Our Eternity Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia - also known as ZZ) was named houseplant of the year in 2002. What makes the Eternity Plant so easy to grow is that it thrives in any lighting condition except total darkness. It doesn't get bugs and requires minimal care in terms of watering and fertilizing. ZZ plants are a little more expensive than other houseplants... but they are well worth the small investment.

The plant grows from a large tuber similar to a potato that stores water every time the plant is watered. This tuber acts like a little reservoir giving up its water as the plant needs it. This allows the soil to dry down completely between waterings. Water thoroughly all the way around the plant, allowing plenty of water to run from the drain holes into the drip tray. If the ZZ plant has not taken up the excess water in the drip tray within a couple of hours it should be removed to help prevent root rot.

They are easy to propagate. Simply remove the plant from the pot and break the tubers away from each other. Replant the tubers in any good well-drained houseplant potting soil. Water the transplants and set them in bright indirect light.

Fertilize four times a year with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

• 1 Potted Eternity Plant • 6" Decorative White Ceramic Pot • 14-18" Tall