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title: "Hi guys. These are a few leaves I pulled off from my ZZ plant. Do you…"
description: "Hi guys. These are a few leaves I pulled off from my ZZ plant. Do you guys know why they are like this? They feel very squishy and juicy."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/s7wrZq4LR76DEfVbIwG5Yw"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "kevin"
published: "2024-08-28T20:48:04.853791Z"
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# Hi guys. These are a few leaves I pulled off from my ZZ plant. Do you…

_Posted by kevin on 2024-08-28_

Hi guys. These are a few leaves I pulled off from my ZZ plant. Do you guys know why they are like this? They feel very squishy and juicy.

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## 4 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-28

you’re overwatering

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-08-28

Zz is native to extremely arid conditions — dry air, dry soil. They want to be neglected to rely on the rhizomes where they store water and nutrients. I only water my Zz once a month in the summer, and it sits in a giant west-facing window and gets some southern light there too. In the winter I water even less

#### kevin replied on 2024-08-28

Overwatering okay that makes sense. Thank you so much, very helpful information:)

### Lilian commented on 2024-12-12

Overwatering or possibly root rot

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