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How to grow Ziziphus mauritiana growing and care:
Well-drained soil (sandy), alkaline soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft in Ziziphus mauritiana?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Thorns, aggressive
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Caterpillar, mites
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
because of the thorns recommend to open the growth to easier fruit collecting
Size of the plant?
5-15 m, 15-45 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Small white flower the size 1-2 mm
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Summer – autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, fruit fly
What can be done with big quantities of Ziziphus mauritiana fruits?
Eat raw, dry
Work requirements on the fruit:
Traps for fruit fly
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years
Ripening of fruit
Possible to pick the fruit when it’s partial green and wait the will ripening at home
Scientific name:
Ziziphus mauritiana
Categories
Blooming Seasons
Edible Parts
Culinary uses
Flower colors
Climate
Desert Climate Mediterranean Climate Subtropics Climate Temperate Climate
Harvest Season
Autumn Harvest Summer Harvest
Ornamental parts
Ornamental leaves Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed
Average growing plants Slow growing plants
Plant life-form
Deciduous Perennial plant Shrub Tree
Plant Uses
Drought tolerant plants Edible plants Hedging plants Ornamental plants
Planting Season
Spring Planting Summer planting Winter planting
Plants sun exposure
Full sun Plants Part shade Plants
Watering plants
Regularly water Small amounts of water
Hardiness zone
Hardiness zone 10 Hardiness zone 11 Hardiness zone 6 Hardiness zone 7 Hardiness zone 8 Hardiness zone 9