Lonicera nitida

Box Honeysuckle

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Compact evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves, popular for hedges and topiary. Hardy in temperate zones.
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Plant Details

Common Name Box Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera
Species Nitida
Variety Standard
Origin China, Japan
Blooming Small fragrant white flowers in late spring, mainly grown for foliage
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil or potting mix with perlite for containers

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, allow top layer to dry between waterings in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Indoors needs bright indirect light.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growth period

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Pruning

Prune regularly to maintain shape, can be trimmed heavily as it recovers well. Best done in late winter or early summer.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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