How To Make ZZ Plant Grow Faster

Can you grow your ZZ plant faster?

Yes, you can!

But there are certain things you need to understand before you can actually see the results.

So, what are these secrets?

Let’s find out in the following guide.

How To Make ZZ Plant Grow Faster

As you know, the ZZ plant is not a fast-growing plant.

It takes its own time to grow and reach maturity.

But there are ways to help it along and make it grow faster.

Here are a few tips and suggestions you can use to expedite its growth phase –

1. Water Your ZZ Plant

ZZ plants need plenty of water to grow properly.

So, you will have to water your plant regularly, especially during hot weather.

You can tell if your plant needs water if the leaves are starting to wilt.

Note: Do not overwater your plant, as this can also be harmful.

Even though it can tolerate drought-like situations for some time, it will not grow very well in overwatering conditions.

And you will be able to see the effects of overwatering in wilting leaves and yellowing lower leaves.

Therefore, it is good to have a proper schedule for watering your plants.

2. Fertilize The Plant

It is the one thing that can really boost the growth of your ZZ plant.

Fertilizing with a good, balanced fertilizer will help the plant grow big and strong.

The best time to fertilize is in the spring and summer, when the plant is growing the most quickly.

For fertilizers, you can choose between organic or synthetic.

Organic fertilizers are made from natural ingredients, while synthetic fertilizers are made in a lab.

Both have their pros and cons, so it is up to you which one to choose.

In the case of inorganic fertilizers, you just have to follow the directions on the package for the best results.

For organic fertilizers, you can feed them to the plant every 3-4 weeks.

This should help your plant grow faster and bigger in a relatively short time.

3. Provide Indirect Sunlight To Your Plant

ZZ plant is not a very demanding plant when it comes to sunlight.

It doesn’t require direct sunlight and grows well in indirect sunlight or shade.

However, this doesn’t mean that it will not grow at all if it doesn’t get enough sunlight.

It will grow slower than if it gets the right amount of light.

So, if your plant is not getting enough sunlight, you can place it near a window where it will get indirect sunlight.

This way, your plant will still get the light it needs to grow properly.

Important: Avoid direct sunlight at all costs if your plant is in the pot.

The harsh sunlight can scorch the leaves and damage the plant.

4. Check The Soil

The soil is important for ZZ plants too!

It needs well-draining soil so that the water doesn’t stay in the pot and rot the plant’s roots.

Moreover, the plant doesn’t require nutrient-rich soil to grow.

But, adding some organic matter to the soil will help it retain moisture and nutrients.

You can also use a soil mix specifically made for succulents and cactus plants.

This will give your plant everything it needs to grow big, and you don’t have to add anything else separately.

5. Prune Your ZZ Plant

Pruning is quite important for the ZZ plant’s growth.

If you don’t prune it, it will grow tall and spindly and not look nice.

You can prune your plant by cutting off the top of the plant and removing any dead or wilted leaves.

This will help keep it looking neat and encourage new growth.

In case you’re not sure about this process, here’s how to do it –

1. Get a sharp pair of gardening scissors.
2. Cut the stem of the plant at an angle, just above a node (joint).
3. Remove any dead or wilted leaves.
4. Repeat these steps as needed.

Once you prune the branches, the plant will redirect its energy to new growth.

This means more leaves and a bushier plant.

So, do try it out and see how it helps in growing your plant faster.

How To Transplant ZZ Plant

Have you been following all the guidelines correctly and still seeing no growth in your plant?

Then, you should transplant the ZZ plant to a new pot.

This is the best way to ensure that the plant will start growing again.

Now, here’s how you should go about this process –

1. Choose a 2-3 inches larger pot than the current pot.
2. Get a well-draining soil mix and add some organic matter to it.
3. Water the plant well and let the soil dry out a bit before transplanting.
4. Dig a hole in the new pot and place the ZZ plant in it.
5. Fill in the pot with soil and gently press down to pack it well.
6. Water the plant well and put it in a shaded spot.

ZZ plants can be quite slow to start growing, but you can get your plant to grow faster with a little care and attention.

While transplanting the ZZ plant, you should also take a look at the soil to see if it is retaining moisture and nutrients.

If not, you can provide additional nutrients using organic or chemical fertilizers.

In the following section, let’s check out the FAQs related to this topic.

FAQs

Over To You

So, that’s pretty much all you need to know about helping your ZZ plant grow faster.

If you are struggling to grow this plant faster or facing any other difficulties, do let me know by leaving a comment below.

I’ll be more than happy to help you out.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to share this post with your friends and family.

I’m sure they will find it helpful too.

Thanks for reading!