0Lonicera nitida
- Common name
- Box-leaved honeysuckle
- Taxonomy
- Family: Caprifoliaceae · Genus: Lonicera
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-20 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Semi-shaded balcony or east/west window – protect from harsh midday sun.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
Lonicera tip: Keep the roots shaded and the shoots in sun – it reduces aphids and mildew.
Box-leaved honeysuckle – what to know
Box-leaved honeysuckle (Lonicera nitida) – family: Caprifoliaceae, genus: Lonicera. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -20 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
All Lonicera species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Box-leaved honeysuckle?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Box-leaved honeysuckle need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Box-leaved honeysuckle get?
Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Box-leaved honeysuckle toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Box-leaved honeysuckle flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Lonicera: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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