Plant Care Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Also known as

Winter honeysuckle, Fragrant honeysuckle, January jasmine, Chinese honeysuckle, Kiss-me-at-the-gate and Sweet breath of spring

Taxonomy

Lonicera fragrantissima
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

💦 Water

How often to water your Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Water needs for Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle
0.5 cups
every 9

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle 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 Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle: 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 Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Common Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Fragrant Winter 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.

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle 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

Fragrant Winter 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!

What Are Healthy Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Fragrant Winter 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Lifecycle →

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle Hardiness Zones →

Is Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle 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 Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle, 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 Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle

Fragrant Winter Honeysuckle


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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