honeysuckle
Lonicera yunnanensis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 10
Flowers:
Creamy white Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) plants should be watered regularly to ensure that they stay healthy and thriving. During the spring and summer, the plant should be watered deeply every 1 to 2 weeks until water starts to run out of the bottom of the pot. During the hot and dry summer months, water should be applied more often to keep the soil moist. In the winter, when temperatures cool down and the plant goes dormant, watering should be reduced and only done when the soil starts to become dry. As a general rule, avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot and other problems.
sunlight
Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day in order to thrive. It's best to plant it in an area which gets sunlight for a majority of the day during the summer months. However, for the winter months it is best to plant them in a slightly shadier spot as too much sunlight can be detrimental to its growth and development.
pruning
Honeysuckle (Lonicera yunnanensis) can be pruned at anytime in the growing season, however the best time to prune is late winter - early spring. Pruning during this time encourages healthy growth and can also remove dead and diseased branches. Pruning can also be used to control the size and shape of a shrub or vine. When pruning honeysuckle, it is best to selectively remove some stems to the ground level or to pinch back growing tips of vines. Pruning can be light or can be used to reduce the size of the plant. In general, anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 of the plant should be removed.
