3015]

I have a question.. If I cut a leaf or a stem of zz plant will the cut part of the plant grow again?

[@jaysonbiana1402]

No, it will not grow back.

[@rclee2461]

But why my parts in the water of the cuts rotten ?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

too much sunlight or not enough water changes, its also possible that whatever you cut it with could have introduced disease. How long have they been in the water?

[@racp9mm419]

Room temps ok?

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Really should be above 80 Fahrenheit but for real who’s house is that warm? Almost nobody. Growing in a warm greenhouse would definitely give the best results.

[@yannetbeltran6162]

My leaves rotted , I don’t what went wrong. I changed the water

[@diediedice]

How much water did you put in? You only need a little bit, so the leaves aren't "flooded", they also need enough sunlight :)

[@Thanganat]

you cut zz but what about the stamp left in previous pot. will zz grow from there

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Yes, new shoots will continue to grow from the original stem

[@ashleypidal]

@@ExpeditionHomestead I only have stumps left. Should I repot those stumps? They don't grow at all

[@ristybiason5728]

Why Black ZZ (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia) Plant still expensive in the Philippines and seldom to find as well? Any thoughts about it and where can I find the cheapest of it? Thanks in advance.

[@narutowebby]

It’s a new variety that only certain nurseries can grow. So that’s why it can be expensive. I want one so bad so I feel your pain!!!

[@ristybiason5728]

@@narutowebby I am still eager to have one here in the Philippines. Actually, I have found one Black ZZ with 4 little tiny leaves costing ₱900.00, and that price was so ridiculous/hilarious for me the fact that I have not expected that price much, the 4 tiny leaves as well. Thanks for your reply. Stay safe always!

[@narutowebby]

@@ristybiason5728 internet sellers MIGHT be cheaper for you? I might also just buy one on the internet too. I’ve seen people also say IKEA or Walmart sells them for $9.99 when they have them!!! I know shipping can be expensive though! I guess we can always be more patient 😭

[@frostflower5555]

I've cut leaves in half and stuck them in the soil. Some will actually root and grow babies. What do you think of this method?

[@MJ_247]

What plant did you do that with? Did you cut the leaves horizontal or vertical? I didn’t know you could do that, it sounds really interesting and I think I’ll try it.

[@Fatima-qx6uw]

I have this plant in water for 20 days..... But not a single root come out...... What am I don't wrong?

[@harriettmorris3206]

It takes about 2 months before you see anything I but my Leaves in Coco peat It took 2 months before I saw the roots I placed in a Sunny Eastern window moisten the soil every 3 days. They are ready for a pot.

[@amandastringfellow1716]

When the ZZ plant leaves or stems (depending on method used) are ready to add to a pot, should you pot multiple leaves/stems together in one pot for a fuller zz plant, or would it be too over-crowded with multiple zz plants growing in one pot? Or is just one leaf/stem per pot enough for a full, bushy zz plant? Thanks!

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Depends on how big your pit is and how quickly you want it to fill up. I would suggest 3 for an 8--12" pot. You can always thin out later if needed 🌿

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

I do have a video coming out this fall about this exact topic so stay tuned! :)

[@amandastringfellow1716]

Wisconsin Wonder Garden thank you - what does the fully grown plant look like when you use just one leaf cutting in a pot? Does it look like a normal zz plant you can buy in stores or less full? I can’t find this info anywhere!!! Been searching all evening, thanks!

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

You can actually see in the video thats exactly how they propagated this plant at the nursery. they took a cutting and planted it in the soil.

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

Found a broken off stem of a ZZ plant at Home Depot. Put the leaves in water to propagate them. It's the waiting part I don't like.

[@aggiekromah6254]

👏👏👏🙏🏿❤️

[@boi1der21]

"usually about 2 months until they're ready to be planted in soil" mis huevos i've had mine for a year and a half in water and it took FOREVER to even show a tiny itty bitty root

[@keithsteinberg1102]

I've had the same problem, apparently the tap water in my area is horrible, so I just started using rain water mixed with old water from my aquarium and it started growing like crazy! Also we've got the same name :D

[@mlalch7026]

Mine cutting didnt develop any roots, simply became yellow .

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Can you give me more details about you’re care/soil/sunlight? I will try to determine what you did wrong

[@mlalch7026]

@@ExpeditionHomestead I placed them in plenty of water which i placed behind my monitor in my desk , indirect light and lights all around it and I change the water every two days . The transplants were huge . Very big when I cut them.

[@DidikPurnomo-hd9hu]

Why is it infamous ?

[@billastell3753]

I accidentally broke off a leaf so I popped it in a bottle of water and forgot it. 3 months later it had a small root and within a month 3 roots so I potted it up. Seemed too easy.

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

Almost foolproof but not patience proof haha

[@nhitruong6204]

I've tried this method nothing is working 😭😭

[@joycegibbs2442]

Happy TO help me please come angin

[@mmj1342]

They seem really hardy and easy. Why are they "infamous"???

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

M MJ follow my ZZ Plant propagation playlist all the way through and you will understand 😉

[@mmj1342]

@@ExpeditionHomestead Well you really took an unexpected turn in that last conspiracy video! I just planted a couple of zz cuttings and two single leaves (rather than throwing them in the trash) in the same pot as the mother plant. I look forward to watching them grow in the next 1-3 years! btw, I grew up in Appleton, so it's nice to see a Wisconsin gardener vid where I live now in Philadelphia. Great vids, thanks!

[@4u25out]

Easy to propagate,but very slow growing...mine is about this size here,takes about 2years.

[@notyourfriend5899]

Ive actually read that this plant is very difficult to propagate. Has anyone had any luck?

[@hasleyjoykluba1265]

I bought a zz plant from nursery,chose the one where it has more mature stems. Brought home and straightaway separated from the rhizomes and got 3 sets out of one. 2 had success (haven't watered both since December) as I got the 3rd set rotten roots and got scared to water the other 2. They have new growth since and they are on my hallway with zero lights. I figured they really don't like any attention. Also the other one that root rot. I cut the rotten roots and placed it in water thinking I won't loose anything for trying. I have new roots now and ready to be back in soil.

[@DelightfulDissident]

@@hasleyjoykluba1265 How do you know when to water them? I have the same problem with snake plants. I've resulted to the touch test I get to know what they feel like the day after watering, how firm it is, and check their water level by touching the foliage because as we know the soil can be dry, but the plant is full, and watering them will cause rot.