ZZ Plant Care: Watering, Light, and Yellow Leaves
You’ve had your ZZ plant for a while, and something just changed. A leaf or two went yellow near the base. Or the soil feels like it’s been wet longer than usual, and you’re not sure if you should water again or wait it out. Or you picked it up, heard it was nearly impossible to kill, and now you’re quietly wondering if you’re the exception. This guide is for exactly that moment. You’ll find out when to water (not how often – there’s a difference), what light actually does for this plant, why drainage matters more than technique, and what yellowing leaves are really telling you. Not in a “low maintenance, don’t worry” way. In a “here’s what to check and in what order” way. ...