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Rubus moluccanus

Species

Also called Molucca bramble, broad-leaf bramble, broad leaf bramble, broadleaf bramble, broad-leaved bramble, Molucca raspberry

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Rubus moluccanus
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
WaterModerate

from Rubus · “Water Needs Moderate” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“Soil pH Acidic (5.5–6.5)” — How to Care for eelkek (Rubus moluccanus)

Hardiness zones9–12

“Hardiness Zone 9–12” — How to Care for eelkek (Rubus moluccanus)

Spacing69 in

“A minimum spacing of 2 meters apart is necessary to allow enough space for the plant to spread.” — Rubus Moluccanus - Ceylon Blackberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Propagationseed

“It spreads readily by canes and seed, so it can become vigorous” — How to Care for eelkek (Rubus moluccanus)

Transplantspring

from Rubus · “Plant potted transplants in the spring after the threat of frost has passed.” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Ready whenripe berries are plump and easily detach from the stem

from Rubus · “harvest hundreds of berries each season—perfect for snacking, baking, jamming, or tossing in your smoothies.” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Edible partsred fruit

“and produces red fruit approximately 1.2 cm in diameter” — Molucca bramble (Rubus moluccanus) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving All

Toxicitynot toxic

from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Pestsaphids, spider mites, scale insects

“Control pests such as aphids, spider mites, and scale insects to prevent damage.” — Rubus Moluccanus L. - Eelkek | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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