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ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: Zamioculcas
Cultivar
Super Nova ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas 'Super Nova'
Cultivar: Super Nova
Zamioculcas 'Super Nova' brings a sophisticated, moody aesthetic to indoor environments with its signature deep, dark green to nearly black leaves. This resilient, rhizomatous tropical plant maintains a tidy, upright growth habit that makes it an excellent choice for low-to-bright light interior spaces. Its slow-growing nature and ability to tolerate neglect make it an ideal selection for plant enthusiasts seeking an architectural focal point that requires minimal maintenance.
The Super Nova ZZ plant is a striking selection of the classic Zamioculcas, prized for its exceptionally dark, near-black foliage and architectural, upright growth habit.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Low to bright, indirect light; avoid direct, harsh sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
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Water
Allow the soil to dry out almost completely between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent rhizome rot.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping perennial with succulent stems.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
The dark color intensity of 'Super Nova' foliage can vary depending on ambient light levels; higher light levels generally support more pronounced dark coloration.
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Climate note
Prefers standard room temperatures between 65-80°F; protect from cold drafts or temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; if present, flowers are inconspicuous, cream-colored spadix-type inflorescences.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Low to bright, indirect light; avoid direct, harsh sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
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Growth rate
Slow.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season only.
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Pruning
Remove older yellowing fronds at the base as needed to keep the plant tidy.
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Care notes
The dark color intensity of 'Super Nova' foliage can vary depending on ambient light levels; higher light levels generally support more pronounced dark coloration.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping perennial with succulent stems.
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Spacing
18-24 inches for display groupings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers in indoor conditions; if present, flowers are inconspicuous, cream-colored spadix-type inflorescences.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (primarily grown as a houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers standard room temperatures between 65-80°F; protect from cold drafts or temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow the soil to dry out almost completely between waterings; avoid overwatering to prevent rhizome rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, porous potting mix; cactus or succulent blends with added perlite are excellent.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers due to its clumping, rhizomatous root system; ensure the pot has drainage holes.
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Family
Araceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, dark, near-black, succulent foliage arranged in a pinnate pattern.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are pinnate, glossy, and smooth; ensure the dark coloration is the defining trait.
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Fruit Flower Look
Rare, small, cream-colored, spathe-like indoor flowers.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should not be depicted on starter-stage plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, vertical posture; do not depict as a trailing plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A bold, upright, clumping plant with high-gloss dark foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Produces thick, succulent stems with glossy, dark green-to-black pinnate leaves in an upright, fountain-like arrangement.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on the thick, succulent rhizome-connected stems and the distinctive leaf arrangement.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Super Nova ZZ need? It thrives in low to bright indirect light. Is the Super Nova ZZ plant pet safe? No, Zamioculcas plants contain oxalates and should be kept away from pets. How often should I water my Super Nova ZZ? Water sparingly, only after the soil has completely dried out.
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Root Look
Healthy, thick, tuber-like rhizomes with white, firm roots.
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Soil Look
Dark, well-draining, airy potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with one or two emerging, lighter-colored stems that transition to dark green as they mature.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Younger fronds may have a lighter, bronzed green tint before darkening to the signature deep tone.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Super Nova ZZ Plant. This is Super Nova ZZ Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Super Nova ZZ Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the sophisticated indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its glossy, near-black foliage that creates a dramatic, dark contrast in any room. Establish your starter plant by moving it into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move to a permanent container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural elegance of the Super Nova ZZ plant, featuring striking, near-black foliage. This resilient tropical favorite is perfect for adding a sophisticated, low-maintenance touch to any indoor space.
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Youtube Video Title
Super Nova ZZ Plant: Care and Growing Tips
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