Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
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Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Raspberry
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Himbeere
Mexican Bambus
In French
Framboise
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Frambuesa
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Malina
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Raspberry and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.