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title: "I’m very new to taking care of plants. Silly question but I bought a…"
description: "I’m very new to taking care of plants. Silly question but I bought a Zz plant because the nursery said it’s hard to kill. When I water it can I water the…"
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# I’m very new to taking care of plants. Silly question but I bought a…

_Gepostet von Stephanie am 2024-11-06_

I’m very new to taking care of plants. Silly question but I bought a Zz plant because the nursery said it’s hard to kill. When I water it can I water the leaves too or just the soil? I just repotted her in a pot that has a drain hole and I watered her on my balcony until the water came out of the hole. I brought her back inside 8 feet away from the window.

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## 5 Kommentare

### plant mommy kommentierte am 2024-11-06

Zz plants are super easy. I would say water less than you think. I would water around the dirt and let it dry out all the way before watering again. It might want more light, they like part sun or even full sun.

### Wolfen 🐺 kommentierte am 2024-11-06

You can give a shower. Just don't have in direct sunlight directly after. But If she's 8ft from window should be fine

#### plant mommy antwortete am 2024-11-06

Oh interesting. My zz only thrives in either bright full sun but far from the window, or indirect but close to the window. 🤷‍♀️

#### Wolfen 🐺 antwortete am 2024-11-06

My comment was regarding the watering the leaves in a shower. And getting direct light after. That can sometimes cause burns. Not the plant itself liking bright light.

#### plant mommy antwortete am 2024-11-08

Oh my bad I didn’t read that well enough, I think I’m tired lol. 😭

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