ZZ Plant, scientifically konwn as Zamioculcas zamiifolia, is a tropical perennial native to Eastern Africa that has become popular worldwide in recent years due to its tolerance of a range of conditions. The ZZ grows smooth, naturally shiny, individual leaflets that start out a bright lime in their youth and darken to emerald green in their maturity. They spring from thick, slightly bulbous stalks, which grow from large, water-storing rhizomes hidden underneath the soil. It is one of the most popular houseplants for both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts.