ZZ Plant

The colloquial name of the ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is derived from the biological name. Many nursery workers just abbreviated Zamioculcas zamiifolia to ZZ because it was a lengthy and challenging name to pronounce. The beautiful, wand-like stems of ZZ plants begin thick and bulbous at the base and then narrow to a tip as they mature. The fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that line the stem give the plant the appearance of stylised feathers. The entire plant is covered in a slick, waxy coating that gives the impression that it is made of plastic. People frequently insist that the plant must be an artificial creation due to its sculptural features and waxy coating.