Plant Care Common Honeylocust

Common Honeylocust

About Common Honeylocust

Thornless Honey Locust is a large deciduous tree reaching heights of up to 30'-70' It is a member of the bean family and has short trunk and open, spreading crown. It tolerates poor clay soils, salt, drought, black walnut and is resistant to damage by deer.

Taxonomy

Gleditsia triacanthos
Gleditsia
Fabaceae
Fabales

Also known as

Honey locust, Thorny locust and Thorny honeylocust

How to care for Common Honeylocust

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Honeylocust

Water needs for Common Honeylocust
0.5 cups
every 9

Common Honeylocust needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Common Honeylocust

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Honeylocust in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Honeylocust: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Honeylocust love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Honeylocust does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Honeylocust in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Honeylocust

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Honeylocust: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Honeylocust after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Common Honeylocust is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Common Honeylocust →

Benefits of Growing Common Honeylocust →

Common Common Honeylocust Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Common Honeylocust →

Outdoor Care Guide for Common Honeylocust →


💦 Water Needs

Common Honeylocust prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Honeylocust Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Honeylocust requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Honeylocust Light Requirements →

Common Honeylocust Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Honeylocust is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Common Honeylocust does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Pots for Common Honeylocust →

What Are Healthy Common Honeylocust Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Common Honeylocust is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Honeylocust grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Common Honeylocust Lifecycle →

Common Honeylocust Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Common Honeylocust can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Honeylocust, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Common Honeylocust

Common Honeylocust

Common Honeylocust


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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