What type of soil should I use for my Morrow's Honeysuckle?

Morrow's 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!

Should I fertilize my Morrow's Honeysuckle?

Morrow's 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!

What is the growth pattern for Morrow's Honeysuckle?

Morrow's 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.

Can Morrow's Honeysuckle be grown outdoors?

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

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Morrow's Honeysuckle

Q: Is Morrow's Honeysuckle easy to care for?

Morrow's Honeysuckle 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!

Q: How often should I water my Morrow's Honeysuckle?

Morrow's 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Morrow's Honeysuckle need?

Morrow's 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Lonicera morrowii

Genus

Lonicera

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Order

Dipsacales

How to care for Morrow's Honeysuckle

Water

How often to water your Morrow's Honeysuckle

Morrow's Honeysuckle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Worth, Texas.

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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Light

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 Morrow's Honeysuckle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Morrow's Honeysuckle: 1ft from a window

Morrow's Honeysuckle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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 Fort Worth, Texas ⛅.

Morrow's Honeysuckle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Morrow's Honeysuckle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Morrow's 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 Morrow's Honeysuckle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Morrow's Honeysuckle 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors