Ziziphus mauritiana grow and care – plant of the genus Ziziphus also known as Indian Jujube, Ziziphus mauritiana perennial evergreen rarely deciduous plant can grow is shrub or tree, can grow in subtropical, desert, mediterranean or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 8+.
Flower color white, flowers small size 1-2 mm and grow on the base of new stems
Fruit oval in the color yellow-orange to red, the size 1-3 cm.
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
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Small white flower the size 1-2 mm
Pollination is done by:
Bees
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
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