Is Zamia a good houseplant?
The ZZ is a highly dependable houseplant because it can tolerate low light and has low water requirements. Plants are happy in indirect light but will tolerate low light levels of natural light. They are even suited for a windowless office as long as exposed to fluorescent lights for several hours each day. ZZ plants will not tolerate direct sunlight except perhaps an eastern exposure during the winter months.Additional. During the early 2010s, rumors circulated that ZZ plants were so toxic that they could cause cancer and that they should be avoided at all costs. While this proved to be false, unfortunately, ZZ plants are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals.