sick looking ZZ Plant - what's wrong?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Lorna Castellanos, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. Lorna Castellanos

    Lorna Castellanos Member

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    I have a ZZ plant in a bathroom with no direct light (no windows). The leaves still look great but many stems now have brown stripes. The latest new stalk is still opening - bottom leaves are green but the top bunch are brown.
    Too much water?
    Not enough light?
    Help!
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Both. Repot and move to a sunnier location, and it should recover. ZZ plants are pretty tough.
     
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    OK- I'll repot and move to a sunnier location.
    Is there any plant that would live in less light than a ZZ can handle?
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Spathiphyllum; sansevieria; philodendron.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Hoya carnosa is ideal for bathrooms, too.
     

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