



Christ's Thorn Jujube
Taxonomy
Ziziphus spina-christi
Ziziphus
Rhamnaceae
Rosales

How to care for Christ's Thorn Jujube
How often to water your Christ's Thorn Jujube

every 9
Christ's Thorn 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
Finding light for Christ's Thorn Jujube in your home

a window
Christ's Thorn Jujube love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Christ's Thorn Jujube does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Christ's Thorn Jujube in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Christ's Thorn Jujube

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 Christ's Thorn Jujube after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Christ's Thorn Jujube
Christ's Thorn Jujube
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
