Black Zamioculcas (Black ZZ) sports deep, deep purple glossy leaves. Its foliage is so dark that it can appear black. Its shiny leaves and strong, upright stems give it a bold visual presence. Just like its green-hued cousins in the ZZ plant family, Black ZZ is one of the easiest houseplants to grow, it's the perfect plant for newbies. ZZ plant is tolerant of almost all types of light levels from low to bright light, but it's best to keep it out of direct sunlight. Drought tolerant it doesn't mind low humidity and can also go a couple of weeks without water. In fact, it grows best when the soil is allowed to dry out between waterings.