Water culture · ZZ Plant
Can a ZZ Plant Grow in Water?
No. ZZ plants are succulents and their rhizomes rot fast in water. Water culture is not viable.
How long it lasts in water
A few weeks before rhizome rot starts.
What can go wrong
Rapid rhizome rot. Leaflets yellow and drop within weeks.
For propagation in soil, see the ZZ Plant propagation guide. For full care, see the ZZ Plant care guide.