Black Raven ZZ Plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
easy care zz indoor plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
Black Raven ZZ Plant
easy care zz indoor plant

Black Raven ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’
  • Nearly Black Foliage: New leaves emerge bright green before maturing into a deep, glossy black.
  • Low-Maintenance Houseplant: Extremely drought-tolerant and thrives on minimal care.
  • Light Flexible: Grows in low light but develops its darkest color in bright, indirect light.
$29.99
/

You may also like

The Black Raven ZZ Plant is one of the most striking modern houseplants, known for its dramatic nearly-black foliage and sculptural, upright growth habit. This rare cultivar of the classic ZZ plant begins with bright green new leaves that gradually darken into a rich raven-black sheen, creating a dynamic color evolution throughout the year. Offered as Raven ZZ plants for sale, each plant arrives full, healthy, and nursery-grown at 14″–18″ tall including its 1 Gallon planter. With exceptional drought tolerance and adaptability to indoor conditions, this bold houseplant elevates living rooms, offices, shelves, and tabletops with minimal maintenance required.

Black Raven ZZ Plant Highlights & Features

Nearly Black Leaves: Mature foliage turns a deep, glossy black for maximum visual impact.

Color-Changing Growth: New fronds emerge lime green before transitioning into rich black tones.

Low Maintenance: Highly drought tolerant and thrives on minimal watering.

Flexible Light Needs: Grows in low to bright indirect light; best color develops in brighter light.

Indoor-Friendly Size: Arrives at 14″–18″ tall including the 1 Gallon nursery planter.

Modern Decorative Appeal: Architectural growth habit suits modern, minimalist, and luxury design styles.

Rare Houseplant Variety: Available as Black Raven ZZ plants for sale, shipped nursery-fresh.

Black Raven ZZ Plant Care

The Black Raven ZZ Plant thrives in low to bright indirect light, though brighter conditions help develop its deepest black foliage. This slow-growing houseplant prefers well-draining soil and should be watered only when the soil has fully dried, as its rhizomes naturally store moisture. It adapts easily to normal household humidity and performs best in warm indoor temperatures away from drafts or cold windows. With its upright, architectural habit and minimal care requirements, the Raven ZZ is an ideal, stylish choice for desks, shelves, and low-maintenance interior displays.

Warm Climate Planting: Suitable for outdoor planting only in frost-free climates (Zones 9–11).

Shaded Outdoor Placement: Prefers bright shade or filtered sunlight if placed outdoors seasonally.

Heat Sensitivity: Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun which may fade or scorch leaves.

Container Flexibility: Thrives in patio containers that can be moved indoors when temperatures drop.

Rain Protection: Avoid exposing the plant to excessive rainfall to prevent root rot.

Indoor Light: Best color achieved in bright, indirect light near east- or north-facing windows.

Low-Light Adaptability: Tolerates low-light rooms but may produce greener foliage.

Watering Routine: Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings—overwatering is the main risk.

Winter Care: Reduce watering frequency during cooler months when plant growth naturally slows.

Ideal Placement: Perfect for desks, bookshelves, and low-maintenance interior displays.

Spring Boost: Resume moderate watering and consider a light application of balanced fertilizer.

Summer Growth: Provide bright indirect light for maximum foliage darkening.

Fall Transition: Reduce watering slightly as days shorten and temperatures shift.

Winter Rest: Minimal watering is needed—only water when soil is fully dry.

Repotting Needs: Repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil and accommodate slow but steady growth.

Expert Grower’s Tips for Black Raven ZZ Plant

Advice from our growing experts

Let the Soil Fully Dry

Let the Soil Fully Dry

ZZ plants store water in their rhizomes, so waiting for the soil to dry completely prevents root rot.

Provide Bright Indirect Light

Provide Bright Indirect Light

Brighter light ensures the deepest, most dramatic black foliage.

Avoid Frequent Repotting

Avoid Frequent Repotting

Raven ZZ plants grow slowly and prefer to stay slightly root-bound.

These tips are based on 30+ years of professional growing experience at our Florida nursery.

Black Raven ZZ Plant FAQ

The Black Raven ZZ thrives in low to bright indirect light, though brighter light helps intensify its dark foliage. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings to avoid overwatering, which is the most common issue with ZZ plants. Keep it in warm indoor temperatures and provide well-draining soil for best results.

It is normal for new Raven ZZ leaves to start bright green before darkening over several weeks. However, consistently green mature leaves can indicate insufficient light. Move your plant to a brighter spot with indirect sunlight to restore deeper coloring.

Yes, Raven ZZ plants are considered not pet friendly and mildly toxic if ingested. Pets may experience stomach upset or irritation if they chew the leaves or stems. Keep the plant out of reach of cats, dogs, and small animals.

Water only when the soil has fully dried out, often every 2–3 weeks depending on household humidity and light. The plant stores moisture in its rhizomes, making it extremely drought tolerant. Overwatering is much more harmful than underwatering.

Yes, the plant can survive in low-light rooms, but the foliage may remain greener and less dramatic. For the signature black coloration, place it in medium to bright indirect light. Even a few hours of brighter light daily supports better color development.

The Raven ZZ is a slow-growing houseplant that typically reaches 2–3 feet tall at maturity. Indoors, growth is gradual, with new shoots emerging throughout the year. Its compact habit makes it ideal for desks, shelves, and small living spaces.

Hear it from them

★★★★★

WOW!!! This is a real milkweed plant, healthy as all get up! Well packaged! Love that it's a Plant Box!!! Delivery person can see clearly that they should handle safely and deliver it asap!!! My caterpillars will have lots of food so they can grow to be beautiful Monarchs 😍

Ingi
New Bern, NC
★★★★★

Tropical Plant came through with the shipping. I ordered this plant the night of July 24th it was shipped 25, 2025 and delivered July 27th...OUTSTANDING! The Thai Constellation I ordered arrived in awesome condition. Very healthy and lush. Suffice it to say I will be ordering from this shop again. Top notch across the board.

William
Galveston, TX
★★★★★

This shop has the most fantastic, healthy, gorgeous plants. I am a repeat customer and have never been disappointed. In fact the plants have always exceeded my expectation and plants are often much larger than expected. Packaging is some of the most professional I've seen, with not one leaf damaged. I'll be back for more.

Kelly
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★

Beautiful healthy plant and great size too! This is my first purchase and I couldn’t be happier. Now I need the tree version. Thank you for such a great plant.

Paula
Chicago, IL
★★★★★

Okay so if you are looking for a happy healthy plant. This is who to get it from. It has already started blooming again. I've already had two neighbors ask where I got it from and referred them to you. Cannot recommend this seller enough

Philip
Crofton, MD
★★★★★

Gorgeous plant, arrived perfect and healthy. I keep coming back as this nursery delivers perfection every time. Very quick shipping and expertly packed. The best!!

large croton petra plant for sale #size_3-gallon
Hilary
Bellingham, WA