Lonicera Ciliosa
Also known as
Orange Honeysuckle, Orange Honeysuckle, orange honeysuckle and western trumpet honeysuckle
Taxonomy
Lonicera ciliosa
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Lonicera Ciliosa

How often to water your Lonicera Ciliosa

every 9
Lonicera Ciliosa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Diego, California.
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.
San Diego, California
47% Low

Growing Lonicera Ciliosa in San Diego right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium š
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by ānet radiationā in San Diego is currently medium š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiā¦
Sunlight will increase by 26.2% āļø
January 29th, 2023
San Diego is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in San Diego is expected to increase by 26.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.0 megajoules of energy per ā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.8 hours š
January 29th, 2023
This month, San Diego is getting an average of 9.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Orange Honeysuckle in your home

a window
Lonicera Ciliosa love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Diego, California ā .
Lonicera Ciliosa does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Lonicera Ciliosa

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 Lonicera Ciliosa after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Lonicera Ciliosa
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ā³
January 22nd, 2023
The growing potential in San Diego is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repā¦

Lonicera Ciliosa 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
Lonicera Ciliosa 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
Lonicera Ciliosa 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
Lonicera Ciliosa 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
Lonicera Ciliosa is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Lonicera Ciliosa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Lonicera Ciliosa
Lonicera Ciliosa
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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