If you have a mature, healthy ZZ plant with more than one bulbous rhizome you can divide the plant at the growth separations between the rhizomes and repot them
This is the quickest and easiest method of propagation for ZZ plant
Here are the materials you will need
– succulent soil mix
– plant pot with drainage hole
– rubbing alcohol
– tray for repotting (or clean counter)
– sharp knife
– small scissors
Gently remove the dirt from around the roots with your fingers so you can see the separations in the roots and rhizomes
If possible, pull the rhizome to be separated from the mother plant by working the roots apart
If the roots will not easily separate with encouragement from your fingers, cut the root at the connection point with your sharp sterilized knife
Let the cut rhizome heal over and build a callous before repotting the divisions
This may take an hour or so
Trim off any black or squishy roots with sterilized scissors
Now repot the plants in the cactus soil in pots with good drainage holes
Water propagation is a simple method of propagation for the ZZ plant
However, it does come with risks since ZZ is technically a succulent it is susceptible to root rot
This method also takes several months and may not be successful
Leaf cuttings can also be a method of propagation for the ZZ plant, but it will also take several months
We have never propagated a ZZ plant through leaf cuttings, but it can be done