What type of soil should I use for my Common Blackberry?

Common Blackberry 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!

Should I fertilize my Common Blackberry?

Common Blackberry 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!

What is the growth pattern for Common Blackberry?

Common Blackberry grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Common Blackberry be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Blackberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Common Blackberry?

Common Blackberry can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Common Blackberry easy to care for?

Common Blackberry is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Common Blackberry?

Common Blackberry 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Common Blackberry need?

Common Blackberry 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 🏡.

Also known as

Allegheny Blackberry, Allegheny Blackberry, Allegheny blackberry and common blackberry

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Rubus allegheniensis

Genus

Rubus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Common Blackberry

Water

How often to water your Common Blackberry

Common Blackberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.

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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Finding light for Allegheny Blackberry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Blackberry: 1ft from a window

Common Blackberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boise, Idaho ⛅.

Common Blackberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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