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title: "Hello Everyone, I need help with my purple zz plant. I do not see any…"
description: "Hello Everyone, I need help with my purple zz plant. I do not see any growth and it looks so dull. Help!!!!"
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author: "Paula"
published: "2026-07-13T19:34:58.464111Z"
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# Hello Everyone, I need help with my purple zz plant. I do not see any…

_Posted by Paula on 2026-07-13_

Hello Everyone,  
I need help with my purple zz plant. I do not see any growth and it looks so dull. Help!!!!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/CDUdFlmDUsdbHQ2i235Cdw0XFs8M6Iz2kMDT-ure2D0/t7JKHBfkTM6K3GMJGWR_3Q.webp?size=large)

## 10 comments

### Katelyn commented on 2026-07-13

Change up your potting mix love and I have noticed mine do best in medium light.  
They love chunky soil I make my own,  
1bag of potting mix  
1bag of perlite  
And I add orchid bark for extra aeration in the roots. And maybe go down to a smaller pot for awhile till her roots recoup 🥰  
There also gonna be a possibility that she might have root rot if that pot that she is in does not have a draining hole in the bottom that soil does look pretty wet. They do like to dry out in between water waterings.  
I hope this helps!!!🤗🫶🏼

#### JR replied on 2026-07-13

Agree for soil. Even a succulent mix. A self watering pot is prob not best for zz’s. Their soil should dry out between waterings. Mine are in fairly bright light

#### Paula replied on 2026-07-18

Thank you

### Name\_tag commented on 2026-07-13

that pot looks MASSIVE

### Paula commented on 2026-07-13

Thanks will try a smaller pot and change the soil.

### Stefanie Cooper commented on 2026-07-13

I use the naked roots pots also but let the stay dry for a week or so before watering again.

#### Paula replied on 2026-07-14

Thanks for that info.

### Marissa commented on 2026-07-14

I would say that the roots are growing right now. Your pot is a little big for that plant. Put it in some sun and give it a week don’t water to much. Also make sure the water is draining properly make your soil chunky and use perlite ! Happy growing.

### NattieB55 commented on 2026-07-14

Agree with all the comments here. It is easy to overwater a ZZ and get root rot. Mine started like yours and here is where it is this morning, about a year later.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4TZy055L7__fOtyKxbq1-IWuCyenB-bQ4fCfVktx3sY/_sMWOG2LRKaXYYoGYWbKgg.webp?size=large)

#### Paula replied on 2026-07-14

Beautiful

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