Deepblue Honeysuckle
Also known as
deepblue honeysuckle, blue honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle, fly honeysuckle, blue fly honeysuckle, blue-berried honeysuckle, haskap and honeyberry
Taxonomy
Lonicera caerulea
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Deepblue Honeysuckle

How often to water your Deepblue Honeysuckle

every 9
Deepblue Honeysuckle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Deepblue Honeysuckle in your home

a window
Deepblue Honeysuckle love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Deepblue Honeysuckle does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Deepblue Honeysuckle in your home š”.

How to fertilize Deepblue Honeysuckle

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Deepblue Honeysuckle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Deepblue Honeysuckle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Deepblue Honeysuckle 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.
Sunlight Needs
Deepblue Honeysuckle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Deepblue Honeysuckle 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!
Fertilizer
Deepblue Honeysuckle should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Deepblue Honeysuckle will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Deepblue Honeysuckle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Deepblue Honeysuckle
Deepblue Honeysuckle
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
