ZZ Raven – Black ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’)

New leaves emerge deep glossy green and slowly darken to near-black as they mature — a slow reveal that never gets old on this architectural, drama-delivering, completely neglect-proof plant.

The ZZ Raven is the plant that makes people do a double-take. It's architectural, dramatic, and completely unbothered by neglect. Low light? Fine. Forgot to water it for two weeks? It doesn't care. The ZZ Raven thrives on the chill life, and it looks incredible doing it. Up to 2–3 feet of dark, glossy elegance.

What I love about it

The Raven is the ZZ Plant for people who want maximum drama. The near-black mature leaves are genuinely striking — they have a deep, glossy quality that makes them look almost lacquered — and the slow transition from green to black as each stem matures means the plant is always showing multiple colors at once. Same bulletproof care as the standard ZZ: drought-tolerant, low-light tolerant, and practically impossible to kill. The statement plant that asks for almost nothing and delivers everything.

Plant Care Tips

• ☀️ Light: Low to bright indirect — one of the most adaptable plants you can own
• 💧 Water: Drought-tolerant — water when soil is completely dry; every 2–3 weeks typical
• 🌫️ Leaf Color: Emerges green, matures to near-black — every stem is a slow transformation
• 🐾 Pet Safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested — keep out of reach
• 🪴 Difficulty: Beginner-proof — practically thrives on being ignored

Plant Specs

• Height: Up to 2–3 feet
• Foliage: Deep glossy green emerging, matures to near-black
• Growing Zone: 9–11 outdoors; houseplant in all zones

Bloom bold. Be cheeky.