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About Blackberry
Blackberry is a relatively rare houseplant đż that is isnât challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Blackberry likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Rubus fruticosus
Rubus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Blackberry

How often to water your Blackberry

every 9
Blackberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Chicago, Illinois.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Chicago, Illinois
25% Very Low

Growing Blackberry in Chicago right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low đ
January 27th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in Chicago is currently very low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deteâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 37.8% âď¸
January 27th, 2023
Chicago is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Chicago is expected to increase by 37.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.7 megajoules of energy per m2 peâŚ
Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours đ
January 27th, 2023
This month, Chicago is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 11.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.2 total hours of dayâŚ
Finding light for Blackberry in your home

a window
Blackberry love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
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 Chicago, Illinois â .
Blackberry does not tolerate low-light đŤ.

How to fertilize Blackberry

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blackberry after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
When to repot Blackberry
Is this a good time of year to repot? No âł
January 21st, 2023
The growing potential in Chicago is very low đ.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to âŚ

Blackberry 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!
Water Needs
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.
Sunlight Needs
Blackberry requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
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!
Fertilizer
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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Blackberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Blackberry
Blackberry
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Chicago, Illinois, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
