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Zanzibar Gem 2½ – 3 ft tall Large Foundation

With Saucer

$359

Pot style:

Foundation

Easy Care

Beginners. The Zanzibar Gem is a resilient plant, perfect for beginners

45-day Guarantee

Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.

Made to Order

Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.

Green Shipping

Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.

Califiornia Sourced

Your orders are prepared in our workshops in Los Angeles, CA.
All our plants are grown in California under ideal conditions and responsibly.
We prioritize for our pots and accessories handmade craftsmanship.

Plant Doctor

Our houseplants are unique, and so are you. Each of our green plants is pampered and delivered with care. Our Plant Doctor is available for personalized and ongoing support to keep your houseplant thriving and looking great.

Plant Details & Size

The Zanzibar Gem is a near indestructible indoor plant. It has long and graceful wandlike stems with lush fleshy leaves, resembling a group of feathers. It is highly adaptable and thrives in a wide range of conditions, great for many home and office environments.

  • Overall size from bottom of pot to the top leaf: 2½ – 3 ft tall
  • Nursery pot ⌀: 10 in
  • Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
  • Native to eastern Africa
  • Also commonly known as: ZZ Plant
  • Botanical name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

*Please note that plants are grown naturally and can vary in height ± 10%. If you're looking for a specific height, please reach out and we'd be happy to help.

Is This the Right Plant for You?

The Zanzibar Gem is a tropical perennial plant and is an excellent choice for low light environments. Sometimes known as the eternity plant due to its ability to handle long periods of neglect, it’s a perfect blend of an attractive and low maintenance option.

Difficulty: Beginners

The Zanzibar Gem is a resilient plant, perfect for beginners

Pets

Careful with pets.
The plant may cause mild irritation if ingested.

Light

Prefers medium-bright indirect light, but very tolerant of all light levels · View Light Guide

Pot Design & Size

Combining robust construction and modern aesthetics, this pot and saucer set complements indoor or outdoor potted plants with functionality and minimalist design.

Construction and details
  • Sized to fit 10” grow pots
  • Pot includes drainage hole and saucer
  • Made from durable ceramic stoneware
  • Fully glazed inside and out with a modern matte finish
Variations in glaze depth, subtle textural shifts, and organic markings are the result of our expert hand-finishing process—making each piece one-of-a-kind.
The Foundation pot set is compatible with our Premium 10" Wood Stand

Plant arrives in nursery grow pot nestled inside ceramic planter.
pot

Care Essentials

Light

Prefers medium-bright indirect light, but very tolerant of all light levels · View Light Guide

Water

Water sparingly, prefers to dry out between waterings

Care Guide

Find more information in the complete care guide for the Zanzibar Gem.

Foundation: Sophistication Made Simple

Inspired by minimalist design principles, these planters are simple and functional. Crafted from durable stoneware with a clean, matte glaze finish, each pot is uniquely enhanced by subtle texture variations and organic markings.

Our Foundation cylinders are designed with a drainage hole and matching saucer to ensure peace of mind with your plant care. Ideal for both indoor decor and outdoor durability, these planters bring understated sophistication to any space.

What's included

When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:

  • Sourced from top California growers
  • Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
  • Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
  • Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
  • Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
  • Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
  • Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you

When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set comes pre-assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. This method ensures long-term comfort and care of your plant, repotting is not recommended.

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Guarantee
45 days included, extendable to 12 months
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