Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Emerald Frond’ Araceae John & Barbara Hopper, Kenwood Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Emerald Frond’ Araceae John and Barbara Hopper, Kenwood This aroid from Africa superficially resembles a cycad, hence the genus and species name. This grows from an underground tuber and produces 2’ to 3’ long shiny dark leathery leaves. It can take moderate frost (in which case it dies to the ground), as long as it has good drainage. It likes summer heat to grow well. It is best used as a house plant. . Photo by Bruce Peters