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Indian Jujube

About Indian Jujube

Indian Jujube is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Indian Jujube likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Indian Jujube belongs to the Ziziphus genus, and is native to Northern and Eastern China to Southern Korea.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ziziphus jujuba

Genus

Ziziphus

Family

Rhamnaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Chinese jujube, Chinese-date, Common jujube and jujube

How to care for Indian Jujube

💦 Water

How often to water your Indian Jujube

Indian Jujube needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Indian Jujube in your home

Indian Jujube love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Indian Jujube does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Indian Jujube in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Indian Jujube

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Indian Jujube: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Indian Jujube after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Need a lot of advice I got two seeds to grow from jujube fruit I bought from the foodstore (sorry took a bad pic) and welp I don't know what to do? I have the pots covered with a plastic wrap to keep the moister in, but with it sprouting leaves should i take the wrap off? Is it ok to take it out the shade and put in the sun ? How often to water it ? I have two seedlings in the same pot when should seperate them ?

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Indian Jujube is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Indian Jujube →

Benefits of Growing Indian Jujube →

Common Indian Jujube Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Indian Jujube →

💦 Water Needs

Indian Jujube prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Indian Jujube Water Frequency →

Indian Jujube Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Indian Jujube requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Indian Jujube Light Requirements →

Indian Jujube Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Indian Jujube is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Indian Jujube does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Indian Jujube →

Best Pots for Indian Jujube →

When and How to Successfully Repot Indian Jujube →

What Are Healthy Indian Jujube Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Indian Jujube should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Indian Jujube →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Indian Jujube grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Indian Jujube Lifecycle →

Indian Jujube Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Indian Jujube →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Indian Jujube can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Indian Jujube Temperature Tolerance →

Indian Jujube Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Indian Jujube →

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Winter Care for Indian Jujube →

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Indian Jujube can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Indian Jujube →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Indian Jujube, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.