I’m amazed that my ZZ stem cutting is finally having its moment. I was tempted to toss the stem yet I couldn’t do that because the the leaves were still healthy and stem strongly rooted. So I decided to keep it around and see if it does anything. And yes it did!
This ZZ propagation reminds me of the process of growing in life, learning, and faith. Not all is stagnant even when there are no obvious signs of growth. Maturity takes time and patience, as well as change. From the looks of it, this ZZ stem cutting seemed dormant but underneath the soil, life was beginning to sprout. Next to Pothos and Aloe Vera, ZZ is one of my new favorites.
As a homeschooling mama, this ZZ plant teaches me a valuable lesson that I need to stay strong in my faith and continue to invest my time, encouragement, and energy into their education, because they’re growing at their own pace and uniqueness.
27 responses to “ZZ leaf cutting is finally showing signs of new growth”
Well said in your last paragraph!
Awww, thank you, Liz! I felt a little unsure if my message came across clearly. There was a lot going through my mind over the past few months waiting for this ZZ plant to grow. And to finally put it down into words didn’t seem like I had expressed it clearly. Thank you for the affirmation!
You’re welcome, Esther! You articulated your message very clearly.
Oh yay!! Means a lot to me coming from a writer like yourself!!
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I’ve never heard of a ZZ plant, but it certainly looks healthy. Well done for persevering.
These are hardy and resilient plants, which is why I bought the initial plant. You can tell it’s healthy but its glossy leaves.
Their roots are bulblike and stems very thick once they’re established. Here’s some info. about them: https://www.thespruce.com/zz-zanzibar-gem-plant-profile-4796783
I’d never heard of this plant, but looked it up. It’s very interesting — and clearly a tough little thing. One of the first things I learned when I began wandering around looking for wildflowers is that plants don’t have calendars. They grow and bloom when they’re ready: and no sooner. Of course that’s why ‘late bloomer’ developed as a term for some children — they bloom on their own schedule, too.
This plant is popular for plant owners who have a tendency to kill their plants! It comes most recommended. You’re right: it is a tough plant. Its leaves are glossy and dark green and they grow tall.
You make an excellent point and I like how you expressed it: “plants don’t have calendars” and “late bloomer.” Just like nature, children grow at their own pace and schedule. Thank you sharing your insight with me!
Very interesting & knowledge you sharing you ZZ leaf cutting finally new growth. Ican saw 2 new buds growing in the pic.
This ZZ propagation reminds you of the process of growing in life, learning, and faith. Not all is stagnant even when there are no obvious signs of growth. Maturity takes time and patience, as well as change.
This ZZ plant teaches you a valuable lesson that you need to stay strong in your faith and continue to invest your time, encouragement, and energy into their education, because they’re growing at their own pace and uniqueness.
You are a brave & strong woman. Elliot is very smartly & bravely.
Tack care yourself,My dear friend, Esther.
Thank you, Raj, for your thoughtful comment! This ZZ plant is the best for people who kill often kill plants. I do best with plants that need little care but still thrive. Thank goodness for resilient plants.
I hope you are well too!!
Most welcome , Eshter! Iam so..soo.. glad you care of ZZ plant. I well too & you & Elliot?
We are all good. This week has been mellow and no one sick. Thank the Lord! So we’ve been catching up on schoolwork, doing art, and just growing like our ZZ plant. lol
well done! It’s good New has been mellow & no one sick then I am so happy,My friend. So you have good doing school work & art with grow ZZ plant!
That is wonderful. Your patience has paid off. 😊
Yes, it has! You gotta give nature it’s time to do its thing.
What a wonderful nature object lesson! I love it 🥰
Thanks, friend! It was curiosity more than anything to keep it around. It didn’t die and the green leaves were still healthy, so I figured something was bound to happen; just had no idea when that would happen. It took over a year. I propagated it in Dec. 2022.
Oh fasinating!!
What a a beautiful progress
Thank you, D! I was surprised that all this time something was brewing underneath the soil. Must wait for nature to do its thing.
Patience is a virtue!
Thank you! I was about to throw it out but I was curious to see what would happen to it after all. It didn’t let us down.
Now it didn’t let you down, so you have a green thumb when you didn’t think you did!
I surprised myself too! I have had successes with pothos, aloe, and now ZZ.
Soon you will be starting a gardening blog. 🙂 I seem to have lost my green thumb along the way. I do have the ability to grow weeds though.
Hahahaah, that’s a good one! Some weeds are beautiful.
My gardening skills have improved over the years, so I may be a brown thumb now? I don’t think that’s even a thing, but you get that I’m between a black and green thumb. Now, I just make up stuff!! lol
Well I seem to have lost my green thumb and no Parker didn’t bite it off thinking it was a peanut. 🙂