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ZZ: A unique tropical ornamental foliage plant

2003

ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia), a member of the family Araceae, is emerging as an important foliage plant due to its aesthetic appearance, ability to tolerate low light and drought, and resistance to diseases and pests. However, little information is available regarding its propagation, production, and use. This report presents relevant botanical information and results of our four-year evaluation of this plant to the ornamental plant industry.

AGROVOC Keywords

araceae flowering horticulture ornamental value plant cuttings plant propagation rhizomes rooting

Bibliographic information

Published in

HortTechnology

Volume 13 Issue 3 Pagination 458 - 462 ISSN 1063-0198

Publisher

Basel : SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel

Other Subjects

Plant production (horticultural crops); Zamioculas samiifolia; Potted foliage plants

Language

English

Note

2019-12-05

Type

Journal Article; Text

In AGRIS since: 2024-02-28

Format: MODS

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