My wife and I were looking at an Abandoned home there was a raven zz plant sitting in the corner with inches of dust and dirt. It stood a tad over 6ft tall. Now it’s standing in the corner of my living room and shining like a king.
I just got mine for $6 USD! I got him from a local nursery who specializes in rare and uncommon plants, and since mine is a “baby” he was shockingly cheap. I am absolutely TERRIFIED of over watering him and causing root rot, so I am so grateful I found this video!! 😅 I really don’t want to kill my poor sweet son.
Thank you for your video!! I love your insights. I have a raven ZZ plant at home. I got him for $17 from my local grocery store. I've had it for about 6 months through the lock down and it's been thriving! Thank you for posting about the potential danger to pets as well. Your videos are so cute
Very helpful, thank you. Subtitling important parts was a great idea. Talking about easy plants I recommend you to get an "Euphorbia tirucalli" very beautiful and easy to care.
Your voice is so calming, so good to listen to & easy to comprehend everything you say..i just caught your exotica vlog & subscribed today, gonna watch all your other videos, so I can catch up.. Thank you Jessy!
Well. Your lucky tho. I still find no place sell this variety in Texas. I just wonder if I can ask for a couple of leaf cuttings? @Taylor Thanks in advance!!! 😊
'Raven' and 'Jungle Warrior' are separate PBRs, which means they have different characteristics. On the East coast of Australia, Pohlmans released Jungle Warriors. In Perth, Ravens are available. I recently had a Raven sent to me from WA. The differences are subtle. Thanks for the clip!
I'm from Perth, and i'm currently on a little road trip down in Margaret River. I decided to checkout Bunnings here to see if they have anything different. Found a whole table full of these black raven ZZ plants! Of course i have to get more then one 😍 love watching your videos! Very helpful tips!
Oooo! Enjoy Margaret River! i did a roadtrip there at the beginning of this year - such a lovely place! and so excited you got a black raven!! Pleased you enjoyed the video - really appreciate it! Safe travels with your new plant bb!
I just brought my boy home! I spotted him at my local supermarket if you can believe that! I am surprised that your Raven ZZ cost $40, I got mine for $16 including tax here in the USA. Very informative video, and I’m a new subscriber. Happy planting!
pleased you found the video helpful and thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Woohoo!! So pleased for you love!! Such a great price particularly for a more unusual zz plant (and of all places the supermarket - must be a very in the know type of place!)
Hello. 4 years later and I picked one up today for $20 US. Really like the look, after watching your video I think I will get one more in case it is still a rarity.
@@rosewaters2533 , The black one is the one I’m talking about. It’s mass propagated and sold at all the supermarkets and big box stores in my region. I never even see the green variety anymore.
@@seneciohaworthii970 Oooh that’s interesting to know. Over where I am they are never seen in the market. Only certain exotic nurseries bring them in and they sell for a high price here too. Likely the quantity is controlled to maintain the high price.
I hear conflicting information about whether or not the Zanzibar Gem likes to be root-bound or not. Yes it can tolerate being root-bound- but you are saying that to encourage growth, to pot it up? May I ask where you got this from, or is this in your personal experience? I am yet to determine how much of a role potting up has on the new growth on my plants. Thank you!
I love that plant and I payed $75 for each but ordered 2. Lol They are big and I think it was worth the money since its hard to find in the USA. Love your videos by the way. 🌿🌿🌿
Its a beautiful plant isnt it! And was so lucky to have them at relatively cheaper prices here! So excited for when mine gets big like yours! And you're too kind Daisy! I really appreciate it!!
Hi! I have had my zz for a few years, it's very easy to take care of and has grown a lot. Maybe you've answered this in another video (I just found your channel!) but I would want to ask how you polish your leaves? I also have a ficus that needs leaf polishing, and the zz could use a polish as well. I've seen different polish mixtures you can use for leaves, but was wondering what you use. :) Thank you!
Hi Courtney - thank you for stopping by my channel! i really appreciate it!! i don't polish my leaves with anything as i personally don't like to use leaf shine as they might interfere with the leaf's natural respiratory cycles. Instead I use a damp cloth and wipe the leaves every so often to remove dirt & dust. hope this helps!
@@jessypotplants no I am super running out of space for plants. maybe someday when our siamese who tries to eat plants has passed away I will get a huge one for the floor!
Aw so pleased you enjoyed this Jannat and thank you for stopping by! I will do a video if I ever propagate this guy - i hear water propagation by leaf is the way to go but heard it takes a bit of patience for this guy!
Thank you, you always seem so sweet!! Hope things are going well for you "down under"...I'm in Florida, and Happy New Year! I have four raven zz plants, I separated them a year ago from a big one. They are not growing, however. They are in a window that gets morning sun but there are also a lot of trees around so they don't get too much. I let them dry out, etc. but they have literally done nothing for a year! I have a couple of regular ones and they are always growing. Those are under a small plant light bulb. Do you think the black ones need more light? Thank you!!!
I got mine in bauhaus for 8€ and it was so packed in its pot that i divided it in 3 little plants. I divided it because i like the look of singular stems more than the look of multiple stems, but i downsized 2 or 3 pot sizes since zzs like to be a bit root bound
I’ve been looking for this for a while now. It’s rare where I am and if i ever find one, they’re ridiculously priced. I finally got one but it’s very small like the very small one in your pot, the short one with thin stem and a few leaves. May I ask if yours eventually grow big and how long it took? Thank you xxo
Hey Lila! So pleased you found one! I found that mine grew really quickly over the summer (2-3 shoots) over 3 months but for the rest of the year it doesn't do much!
Don't buy zz plants from regular nursery they're too expensive. Walmart sells for 5. cheaper HomeDepot a little more expensive than Walmart. But I found zz plants in Vietnamese orchids shop even cheaper for 13. Nursery would sell for 22. I paid for medium zz at Vietnamese place for 13. No tax.
Ooo! Hello there!! hehe i recently found you and I love your content! Its a great little plant isnt it! Can't wait for when mine gets super black leaves!
jessypotplants Thank you! I was so embarrassed/shy to post videos but I’m glad I did I’ve had a lot of positive feedback everyone’s been so nice. Same I’m waiting for mine to get super dark leaves too! 🤞🏼☺️💚
@@DaPlantBbz aww don't be!! I felt the same way when I posted my first video but I really enjoy getting to know the plant community on YT! Keep up the good work gurl!!
I just ordered one! so exciting! thank you for the tips. I was curious if my plant would prefer a little more light to be black or more shade to be black on the older leaves. I am SO looking forward to its arrival. I have 2 regular green ZZ''s and they are putting out new grown right now which is wonderful! my plants prefer epsom salt added to distilled water every 2 months or so
I just received a raven Zz plant and had a lady tell me that they’re not available in Australia yet!! And that a black jungle warrior and a black/raven isn’t the same thing... I’m confused now, is she wrong?
The Raven and Jungle Warrior are different PBRs (plant breeder rights), which means technically they should have different characteristics, as this is required to register a new PBR. The two black zanzibars were discovered by different people in different countries. I am assuming it is the same mutation that has made this happen. Plants of the same species may have the same name, but have slightly different characteristics depending on their provenance. I have both Jungle Warriors and a Raven (labelled), and am yet to tell the difference between them. I only just got the Raven, so maybe in time I may notice some differences.
My wife and I were looking at an Abandoned home there was a raven zz plant sitting in the corner with inches of dust and dirt. It stood a tad over 6ft tall. Now it’s standing in the corner of my living room and shining like a king.
Woah I had no idea they got so tall!
I found my Raven ZZ at Walmart In the clearance section for $4.99! I couldn’t believe my eyes ! The cashier said she thought it was dead 😂
omg what a steal!! haha I can imagine the black may make it look dead!!
did walmart call the cops on you? because that was a steal!
Oh wow
I just got one too that was put on clearance because they thought it was dead haha
Same!! just today!
I just got mine for $6 USD! I got him from a local nursery who specializes in rare and uncommon plants, and since mine is a “baby” he was shockingly cheap. I am absolutely TERRIFIED of over watering him and causing root rot, so I am so grateful I found this video!! 😅 I really don’t want to kill my poor sweet son.
Thank you for your video!! I love your insights. I have a raven ZZ plant at home. I got him for $17 from my local grocery store. I've had it for about 6 months through the lock down and it's been thriving! Thank you for posting about the potential danger to pets as well. Your videos are so cute
Hey Leyna! You are most welcome! And you are too kind! i really appreciate the feedback and pleased you found the video helpful! Enjoy your new zz!!
I just got my ZZ Raven plant recently and Im so happy and excited to care for it. Im so glad to see this care tips for it. Thank you for sharing.
pleased you found the tips helpful myra! i hope you're zz is doing well! take care!
I got mine in IKEA for $ 7.99 during summer tripled is very big now . Love this plant easy to take care.
What a steal! Are you based in Europe? I feel like a lot of people in Europe have had great luck in getting this plant for very reasonable price!
Very helpful, thank you. Subtitling important parts was a great idea. Talking about easy plants I recommend you to get an "Euphorbia tirucalli" very beautiful and easy to care.
pleased you found it helpful! wow the euphorbia tirucalli is a stunner!
Your voice is so calming, so good to listen to & easy to comprehend everything you say..i just caught your exotica vlog & subscribed today, gonna watch all your other videos, so I can catch up..
Thank you Jessy!
I got my Raven ZZ for $10 in the US. If you live in FL they sell them at Publix.
oh wow what a steal! theyre $40 here in Sydney!
Well. Your lucky tho. I still find no place sell this variety in Texas. I just wonder if I can ask for a couple of leaf cuttings? @Taylor Thanks in advance!!! 😊
@@h0rt0nChan The nursery at the Dallas Farmer's market sells them for ~$30. I got a couple over the weekend
Thanks for talking about the toxicity! I've seen plenty of people talk about zz plants, and nobody's mentioned that
My pleasure! I thought I'd mention it in case people have curious cats! hehe
@@jessypotplants i have plant like this but a lot of people saying its poisonius
Got one today at Lowe’s for $19, from Costa farms!
'Raven' and 'Jungle Warrior' are separate PBRs, which means they have different characteristics. On the East coast of Australia, Pohlmans released Jungle Warriors. In Perth, Ravens are available. I recently had a Raven sent to me from WA. The differences are subtle. Thanks for the clip!
I'm from Perth, and i'm currently on a little road trip down in Margaret River. I decided to checkout Bunnings here to see if they have anything different. Found a whole table full of these black raven ZZ plants! Of course i have to get more then one 😍 love watching your videos! Very helpful tips!
Oooh how much was it at Bunnings? Also, which Bunnings? (I’m also in Perth)
@@kathyvdv2971 Bunnings in Margaret River, was $48 includes a white pot too!
Oooo! Enjoy Margaret River! i did a roadtrip there at the beginning of this year - such a lovely place! and so excited you got a black raven!! Pleased you enjoyed the video - really appreciate it! Safe travels with your new plant bb!
I just brought my boy home! I spotted him at my local supermarket if you can believe that! I am surprised that your Raven ZZ cost $40, I got mine for $16 including tax here in the USA. Very informative video, and I’m a new subscriber. Happy planting!
pleased you found the video helpful and thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Woohoo!! So pleased for you love!! Such a great price particularly for a more unusual zz plant (and of all places the supermarket - must be a very in the know type of place!)
Got mine from Lowe’s for $20 and it’s pretty big! I also got a elephant ear for only $12 and a huge marble queen for $20
There are no plants more expensive than 5 dollar. Market is a cheat.
Hello. 4 years later and I picked one up today for $20 US. Really like the look, after watching your video I think I will get one more in case it is still a rarity.
I have a ZZ Raven! $40.00 is really high! Now your particular area may be different! Loved the video it is very informative!
I was unaware of the calcium quality of zz. I very much appreciate that tid bit more than everything else. Great video thank you!
Got mine from Wal-Mart around $15. Thanks for sharing this info.
what a steal Janette! and pleased you enjoyed the video!
I just went to Walmart today and saw 3 of them in 6 inch pots for $16 dollars with the tax so I had to grab one! Everyone go to Walmart!
@@brandonwiley9336Was this in the garden center?
This is one on my want list! Such a beautiful plant.
Whats ur location
It's funny seeing this labeled as rare. This plant is sold in nearly every supermarket and big box store in my region.
Rare part are the black ones though... dark green ones are pretty common.
@@rosewaters2533 , The black one is the one I’m talking about. It’s mass propagated and sold at all the supermarkets and big box stores in my region. I never even see the green variety anymore.
@@seneciohaworthii970 Oooh that’s interesting to know. Over where I am they are never seen in the market. Only certain exotic nurseries bring them in and they sell for a high price here too. Likely the quantity is controlled to maintain the high price.
Amazing video and you voice is so calming ❤
Thank you for taken the time, So helpful ✨🦋✨
I hear conflicting information about whether or not the Zanzibar Gem likes to be root-bound or not. Yes it can tolerate being root-bound- but you are saying that to encourage growth, to pot it up? May I ask where you got this from, or is this in your personal experience? I am yet to determine how much of a role potting up has on the new growth on my plants. Thank you!
Jess this is on my wish list. Love this.
woohoo! its a spectacular plant! where abouts in the world are you? i hear that they can be quite reasonably priced depending on where you are!
I just found mine at local grocery store in the US for $20 6" pot
@@Cwmarion what an amazing find!! i hope it brings you much joy!
I love that plant and I payed $75 for each but ordered 2. Lol
They are big and I think it was worth the money since its hard to find in the USA. Love your videos by the way. 🌿🌿🌿
Its a beautiful plant isnt it! And was so lucky to have them at relatively cheaper prices here! So excited for when mine gets big like yours! And you're too kind Daisy! I really appreciate it!!
Hi I just got one today for 59.99, thanks for the tips. Happy planting 🙏😁🤗
very nice chim! hope you're enjoying your new plant and pleased you found the tips helpful!
Hi! I have had my zz for a few years, it's very easy to take care of and has grown a lot. Maybe you've answered this in another video (I just found your channel!) but I would want to ask how you polish your leaves? I also have a ficus that needs leaf polishing, and the zz could use a polish as well. I've seen different polish mixtures you can use for leaves, but was wondering what you use. :) Thank you!
Hi Courtney - thank you for stopping by my channel! i really appreciate it!! i don't polish my leaves with anything as i personally don't like to use leaf shine as they might interfere with the leaf's natural respiratory cycles. Instead I use a damp cloth and wipe the leaves every so often to remove dirt & dust. hope this helps!
@@jessypotplants If I use anything it would be mayo . have used it in the past works great.
@@jessypotplants can you wipe off the leaves of a fuzzy leaf plant? I am new to plants. Lol
Beautiful! I can't wait to find one 🖤
i hope you do! where abouts do you live? if you're in sydney maethorani plants stocks them!
@@jessypotplantsI'm in Vancouver, WA. So far the closest one I found it's in Florida. But I'm not brave enough to order online. 😆
I love this plant!!!! i have 2 green ZZ's but this is SO pretty!!!
awww thanks so much cathy! I love the black zz too! Do you have one?
@@jessypotplants no I am super running out of space for plants. maybe someday when our siamese who tries to eat plants has passed away I will get a huge one for the floor!
I bought one today. A massive one, 70 cm in hight and 8 branches for 7,99 euro. 🤣🤣 very cheap plant over here.
WOW! that is a very good price haha!! i dont think i've ever seen a zz plant that big! you must love him!
in Germany? Because I pay 4,99 yesterday by obi :D
Great Information!! 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽 Please do let me know it’s propagation. Also let me know how to do water propagation in detail.
Aw so pleased you enjoyed this Jannat and thank you for stopping by! I will do a video if I ever propagate this guy - i hear water propagation by leaf is the way to go but heard it takes a bit of patience for this guy!
Thank you, you always seem so sweet!! Hope things are going well for you "down under"...I'm in Florida, and Happy New Year! I have four raven zz plants, I separated them a year ago from a big one. They are not growing, however. They are in a window that gets morning sun but there are also a lot of trees around so they don't get too much. I let them dry out, etc. but they have literally done nothing for a year! I have a couple of regular ones and they are always growing. Those are under a small plant light bulb. Do you think the black ones need more light? Thank you!!!
Where did you get that pot? I love it! Just bought a raven today. I have a regular zz and its doing great.
This plant you have is so beautiful! I paid a bit less but it’s wayyyy smaller
aw thank you! i find mine grew so quickly during the warmer months with some extra light so I'm sure your one will double in size in no time!
Great video with great information!! 💗💗💗
Aw thanks so much Julie! Really appreciate it!
I got mine in bauhaus for 8€ and it was so packed in its pot that i divided it in 3 little plants. I divided it because i like the look of singular stems more than the look of multiple stems, but i downsized 2 or 3 pot sizes since zzs like to be a bit root bound
I have not seen the black zz plant. I had been looking for all over places.
I’ve been looking for this for a while now. It’s rare where I am and if i ever find one, they’re ridiculously priced. I finally got one but it’s very small like the very small one in your pot, the short one with thin stem and a few leaves. May I ask if yours eventually grow big and how long it took? Thank you xxo
Hey Lila! So pleased you found one! I found that mine grew really quickly over the summer (2-3 shoots) over 3 months but for the rest of the year it doesn't do much!
Don't buy zz plants from regular nursery they're too expensive. Walmart sells for 5. cheaper HomeDepot a little more expensive than Walmart. But I found zz plants in Vietnamese orchids shop even cheaper for 13. Nursery would sell for 22. I paid for medium zz at Vietnamese place for 13. No tax.
I have a small one and I love it 🤗🖤
Ooo! Hello there!! hehe i recently found you and I love your content! Its a great little plant isnt it! Can't wait for when mine gets super black leaves!
jessypotplants Thank you! I was so embarrassed/shy to post videos but I’m glad I did I’ve had a lot of positive feedback everyone’s been so nice. Same I’m waiting for mine to get super dark leaves too! 🤞🏼☺️💚
@@DaPlantBbz aww don't be!! I felt the same way when I posted my first video but I really enjoy getting to know the plant community on YT! Keep up the good work gurl!!
I want one so bad. In Canada are $45 plus tax. I will have one soon. Send love 💗 zzz 💤
Amei zamioculca Black (RJ.Brazil) ❤️
I just ordered one! so exciting! thank you for the tips. I was curious if my plant would prefer a little more light to be black or more shade to be black on the older leaves. I am SO looking forward to its arrival. I have 2 regular green ZZ''s and they are putting out new grown right now which is wonderful! my plants prefer epsom salt added to distilled water every 2 months or so
LOVED ONE ..
12/7/23
Rescued 1 from walmrt $7 clearance they left ALL the plants to die .I proped into 3
You are so cute! Thank you for your helpful video!!!!!
Aw Mary! You're too kind! Thanks for stopping by and i'm pleased this help you! I trust you have recently got one of these bad boys?
@@jessypotplants I did!!!! Soooooo beautiful!!!! I am in love
Hi, where did you buy the plants? Thanks.
Hello! From local nurseries and online shops!
I got one today from Bunnings $44 with 4 stems
what an amazing find!!
Beautiful plant some people in the facebook market put it for sell around 50-60$ for 2 branche.😒
oh my goodness! thats pricey! where abouts are you based chath? in sydney you could find one for around $25
@@jessypotplantsHello from Montreal,Qc.😊
I just received a raven Zz plant and had a lady tell me that they’re not available in Australia yet!! And that a black jungle warrior and a black/raven isn’t the same thing... I’m confused now, is she wrong?
The Raven and Jungle Warrior are different PBRs (plant breeder rights), which means technically they should have different characteristics, as this is required to register a new PBR. The two black zanzibars were discovered by different people in different countries. I am assuming it is the same mutation that has made this happen. Plants of the same species may have the same name, but have slightly different characteristics depending on their provenance. I have both Jungle Warriors and a Raven (labelled), and am yet to tell the difference between them. I only just got the Raven, so maybe in time I may notice some differences.
I can't find one in France 😭 only regular green ZZ here...
I just got mine at Lowe's... $3... And some change... Don't get excited y'all.. I had a gift card plus used my military discount.. original $$$. 17.95
Can I ask for a leaf of your black raven zz plant? Am from Philippines
Wow I really need this plant can't get here in india
I just got me the black Z I pay 3.00 dallor for it Walmart
Just got mine at Lowe’s for $10.
Its price is 200 indian rupees. That is about 3 us dollar. Dated 2024
Brasil
I feel like mine is just turning green
How interesting! It might be because its getting a lot of light?
I just paid $118 for one in New Zealand .. a few cms bigger than your one
I got mine at a garage sale for 5$ lol
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