Leaf Alone is a Rubus idaeus, commonly called Red raspberry.
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Leaf Alone Rubus idaeus
Watered and rotated today.
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Leaf Alone Rubus idaeus
Trimmed and tidied this morning.
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Leaf Alone Rubus idaeus
First new leaf since we brought it home!
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About this plant
Common name
Red raspberry
Scientific name
Rubus idaeus
Sun
Full sun
Water
Regular moisture, about 2.5 cm (1 in) per week
Soil
Slightly acidic, rich, well-drained soil
Nickname
Leaf Alone
Pet safety
Non-toxic; fruit safe for pets in small amounts
Difficulty
Moderate
Fun facts
- A raspberry is not a single berry but an aggregate of dozens of tiny drupelets.
- The species name "idaeus" means "of Mount Ida," referring to mountains in ancient Anatolia.
- Raspberries spread aggressively by underground suckers and can form dense thickets.
- Unlike blackberries, a picked raspberry leaves its core (receptacle) behind on the plant, making it hollow.
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