How to Care for Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle)

Korean name: 인동덩굴

Japanese honeysuckle is a climbing plant with long stems and opposite, oval leaves. Its flowers change from white to yellow and are fragrant. It is relatively easy to grow and needs support due to its climbing nature.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, China, Japan)
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: friendship, devotion
• Traits: climbing plant, fragrant flower, easy care, outdoor planting
• Also known as: Japanese Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright shade rather than direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Lonicera japonica?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lonicera japonica?

It likes Prefers bright shade rather than direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Lonicera japonica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Lonicera japonica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal humidity.. Fertilise Apply a slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..