The ZZ plant has developed dark round markings on the stem as it has become more mature. Is this normal?
It is possible that some markings are normal, but if they are dark and spreading, I would say it could be fungal in nature. Here is an article that will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm
can I use regular potting soil to re pot and how can the plant be separated ?
These are best grown in cactus-type soils. These can be split, but it is best to wait until any other pups are rooted themselves before you split them. Otherwise I would leave them alone. If you have separate root systems, then they can be split similar to aloe. Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/zz-plant/caring-for-zz-plant.htm
My beautiful AZZ plant has micro fly's. Which have spread all over my house; What to do?? I had to take it outside, will it survive? It's in the exterior patio and in the shade. please advise and Thank You Helga at: hqzir@cox.net
This are fungus gnats. These come out of the soil when it remains too moist for too long. They are a natural part of the soil ecology, and help to eat any rotting material in the soil, which will keep the plant from getting infections. If there are so many that they are swarming, it could mean that the soil has been moist for long enough for roots to start rotting. I recommend only watering once the top two inches of soil are dry.
If you still want to get rid of them, then you may put several drops of rosemary oil in some water for the next time you water the plant. You may also want to put a teaspoon of peroxide with it to make sure that any infection gets taken care of since there won't be as many organisms to eat any rotting material.
Here is an article for more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/zz-plant/caring-for-zz-plant.htm
I have 3 ZZ plants inside my house. Two of them are doing perfectly fine. One of them seems to have holes continually appearing in random leaves... almost as if something is nibbling on it? I cannot figure out what it could. I don’t see any insects on the plant and neither of my other two ZZ are having this issue!
Can you include a photo? This can help me to see what is going on here. Are there any other symptoms, or sap on the plant?
If the top of the zz plant has died and I trimmed the roots from overwatering will the rhizome rejuvenate in dry soil if left alone?
Let the soil dry out and then cut away any parts of the plant that dies off.
Water less and make sure the soil is draining.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/zz-plant/caring-for-zz-plant.htm
I have an old ZZ plant and it appears to have a bloom forming on it. Does the ZZ plant ever bloom?
Yes, but rarely, so congratulations!
The plants will flower and the time for flowering is usually in mid summer to early autumn. The flowers a small and tend to vary in color from bright yellow to brown or bronze. The flowers are usually hidden among the bases of the leaves and are usually not considered particularly attractive. They can be removed without damaging the plant.
een, but the leaves in the soil are yellow at the bottom and only light green at the tips. Is this a sign of root rot?
Allow the soil to become dry at the top to the touch between watering and do not over water. It's best to water this plant less than too much because over-watering can cause stem and rhizome rot.
It appears the plant is too deeply planted into the pot. Leaves should be above the soil surface. You can repot and place it correctly in the pot. Make the pot has an adequate drainage hole to allow excess water to drain.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/zz-plant/propagating-zz-plants.htm