
American Fly Honeysuckle
Also known as
Canadian fly honeysuckle, fly honeysuckle, Canada fly-honeysuckle and American fly-honeysuckle
Taxonomy
Lonicera canadensis
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for American Fly Honeysuckle

How often to water your American Fly Honeysuckle

every 9
American Fly 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

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Finding light for American Fly Honeysuckle in your home

a window
American Fly 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.
American Fly Honeysuckle does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Fly Honeysuckle in your home š”.

How to fertilize American Fly 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 American Fly Honeysuckle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

American Fly 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
American Fly 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
American Fly 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
American Fly 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!
Care Summary for American Fly Honeysuckle
American Fly 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.
