I’ve had my ZZ plant for a few months. It’s in a shady corner, and the leaves have gone from deep green to a paler lime color. I haven’t seen any new growth. Should I change anything, or just give it more time?
Why are my ZZ plant’s leaves getting pale, and why isn’t it growing?
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I’d try a brighter spot with indirect light. A very dim corner can keep a ZZ alive, but it may grow slowly there. Give it some time after moving it, and keep an eye on the color of any new shoots rather than expecting the existing leaves to change quickly.
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ZZ plants are slow, so a few quiet months isn’t necessarily a problem. I’d be more cautious about watering than trying to push growth: let the potting mix dry out before watering again. How often that takes depends on the light and the pot, so a fixed weekly schedule can be too much.
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vanta6:
That makes sense. I’ll move it closer to a bright window, but keep it out of harsh direct sun.