The honeysuckle plant  also has a very funny name, the braid plant or braid plant because at the seedling stage, people often plant 3-5 plants together in one place and then weave them together. The tree trunk is flexible and durable. The tree can reach a maximum height of more than 6 meters. The leaves spread as wide as a hand and are green all year round.

Honeysuckle blooms from April to November, consists of large pale cream petals, blooms at night and emits a gentle scent. Honeysuckle fruit is egg-shaped, about 10cm in diameter. When ripe, the fruit is light brown. The dried fruit cracks and drops about 10 – 20 seeds. However, it is possible that in unsuitable environments and conditions, it is very rare to see honeysuckle blooming.

Feng shui meaning

The name of this tree also conveys the feng shui meaning of wealth, prosperity, “money flowing in like Da River water” for the homeowner. The honeysuckle tree has 5 leaves symbolizing the 5 elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, helping to maintain stability and harmony for the house and room. Many feng shui experts also believe that this plant can balance your energy sources and control your finances. 

The number of honeysuckle plants placed in the house is also one of the factors that need to be paid attention to. Usually people plant 1, 3, 5 honeysuckle plants in a pot according to the following meanings:

– Number 1 is called the heavenly pillar, which means reaching up to the sky and stirring up water, resilient and indomitable.

– The number 3 is called the three talents, the three religions symbolize heaven, earth, and humanity, or people have a saying that heaven and earth benefit people, and in some places, their feng shui concept is that number 3 symbolizes blessings and fortune. and longevity

– Number 5 is called the five blessings, honeysuckle braided usually braids 5 trees together with feng shui meanings of blessing, fortune, longevity, peace, and prosperity.

Uses

Because of its many unique feng shui benefits, honeysuckle is used as a gift, interior decoration for living rooms, desks, offices, hotels…

In addition, the plant is also one of the remedies to help treat rashes and allergies; Treats colds, fever, ulcers, lung cancer, long-term cancer, sore throat, mumps, psoriasis, pimples… 

How to plant and care

Honeysuckle plants are often planted directly in the ground or in pots, placed in a sunny place and need to be watered 1-2 times a week, adapting to all hot and cold weather. If well cared for, the tree can grow 2 meters tall.

For Honeysuckle plants when placed indoors, watering will be done every 8 – 12 days for 1 watering session. (Note that the soil must be dry before watering next time)

Temperature

Maintain the plant in an environment between 18 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius. The plant can live in an air-conditioned room with appropriate temperature adjustment conditions.

Light

Avoid direct sunlight on the plant for a long time. Plants should live outdoors under a tree canopy to absorb more natural light and grow better. Plants still grow normally if placed indoors with fluorescent lights.

Water

Honeysuckle plants can more or less withstand drought, but you should maintain a sufficient amount of water so that the water soaks all the soil in the pot, avoiding waterlogging.

Take care of

To prevent pests, for indoor plants, you should keep them in a cool, airy, shaded place. Expose the plant to sunlight 1-2 hours/week, the best time is from 7 to 9 am for the plant to restore chlorophyll.

To prevent withering, avoid direct sunlight on the plant, keep it in a cool place with fresh air and avoid strong winds.

In the early stages of planting a tree, you should avoid strong impacts that damage the tree’s root system. You should only cut off yellow or withered leaves, mix nitrogen into the water at a low concentration to water the tree once a week. .