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Honeysuckle
金銀花
(Lonicera japonica)
Growing Facts
Hong Kong Year Round
At least 6 hours of sunlight daily
Full Sun
Moderate amount of water
Keep the potting soil constantly moist but not too moist
Choose a pot at least 40cm wide.
Space 30-90 cm apart.
Fun Facts
Honeysuckle is a plant in the Lonicera family. It has medicinal value for clearing away heat and detoxifying, and it is also one of the ingredients in the herbal tea "Five Flowers Tea".
Because honeysuckle blooms white at the beginning, and turns yellow on the second or third day. Therefore, yellow and white flowers can often be seen, on the same plant, that why its also called 'Gold Sliver Flower' in Chinese.
The effect of honeysuckle is also commonly used to treat eczema, folliculitis, acne, prickly heat, and other skin diseases caused by heat and toxins.
香港全年生長期
每日至少六小時日照
充足陽光
澆水量適量
保持泥土濕潤,但不要濕透
選擇一個最少 40 厘米寬的盆
每棵間隔 30-90厘米
