Plant Care Black Raspberry

Black Raspberry

About Black Raspberry

Black Raspberry is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy 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.

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

Taxonomy

Rubus occidentalis
Rubus
Rosaceae
Rosales

Also known as

blackcap and thimbleberry

How to care for Black Raspberry

💦 Water

How often to water your Black Raspberry

Water needs for Black Raspberry
0.5 cups
every 9

Black Raspberry 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.

Calculate water needs of Black Raspberry

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Black Raspberry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Black Raspberry: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Black Raspberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Black Raspberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Black Raspberry

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Black Raspberry: 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 Black Raspberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

Benefits of Growing Black Raspberry →

Common Black Raspberry Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Black Raspberry 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.

Black Raspberry Water Frequency →

Black Raspberry Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Black Raspberry 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 🏡.

Black Raspberry Light Requirements →

Black Raspberry Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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.

Black Raspberry Toxicity to Cats →

Black Raspberry Toxicity to Dogs →

Black Raspberry Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry →

When and How to Successfully Repot Black Raspberry →


💩 Fertilizer

Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Black Raspberry grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Black Raspberry →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Black Raspberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Black Raspberry Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry →


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Black Raspberry

Black Raspberry

Black Raspberry


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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