Indian Honeyberry Plant
Lonicera caerulea, or Indian Honeyberry, is a hardy shrub growing 1-2m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible berries with medicinal properties.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 to 1.5 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Loamy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
55% to 70%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Early Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 4 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15-20 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Cognitive Function
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot, Root Rot
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Brown or black spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting
Apply sulfur-based sprays, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Neem oil, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, neem oil, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides ,Fungicides with copper, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl