Cultivation methods and precautions of potted honeysuckle

Potted honeysuckle is easy to grow and the propagation method is simple. Cuttings can be done every year, but the survival rate of cuttings is higher in spring and autumn, specifically in July and August. This is the peak growth season and the branches take root faster. Pay attention to weather conditions when planting. Do not plant in rainy weather.

Cultivation method of potted honeysuckle

When choosing a flowerpot for potted honeysuckle, you should choose a pot with large space and good air permeability to provide a sufficiently comfortable growing space for the honeysuckle. At the same time, it naturally likes sunlight, but cannot tolerate long-term exposure to strong light. Since May and June, it is no longer suitable to be grown directly outdoors. In summer, you can water the flowers once in the relatively cool morning and evening.

1. Choose the right flower pot

The flowerpot is an important factor in determining the growth of honeysuckle. The larger the space, the more vigorous and dense its roots will be, so it can grow taller and bloom bright flowers. Therefore, before planting honeysuckle, choosing a suitable flowerpot is of utmost importance.

2. Soil

When choosing soil, you should choose loose, porous, and highly air-permeable granular structure soil. At the same time, in order to improve the permeability of the soil, you can also put a layer of gravel at the bottom of the flowerpot. When choosing, you can give priority to soils rich in organic matter such as peat soil and leaf mold.

3. Adequate lighting

Adequate light is a prerequisite for plant photosynthesis, growth and development. Honeysuckle should be placed in a place with good lighting conditions, and use scattered light to maintain it, providing it with a good and sufficient lighting environment. Avoid long-term direct sunlight. Strong light exposure will accelerate the evaporation of water in the plant and soil and affect the normal growth of honeysuckle. If necessary, appropriate light blocking can be carried out.

4. Watering should be reasonable

Before watering, you can decide whether watering is needed by judging the moisture content of the soil in the pot. If the soil is dry, then add water, otherwise no watering is needed. At the same time, watering should be moderate so that the soil in the pot is always in a relatively moist state. When watering in winter, the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced to keep the soil moisture in a relatively dry state to prevent the plant roots from being frozen.

5. Prune appropriately

Proper pruning can not only ensure the healthy growth of the plant, but also improve the beauty of the plant. Shortening the overgrown branches and cutting off the diseased branches and leaves can ensure the full absorption and utilization of nutrients by the plant. At the same time, the remaining flowers on the plant should be cut off after the flowering period, and the cut ends of the branches and leaves should be properly disinfected after pruning to prevent bacteria from infecting the plant and affecting its growth.

Precautions for potted honeysuckle maintenance

Honeysuckle must be placed in a place with the most sunlight. During the rainy days, attention should be paid to drainage and ventilation. Diseased branches and leaves should be cleaned regularly to avoid the invasion of pests and diseases, or the plant can be sprayed with medicine in advance.