While traveling in Taiwan, I kept seeing really large ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) placed outside shops and along the streets.
I always thought ZZ plants were meant to be kept indoors and away from direct sunlight, so I was surprised to see them thriving outside.
Are they actually fine growing outdoors in Taiwan’s climate? Or could these be a different variety that looks similar to Zamioculcas zamiifolia?
Also, is there any cultural or symbolic reason why they are placed like this in front of shops?
I even saw some arranged in decorative displays like this (photo).
I’d love to hear from anyone familiar with this!
by nazo_potato_0709
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I’m not sure how to answer this…. Why not? They are very resilient.
ZZ plants are meant to grow outside. Wet just bring them indoors for hours plants
A quick search says Asian cultures believe it brings prosperity.
I think the way you phrased your post is a little weird because… all plants grow outside lol. ZZs have a native place where they grow in the wild, outside, in the ground. We’ve just cut and propped them and brought them in as houseplants. Also, yeah those ZZs are large, but they’re still potted so they could still be taken inside in winter (idk the climate of Taiwan, or the climate where ZZs are native, but you could always Google that)
In nature *Zamioculcas zamiifolia* grows in harsh, direct sunlight in african savannahs. They do much better in full sun than in dark corners of our homes.