Plant Care European Fly Honeysuckle

European Fly Honeysuckle

Also known as

Fly honeysuckle, Dwarf honeysuckle and Fly woodbine

Taxonomy

Lonicera xylosteum
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales

How to care for European Fly Honeysuckle

Water

How often to water your European Fly Honeysuckle

Water needs for European Fly Honeysuckle
0.5 cups
every 9

European Fly 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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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 European Fly Honeysuckle in your home

Light needs and placement for plant European Fly Honeysuckle: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

European Fly Honeysuckle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

European Fly Honeysuckle does not tolerate low-light đŸš«.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize European Fly Honeysuckle

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

FAQs
Difficulty Level

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


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Care Summary for European Fly Honeysuckle

European Fly 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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