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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 31, 2018
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Plant roots will, actually, travel deeper in search of water. If the top remains just a little dry in between watering, it will force roots to seek water from deeper portions in the soil. Watering too frequently can create a very shallow root system.

    Now, as to why it is not flowering... This is more than likely due to there being too much nitrogen in your soil. This can happen when using slow release fertilizer. There is no control over the length of time that the nitrogen will be released.

    You can correct this by adding fertilizers high in phosphorous and potassium, but that have no nitrogen. This will raise the pH and make these elements more available to the plants.

    This article will help you on the care of lonicera: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/honeysuckle-vine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 26, 2018
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    There are many varieties that have red flowers, so it is difficult to say the type you have.

    Yellowing leaves can be caused by disease, lack of moisture, leaf scorch or even Scale insects.

    Apply a balanced 10-10-10 all-purpose fertilizer in spring when the honeysuckle starts to produce new growth. Use 1 tablespoon of 10-10-10 fertilizer for every 1 foot of height of your honeysuckle. For example, a 3-foot-tall honeysuckle should receive 3 tablespoons of fertilizer.

    Water the honeysuckle immediately after applying the fertilizer, using enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches. This helps carry the fertilizer's nutrients down to the plant's roots and also minimizes the risk of nitrogen burns.

    Don't fertilize your honeysuckle more than once a year because this may cause the plant to produce lots of leaves but few flowers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/honeysuckle-vine-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/types-of-honeysuckle-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 1, 2018
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    This sounds like you need to apply a fertilizer. I recommend an all-purpose at least twice a year. It would also help to add dolomitic lime to keep the pH of the soil stable. Here is a link to more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/honeysuckle-vine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 23, 2018
    Certified Expert
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    Yes, there are several different types. Yellow and white, and some pink are non-native, invasives that spread just about everywhere.

    What you are seeing is likely a cross between your plants, and other wild varieties around.

    For the sake of your ornamental vine, you should remove all of these wild seedlings and established plants. They will outcrowd and outcompete your vine, killing it off completely within a few years, likely.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 12, 2019
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    This article will help you to find the most suitable variety for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/types-of-honeysuckle-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 4, 2019
    A.

    I see some Leaf Minor damage on a couple of leaves in this image.

    Treat with Neem Oil.
    These articles will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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