Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Pixie’ - compact variety

Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Pixie’ is a compact and highly decorative variety of the famous ZZ plant, cherished for its remarkable resilience and ever-glossy foliage. With a small, dense growth habit and perfectly proportioned leaves, ‘Pixie’ retains the unmistakable elegance of the species, but in a miniature format—ideal for small spaces, shelves, or modern offices.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:
• Full name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Pixie’
• Plant type: perennial, decorative for its foliage
• Foliage: compound, thick, intensely green and glossy
• Growth: slow, compact, with an upright habit and fleshy underground rhizomes

🔸 Growing conditions:
• Light: prefers indirect light, but also tolerates partial shade
• Optimal temperature: between 18 and 28°C
• Watering: infrequent—the substrate should be allowed to dry out completely between waterings
• Humidity: low to moderate; tolerant of dry air
• Substrate: well-drained and aerated, specially formulated for foliage plants or Araceae

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:
👉 For healthy roots and spectacular foliage, use Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera & tropical plants—a balanced blend of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, specially designed for tropical plants sensitive to excess water.

🌿 Advantages and uses:
• Suitable for beginners—extremely easy to care for
• Ideal for offices, living rooms, or modern spaces
• Helps purify the air and creates an elegant, orderly décor
• Requires very little water and minimal care

Height is measured including the pot.