Every plant in the world

Species catalog

Care data, real photos from members’ collections and a community bloom calendar – for every species.

1305species in catalog
378genera
98species grown by members
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Genera: Z

12 species

Zamioculcas

AraceaeStores water in its rhizomes – keep it on the dry side; overwatering is its only real enemy.
Houseplant · AraceaeZZ plantZamioculcas zamiifoliaBe the first to grow it!

Zantedeschia

AraceaeWhite calla rests in midsummer, the coloured callas in winter – keep them dry then.
Houseplant · AraceaeArum lilyZantedeschia aethiopicaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeGolden callaZantedeschia elliottianaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePink callaZantedeschia rehmanniiBe the first to grow it!

Zelkova

UlmaceaeThe classic tree for broom-style bonsai – pinch back shoots regularly in summer.
Tree / bonsai · UlmaceaeJapanese zelkovaZelkova serrataBe the first to grow it!

Zingiber

ZingiberaceaeYou can grow it from a shop-bought rhizome with buds – plant shallowly and keep above 20 °C.
Herb · ZingiberaceaeGingerZingiber officinaleBe the first to grow it!

Zinnia

AsteraceaeSow only after the last frost; water at the base to avoid mildew.
Garden flower · AsteraceaeCommon zinniaZinnia elegansBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AsteraceaeZinnia haageanano common nameBe the first to grow it!

Zygopetalum

OrchidaceaeA strongly scented winter bloomer; cool nights encourage buds.
Orchid · OrchidaceaeZygopetalum crinitumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeZygopetalum intermediumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeZygopetalum maculatumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeZygopetalum maxillareno common nameBe the first to grow it!
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