Zz Plant Raven drooping
Quick answer
If your Zz Plant Raven is drooping, the most likely cause is: Veronica Peerless writes that many dropping leaves on Zamioculcas zamiifolia are caused either by shocking the plant with a sudden move (for instance from a shaded spot to a sunny one) or by the compost being too dry or too wet at the roots, and Raven's tall petioles droop visibly when the rhizome-driven root system is pushed outside its preferred soak-and-dry rhythm by either stress.
Start here:
- 1. Acclimatize the Raven to a new position gradually over a week rather than moving it abruptly, because a sudden change in light intensity from shaded to sunny is enough to shock the petioles into dropping.
- 2. Probe the compost with a finger before watering: if it is bone-dry at the root core, water thoroughly so excess drains; if it is soggy, allow the top 5cm (2in) to dry out and check that the pot is draining freely, then resume the soak-and-dry cycle.
Why Zz Plant Raven is drooping
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'
Veronica Peerless writes that many dropping leaves on Zamioculcas zamiifolia are caused either by shocking the plant with a sudden move (for instance from a shaded spot to a sunny one) or by the compost being too dry or too wet at the roots, and Raven's tall petioles droop visibly when the rhizome-driven root system is pushed outside its preferred soak-and-dry rhythm by either stress.
How to help Zz Plant Raven that is drooping
- 1
Acclimatize the Raven to a new position gradually over a week rather than moving it abruptly, because a sudden change in light intensity from shaded to sunny is enough to shock the petioles into dropping.
- 2
Probe the compost with a finger before watering: if it is bone-dry at the root core, water thoroughly so excess drains; if it is soggy, allow the top 5cm (2in) to dry out and check that the pot is draining freely, then resume the soak-and-dry cycle.
Keep this Zz Plant Raven from ending up drooping again
Avoid relocating the Raven often and choose its spot with care, then keep the compost rhythm steady by letting the top 5cm (2in) of medium dry between waterings all year round, because both abrupt moves and a wet-dry swing at the roots are the documented triggers for drooping petioles.