Honeysuckle planting methods and precautions

When to plant honeysuckle

Honeysuckle can be propagated by sowing in April. If it is planted by cuttings, it can be done on rainy days in summer and autumn. If the honeysuckle seedlings are well grown, they can be transplanted in spring and autumn, specifically in February-April or October-November.

How to plant honeysuckle

Seed planting: The time is April in spring, and the survival rate will be relatively high. Soak the full seeds in 40-degree warm water for a day. After germination, plant the seeds in the soil and cover them with 1 cm of soil. Spray water appropriately every day. It will take 7-10 days for the seedlings to grow.

Planting of branches: It is best to do branch cuttings of honeysuckle in the rainy season. Do not choose winter as it is not good for the rooting of the branches. Cut a section of strong branches with a length of 30-35 cm, cut off the leaves at the lower end, and then insert it into loose soil. Finally, press the soil firmly.

Honeysuckle planting and management technology

1. Planting time: In the honeysuckle seedling planting technology, the first thing to do is to plant it at the right time. The best planting time is spring and autumn. At this time, the growth is vigorous and can recover quickly. When planting, you must pay attention to choose a period with clear weather.

2. Preparation: Before planting honeysuckle seedlings, you need to choose suitable soil. It is suitable for planting in loose, fertile sandy soil. You can mix humus soil, river sand, garden soil and a small amount of organic fertilizer to ensure the growth of honeysuckle.

3. Prune the roots: Before planting the honeysuckle seedlings, you can prune the old and rotten roots to ensure the growth of the honeysuckle. After pruning, the wounds need to be disinfected to reduce the appearance of pathogens.

4. Planting in pots: Plant the processed honeysuckle seedlings in the soil, dig a hole in advance, then put the plant in, compact the soil, and then observe the dryness and wetness of the soil. Spray water appropriately to keep the soil moist. Next, you need to strengthen the later management of the plants to ensure the smooth survival of the plants.

Precautions for honeysuckle maintenance

Honeysuckle likes light, so provide sufficient light and pay attention to the uniformity of light. Keep the soil slightly moist at ordinary times. Don't water too much in spring. Stop watering in winter. Use cake fertilizer once a week during the growth period. Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the flowering period. Pinch the tips when sprouting in spring. Cut off dry and weak branches in time at other times. Repot every one or two years.

1. Light: Honeysuckle prefers light, and its growth will be promoted in an environment with sufficient sunlight. If the maintenance environment is dark, the branches and leaves will grow too long, and its flowering will be hindered. In addition to ensuring the light exposure time, you also need to rotate the direction of the flowerpot every once in a while to ensure uniform light exposure.

2. Watering: To ensure the growth of honeysuckle, it is necessary to replenish water in time. Usually, the soil needs to be kept slightly moist. If the soil is too dry, it must be watered in time and watered thoroughly. Do not water too much in spring. Stop watering when the temperature is too low in winter. In summer, the amount of water can be appropriately more.

3. Fertilization: Fertilization of honeysuckle should be carried out regularly, generally once a week, using decomposed cake fertilizer. However, during the flowering period, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be reduced and more phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer can be used instead.

4. Pruning: When the honeysuckle sprouts in spring, you need to pinch the top of the honeysuckle and remove the axillary buds at the top. In addition, if you find some unsuitable branches at other times, you should also cut them off in time, such as dry and weak branches, because they will affect the development of other healthy branches.

5. Repotting: If the soil is not suitable, it will not only affect the growth of the honeysuckle, but also easily breed some diseases and pests. Therefore, it is best to repot every one to two years and clean the impurities in the soil regularly.