Trumpet Honeysuckle
Also known as
Coral Honeysuckle, Coral Honeysuckle, Trumpet honeysuckle and Scarlet honeysuckle
Taxonomy
Lonicera sempervirens
Lonicera
Caprifoliaceae
Dipsacales
How to care for Trumpet Honeysuckle
Water
How often to water your Trumpet Honeysuckle
every 9
Trumpet Honeysuckle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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
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.
Louisville, Kentucky
31% Very Low
Growing Trumpet Honeysuckle in Louisville right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Louisville is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determā¦
Sunlight will increase by 33.5% āļø
January 29th, 2023
Louisville is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Louisville is expected to increase by 33.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.0 megajoules of energy perā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours š
January 28th, 2023
This month, Louisville is getting an average of 6.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 9.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of dā¦
Finding light for Coral Honeysuckle in your home
a window
Trumpet Honeysuckle 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 Louisville, Kentucky ā .
Trumpet Honeysuckle does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Trumpet 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 Trumpet Honeysuckle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Trumpet Honeysuckle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Trumpet 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
Trumpet 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
Trumpet 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
Trumpet 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!
Growth Pattern
Trumpet Honeysuckle 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
Trumpet Honeysuckle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Trumpet Honeysuckle
Trumpet Honeysuckle
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Louisville, Kentucky, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
