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Zanzibar Gem 1 ½ ft tall Medium Plant Only

$69

Pot style:

Plant Only

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.

Nursery Pot ⌀: 6"

  • Approximately 1.5 to 2 feet in overall height, from bottom of pot to top leaf
  • Botanical name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
  • Also commonly known as: ZZ Plant
  • Native to eastern Africa
  • Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA

*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

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

More information can be found in the Zanzibar Gem.

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 is assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. Léon & George plants are fitted into the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material.

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Featured Questions

Are Zanzibar Gems succulents?

Yes, Zanzibar Gems are succulents, and store moisture in their leaves, stems and root sacs.

Are Zanzibar Gems toxic or poisonous to humans or pets?

Zanzibar Gems are considered to be toxic, and care should be taken around pets. Consumption can result in illness.

Do Zanzibar Gems need a lot of light?

Zanzibar Gems are flexible and do not require much sunlight to thrive, though they will grow fastest in spaces that receive medium to bright, direct sunlight.

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