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When and How to Repot a ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Owner asks about repotting ZZ plant: pot size and soil mix (Miracle-Gro with added sand/perlite?). Expert Will Creed: only repot when plant needs water every 2–3 days. Use 1 part perlite/sand to 3 parts potting mix. Follow-up: bulbs pushing pot sides—safe to keep as is and water more often (7–10 days), or repot to 1 inch larger with porous mix. Adjust watering interval after repotting to avoid rot.

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