ZZ Midori Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Midori') in an 11 inch Handmade Ceramic Pot with Saucer
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Midori' · ZZ Midori plant
- 30-day returnsNot happy with your plant? Call or email us within 30 days of your order about an exchange or a refund.
- Free delivery or pickupWe deliver free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and contact you after you pay to arrange a time. To pick it up at our Kitsilano store instead, write “pickup” in the notes at checkout.
A ZZ plant with deep green, glossy leaves on upright stems, and not one we often get in. It comes already repotted in a handmade ceramic pot with its saucer, ready to set down and enjoy.
- Already repotted, straight into the 11 in (28 cm) handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, with a soil mix suited to a ZZ. No nursery pot hidden inside, and no repotting job on your kitchen floor.
- The pot is made by hand, so no two are quite the same. Its textured, volcanic-style glaze runs from charcoal and white at the top to pale silver grey below, and it sits on a dark grey ceramic saucer.
- Free delivery to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. Or pick it up free at our Kitsilano store: write “pickup” in the notes at checkout.
- Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Keep it in a room your pets can't get into, and read the pet note below.
- Already repotted, pot and saucer included
- Free delivery or pickup
- Water when half dry
- Toxic to cats and dogs
Sending it as a gift?
- It arrives already planted in its handmade ceramic pot with the saucer. Nothing for them to repot.
- Enter their address in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby as the delivery address. You can place the order from anywhere. We deliver only to these five cities.
- The receipt comes to your email only, and we email you when it has been delivered.
- After you pay, we email you, not them, to confirm the delivery day. Write your gift message, and whether it is a surprise, in the notes at checkout.
- Not sure which plant suits them? Send a gift card and let them choose at our Kitsilano shop.
- Not for a home with cats or dogs that chew plants. For a home with cats or dogs, see our Money Tree.
We deliver it free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and we contact you after you pay to arrange a time. Would you rather pick it up? Write “pickup” in the notes at checkout, then come to our Kitsilano store any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. It's already repotted, so it's ready as soon as you order. You can also come in and buy it at the counter.
What you get
- One ZZ Midori plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Midori'), the exact plant in the photos.
- The handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam in the photos, 11 in (28 cm) across, with its textured, volcanic-style glaze in charcoal, white and pale silver grey, and the dark grey ceramic saucer under it. Both are included.
- Already repotted, planted straight into the ceramic pot with a soil mix suited to a ZZ. We deliver it free to your door in our delivery area, or you can pick it up at our shop (write “pickup” in the notes at checkout).
Size and details
| Plant | ZZ Midori, Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Midori' |
|---|---|
| Pot | Handmade ceramic from Vietnam, 11 in (28 cm) across, textured, volcanic-style glaze in charcoal, white and pale silver grey (included) |
| Saucer | Dark grey ceramic saucer, about 10 in (25 cm) across (included) |
| Drainage | Drainage hole in the pot, saucer underneath |
| Plant size | Came to us in an 8 in grower's pot, now repotted into the 11 in ceramic pot |
| Soil | Already repotted, in a soil mix suited to a ZZ plant |
| Light | Bright, indirect light is best, will put up with lower light |
| Water | Let at least the top half of the soil dry between waterings |
| Pets | Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (calcium oxalate) |
| Stock | Only one. The plant, pot and saucer in the photos are the ones you get |
| Delivery and pickup | Free delivery to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, or free pickup at our Kitsilano store (write “pickup” in the notes at checkout) |
About this plant
Want a plant that looks finished the day it arrives, for your own place or as a gift? This is a ZZ plant sold as ZZ Midori. Midori is Japanese for green, and the name fits. The leaves are a deep, glossy green, thick and waxy, on stems that grow straight up. Look at the close-up photo and you can see the newest leaves coming in a brighter lime green. It's not one we often get in.
Midori is the name it's sold under. We haven't found a formal description of the variety, so we'll only tell you what you can see in the photos. The care is the same as for any ZZ, and like any ZZ it copes with short Vancouver winter days and a room without much sun better than most houseplants.
It's already repotted. There's no nursery pot inside: the plant is planted straight into a handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, 11 in (28 cm) across, with a soil mix suited to a ZZ. The pot is made by hand, so no two are quite the same. It has a rounded shape that narrows a little at the base, a rolled rim and a small foot. The glaze is a textured, volcanic-style glaze, charcoal with white speckles near the top, fading to pale silver grey with round pits like the surface of the moon lower down. It sits on a dark grey ceramic saucer.
So here's what the price covers: the plant, the pot, the saucer, the soil and the repotting, already done for you, plus free delivery in our area. When it arrives, you just set it down. This is the exact plant and pot you'll get, and we have only one.
Honestly, it's not for every home. It's toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so if you have a pet or a small child who puts leaves in their mouth, this isn't the one. It also grows slowly, and slower still in a dim corner or in winter. Too much water is the one thing a ZZ plant can't take. Not happy with your plant? Call or email us within 30 days of your order about an exchange or a refund.
Would you rather choose your own pot? We also have a ZZ Midori in its plain 8 in nursery pot. Not sure where this one should go in your place? Ask us at the counter, or when we call or email to set up delivery.
Care in a Vancouver home
Light
Bright, indirect light is best. A ZZ plant will put up with a dim corner far better than most houseplants, but in low light it grows more slowly and sends up fewer new shoots. Hot direct sun can scorch the leaves. In December Vancouver gets only about eight hours of daylight, and a lot of it is grey. So in the dark months, from about November to February, move it closer to your brightest window, a few feet back from the glass. Turn the pot a quarter turn every couple of weeks so it grows evenly.
Water
This is the one to get right. Darrell has more than 25 years of growing behind him, and he puts ZZ plants in their own group. In his words: “I find 90% of tropicals, they all want to be dry the top quarter of their pot size between their watering. It's only the ZZ plants and snake plants that they like being a bit more on the drier side, like 50% between their watering.” For this plant, that means letting the soil dry out about halfway down the pot. A ZZ stores water in thick, fleshy underground stems called rhizomes, so it copes with a dry spell far better than a soggy one. If your finger can't reach halfway down, push a dry wooden chopstick into the soil, leave it a minute and pull it out. If it comes out damp, wait. When you do water, water slowly and stop when a little water reaches the saucer. Then tip out any water sitting in the saucer. Never leave it standing in water. In winter it drinks much less, so the gaps between waterings get longer.
Where to keep it
A normal warm room is fine. Keep it away from heater vents, from cold drafts by an outside door, and off cold window glass on winter nights. Keep it in a room your pets can't get into. A tall shelf in that room adds a little more distance.
Feeding
It doesn't need much. A gentle houseplant fertilizer once or twice in spring and summer, while it's growing, is plenty. Nothing in winter, when growth slows right down.
Repotting
It's already repotted into its ceramic pot, so there's nothing to do now. ZZ plants grow slowly. Some day, when the roots fill the pot, move it to a slightly bigger pot in spring, with a mix that drains fast.
Leaves
Wipe dust off the glossy leaves with a soft, damp cloth now and then, so they catch more of the winter light.
Pets and kids
Please keep this one away from pets and small children who chew plants. A ZZ plant contains calcium oxalate. NC State Extension lists it as a problem for cats and dogs, and notes vomiting and diarrhea if the leaves are eaten in quantity. Chewing a plant with calcium oxalate can also irritate the mouth and cause drooling. The University of Washington’s Elisabeth C. Miller Library notes that all parts of the plant are poisonous. If your pet has chewed it, call your vet.
A plant on the floor, a table or a low shelf is easy for a dog to reach, and cats can jump onto most tables and shelves. Keep it in a room your pets can't get into. A tall shelf in that room helps too, but on its own a shelf isn't enough. Pick up any fallen leaves too. If you'd rather not take the chance, ask us at the counter about plants the ASPCA lists as non-toxic, and read the pet note on our trailing peperomia.
Sources: NC State Extension, Zamioculcas zamiifolia · UW Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Growing and caring for Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Not sure it suits your spot?
Send a photo of the corner you have in mind. Darrell, who has grown plants for more than 25 years, will tell you honestly if this plant will be happy there.
Goes well with
ZZ Midori in a nursery potAnother ZZ Midori, in its plain 8 in nursery pot, for when you'd rather choose your own pot.
Green ZZ plant in a handmade potA classic green ZZ in an 11 in handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, cream-ivory with a raised petal pattern.
Black ZZ Raven in a handmade potNear-black leaves in a handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam. Same care as this one.
Questions people ask
What is a ZZ Midori plant?
It's a ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) sold under the name Midori, which is Japanese for green. We haven't found a formal description of the variety, so here is what you can see on this one: deep green, glossy, waxy leaves on upright stems, and brighter lime green new leaves. You care for it the same way as any ZZ plant.
Is a ZZ Midori plant toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes, if they chew it. Like any ZZ plant, it contains calcium oxalate, and NC State Extension lists the ZZ plant as a problem for cats and dogs. Chewing it can irritate the mouth and cause drooling, and eating the leaves can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Keep it out of reach, and call your vet if your pet has chewed it.
Can a ZZ plant live in low light?
Yes, it handles low light better than most houseplants. To be honest, though, it grows faster in bright, indirect light. In a dim spot, expect slow growth and fewer new shoots. Keep it out of hot direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
How often should I water a ZZ Midori?
Go by the soil, not the calendar. Let the soil dry out about halfway down the pot, then water slowly until a little reaches the saucer. Tip out any water that collects in the saucer. Too much water is a bigger risk than too little.
Why are my ZZ plant's leaves turning yellow?
Usually it's too much water. If several leaves or a whole stem turn yellow and the soil still feels damp, stop watering and let it dry out more. A stem that goes soft at the base can mean the roots are starting to rot. Bring us a photo or the stem and we'll help you work out what's going on. An old leaf yellowing now and then is normal.
What does the $249.90 include?
The plant, the handmade ceramic pot from Vietnam, the dark grey ceramic saucer, the soil and the repotting, which is already done. That's before tax. Delivery to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby is free.
How big is this ZZ Midori?
The ceramic pot is 11 in (28 cm) across, and the plant came to us in an 8 in grower's pot before we repotted it. If you need the exact height for your spot, call or email us and we'll measure it for you. ZZ plants grow slowly.
Is this the exact plant I'll get?
Yes. This is the exact plant, pot and saucer you'll get. The pot is made by hand, so no two are quite the same, and we have only one of this set.
Can I pick it up, or do you deliver?
Both are free. We deliver it free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and we contact you by phone or email after you pay to set up a delivery time. To pick it up instead, write “pickup” in the notes at checkout, then come to our shop at 3742 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. It's already repotted, so it's ready as soon as you order.
What if my plant doesn't do well?
Call or email us within 30 days of your order, and we'll exchange it or give you a refund.
Is a ZZ Midori a good gift?
Yes, for a home or an office where plants tend to get forgotten. It puts up with low light, forgives a missed watering, and arrives planted in its handmade ceramic pot with the saucer. Not for a home with cats or dogs that chew plants.
Where can I buy a ZZ plant in Vancouver?
At DH Garden Centre, 3742 West 10th Avenue in Kitsilano, open 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. This ZZ Midori is at our shop, so you can see it and buy it at the counter, or order it here and have it delivered free or pick it up. There's only one.
See it before you buy
This plant is at our shop in Kitsilano. Come and see it, and buy it at the counter if you like it. Or order here and pick it up, or we deliver it free.
DH Garden Centre
3742 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G4
Open 7 days, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM