honeysuckle

Honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) should be watered regularly, as they prefer soils that are moist but not soggy. The best way to water them is to provide enough water to wet the entire root ball but not enough to cause water to pool on the surface of the soil. Water once a week during the hot, dry summer months, and every 2-3 weeks during the cooler, wetter winter months. It's important to check the soil moisture before you water, as overwatering can actually be fatal for this plant species. Also, be sure to water in the morning, so that the excess water evaporates quickly and does not leave the leaves wet and vulnerable to fungal diseases.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) does best when it is grown in full-sun locations, meaning it should be exposed to at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. In regions with hot summers, some afternoon shade may be necessary to protect the plant from scorching. In areas where temperatures remain moderate, however, the plants should be exposed to full, direct sunlight all day.

Pruning of honeysuckle (Lonicera alseuosmoides) should be done twice a year, once in late winter or early spring and again in late summer or early fall. In late winter or early spring, cut away all deadwood, undesirable growth, and any weak or crossed branches. In late summer or early fall, thin out the plant, leaving only desirable growth. This living of the plant will help encourage larger, healthier blooms. Prune enough to reduce overcrowding by cutting back to 2 or 3 lateral branches on each of the stem's nodes. Remove any branches that are diseased or damaged, as well as those that are crossing or growing towards the center of the plant.