Jujube Plant
Jujube trees, 15-30 feet in height and suitable for Zones 6-9, prefer well-drained soil and full sun for moderate growth. Jujubes are edible fruits enjoyed for their sweet taste.
Habit
Tree
Height
4-6 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Loamy, organic compost
Fertilizers
Balanced, slow-release
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-800 grams
Flowering Time
Fall, Winter
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10-20 kg/plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10 or 8:3:9
life Span
20+ years
Health Benefits
High in vitamin C, immune booster
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
rust , white rot
blackish discolouration of foliage , wilting and shredding of leaves
avoid over crowdy of plants , spray neem oil
What Is Jujube?
Ziziphus mauritiana, also known as Indian persimmon, Indian jujube Chinese persimmon, Chinese apple, barber and dunk, is a fruit tree belonging to the Rhamnaceae family.
What Are The Different Types Of Jujube?
1. Ziziphus mauritiana
Also known as Indian plum, Chinese apple, Indian persimmon, Chinese persimmon and dunk, these fruit trees are found in tropical and subtropical Asia.
2. Ziziphus jujuba
Also known as Indian persimmon or Chinese persimmon, this plant has a cultural history of over 4,000 years and is considered native to the Mediterranean region.
3. Ziziphus nummularia
Also known as wild palm or jhahrberi, this tree is native to the Thar Desert in western India and eastern Pakistan, southern Iran, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Zimbabwe.
4. Indian jujube
Although many people are familiar with the Chinese persimmon, in India Indian plums are more popular than the fruits of the same name.
How to care jujube trees?
They do best in direct light and should be less than 1 meter away from the window. Indian sunflower prefers well-drained soil.
Location
The main producers of date palm are the arid and semi-arid regions of India. With various improvements, from 1984 to 1995, production reached 900,000 tons on 88,000 hectares. The crop is also grown in Pakistan, Bangladesh and some parts of Africa.
Sunlight
They do best in constant direct light and should be less than 1 meter from the window.
Soil
High temperature, cold wind and various soils such as limestone, red soil and sandy soil
Hydration
Indian sun requires 0.8 cup of water every 9 days in a 5.0 inch pot when not direct. In a pot in a sunny and cool place.
Issues
Normally being an outdoor, sunny plant, it shows signs of poor light when placed in a poorly lit room.
What are the benefits of Indian date jujube trees?
Skin Rejuvenation
Healing
Supports Digestion
Protects the Heart
Stress
Insomnia
Memory
Cancer
Controls High Blood Sugar
FAQs About Growing Jujube?
1.What is the other name of India day?
A. Ziziphus mauritiana
2. What is the other name of jujube?
A. Plum, jujube, olive, red date, Indian date, Malay date.
3. How much acid is in the Indian sun?
A. Ascorbic acid, triterpene acids, phenolic acids, amino acids, saponins, cerebrosides, flavonoids, polysaccharides and minerals.
4. What is Indian palm virus?
A. Rust, anthracnose, white rot, fruit rot, skin spot, fruit shrivelling, dieback, gorse
5. How many types of persimmons are there?
There are more than 700 and 4,444 varieties of jujube trees in China. We currently have over 40 varieties in the United States.