Plant care
So Jujubetemperature & humidity
Ziziphus jujuba 'So'
More about so jujube
Ideal temperature for so jujube
Aim for -20 to 40C (growing optimum 25-38C) (-4 to 104F (growing optimum 77-100F)) on the thermostat and you've handled the easy part. The hard part is the half-metre around the plant: window glass that drops to near-freezing on a January night, a radiator pumping out hot dry air, a draught from an opened front door. Move the plant 30 cm and you've usually fixed the problem. Below roughly -20°C growth pauses; cold beyond that pushes it into dormancy rather than killing it outright.
Cold tolerance & winter care
So Jujube is comparatively hardy (USDA 6-9, RHS H4). Within that range it tolerates a cold dormant spell outdoors; outside it, grow it in a container you can move under cover or overwinter in a cool but frost-free spot. Hardiness assumes an established plant in well-drained soil — a wet, cold root zone kills far more plants than cold air alone.
Humidity for so jujube
So Jujube sits happiest at around 20-60% relative humidity. Adapted to hot, dry climates and indifferent to low humidity. No humidity management is required. The usual low-humidity tell is crisp brown leaf tips and edges while the soil moisture is fine — a sign the air, not the watering, is the problem. If you need to raise it, the reliable methods are grouping plants together, standing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (the pot above the waterline, never in it), or running a small humidifier in winter when indoor heating dries the air most. Misting is the least effective — it raises humidity for minutes, not hours.
So Jujube temperature & humidity — frequently asked questions
What temperature is best for so jujube?
So Jujube grows best between -20 to 40C (growing optimum 25-38C) (-4 to 104F (growing optimum 77-100F)). Keep it out of cold draughts, off freezing windowsills in winter, and away from the hot dry air directly above radiators — the extremes matter far more than the average room temperature.
How cold can so jujube tolerate?
So Jujube starts to suffer below roughly -20°C. It tolerates a cold dormant period within USDA 6-9, but a wet cold root zone is more dangerous than cold air.
What humidity does so jujube need?
So Jujube prefers about 20-60% relative humidity. Adapted to hot, dry climates and indifferent to low humidity. No humidity management is required.
How do I raise humidity for so jujube?
Group it with other plants, stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (kept above the waterline), or run a small humidifier in winter. Misting only helps for a few minutes, so it is the weakest option for a plant that genuinely needs more humidity.
Can so jujube live outside?
So Jujube is rated for USDA zone 6-9 and RHS hardiness H4. Within that range it can stay outdoors; outside it, grow it in a moveable container and protect the roots from a wet, cold winter.
More so jujube care
In the UK? Keeping so jujube warm in a UK home covers the radiator, single-glazing and heating-season humidity angle. Temperature and humidity are one piece. See the full so jujube care guide, its cold-hardiness guide, and watering schedule — humidity and watering problems are easy to confuse.