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Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Dowon' |
| Common Name: | Black ZZ Plant, ZZ Plant, Jet-Black Raven |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall and wide. |
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| Foliage | Foliage are pinnately compound, rising from its rhizomes. Each leaf has 6-8 pairs of leaflets. The leaflets are elliptic, glossy and black in color. The new variety emerges green but develops into deep chocolate to black color with time. |
| Flowers | Flowers are spadix inflorescence. The white spadix is encased by a green spathe. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Division, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
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Others
| Master ID | 33991 |
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| Species ID | 8407 |
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