Cultivar guide · Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' (Raven)
Raven ZZ Plant
New growth emerges bright lime-green and matures to a deep purplish-black over 2–3 weeks. Mature foliage is so dark it appears almost black under most lighting. Patented cultivar (USPP 30,035) from Costa Farms.
Family
Araceae
Classification
cultivar
Mature size
2–4 ft tall; leaflets 1–3 inches
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light produces the deepest black color; tolerates lower light but maintains a more dark-green appearance instead of black
- Water
- Water only when soil is completely dry (every 2–3 weeks) — ZZ plants have rhizomes that store water and rot fast in wet soil
- Humidity
- 30–50% (tolerates dry household air)
- Temperature
- 60–80°F (16–27°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
Distinct from regular ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) which has bright green foliage and from Variegated ZZ Plant (cream-and-green variegation, not black).
Pet safety: Raven ZZ Plant is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Verify on ASPCA.
Botanical reference: USPTO Plant Patent USPP30035 — Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon'
For full care of the parent species, see the ZZ Plant care guide.