ZZ Plant/Zanzibar Gem Propagation using full/partial branches & leaves (Zuzu, Zamioculcas)

ZZ plants (zanzibar gems, zamioculcas zamiifolia, also known as zuzu plants) are quite easy to propagate. Whole branches, parts of a branch, or single leaves can be used for zz plant propagation. All 3 methods work, but (spoiler alert!) if possible I would recommend using full branches, since that method has the highest success rate.
Zanzibar gem plants are some of the easiest to care for and hardest to kill plants. They do well in low, indoor light conditions, aren't too prone to pests or diseases, and with their shiny emerald-green leaves, they look great year-round.
I hope you will try propagating zanzibar gems. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
If you have any questions about zz plants/zanzibar gems, propagation or care, please comment below.
Visit my channel at / agoodlife for more videos on plant care and propagation.

[@bindudevasia7140]

Well explained. And it was also very nice of u to explain the shifing of water rooted zz to soil. Thank you

[@AGoodLife]

Thank you @bindu devasia! Glad you found it useful! :)

[@erichicks8698]

Thank you thank you thank you! 🙏🏾 A branch of this ZZ plant was given to me and I could not for the life of me find out what the name of this plant was. I have it sitting in a bottle with water and nothings happening it’s still very beautifully green. But with the help of this plant and tree identifier app and then leading to you to show me how to properly propagate this plant. I’m grateful.

[@AGoodLife]

That's great Eric Hicks! I'm glad you were able to get to the info you needed. Comments like yours make my day, :) thanks for sharing! Best of luck with propagation!

[@erichicks8698]

@@AGoodLife Thank you 🙏🏾 so much! 💯✌🏾

[@AGoodLife]

@@erichicks8698 🙏🏾😊

[@kirtipaturde31]

Good

[@AGoodLife]

Thanks kirti paturde!

[@GardeningwithRoshni]

Very nicely explained

[@AGoodLife]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Hi, do you still have the one you propagated using the leaves? I am curious to see what it looks like now. If you have it, would you please do an update video to show us? Thank you!

[@AGoodLife]

Hey Nails by Sharon H, yes, I do still have all three plants. I'll try and upload a quick update video. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@AGoodLife Thank you!!

[@shellym9504]

Was hoping you would give an update on the leaves as well...(edit): Otherwise good video. Easy to understand.

[@AGoodLife]

The leaves survived too Shelly M. All 3 pots have sprouted new branches and are all doing fine. Maybe I can do an update on them sometime.

[@shellym9504]

@@AGoodLife Thanks for the update. Sounds good.👍👍 Would love to see that.

[@abigailkwashi8807]

Water propagation is the best. Or perlite propagation.

[@AGoodLife]

Thanks for the comment Abigail Kwashi!

[@FIGHTER_WORLD_]

Zz plnts propagate is best at wat temperature??

[@AGoodLife]

Hey Ada Conor, about 25 degrees Celsius/80 degrees Fahrenheit is best. Indoors it can be done year-round. I hope you'll give it a shot. Good luck!

[@alkapatankar2156]

What is the potting media pl ans sir

[@AGoodLife]

Hi Alka Patankar, zz plants don't need special soil, but it needs to be well-draining. If your soil is too dense, or has too much clay, add some organic matter, or sand, or perlite so it will drain better.

[@mimi4816]

What kind of the soil for Z Z ? Thanks

[@AGoodLife]

Hi mimi4816, zz plants prefer soils rich in organic matter. Most potting soils commonly available will do just fine. You can also add some sand or cactus soil if you happen to have some but it's not necessary. ZZ plants don't like low-drainage soil, or soil that's high in clay. (If you have soil like that that you want to use, mix it with kitchen compost, or sand and cactus soil.) Good luck!

[@mimi4816]

Thanks! I will try it.