Cape honeysuckle

How to Grow and Care for Cape honeysuckle

Cape honeysuckle · Tecoma capensis
Also known as: West Indian honeysuckle

Worth trying in mild gardens if you have a sunny, sheltered wall and a fertile, well-drained soil. Otherwise, grow in a container and overwinter indoors

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Cape honeysuckle

Cape honeysuckle
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Worth trying in mild gardens if you have a sunny, sheltered wall and a fertile, well-drained soil. Otherwise, grow in a container and overwinter indoors

How to Water Cape honeysuckle?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape honeysuckle?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape honeysuckle?

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What Soil Is Best for Cape honeysuckle?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape honeysuckle?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Cape honeysuckle?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune Cape honeysuckle?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate Cape honeysuckle?

Propagate by seed, layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Cape honeysuckle?

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How to Care for Cape honeysuckle in Winter?

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How to Plant Cape honeysuckle?

Worth trying in mild gardens if you have a sunny, sheltered wall and a fertile, well-drained soil. Otherwise, grow in a container and overwinter indoors

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How to Repot Cape honeysuckle?

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How to Harvest Cape honeysuckle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

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The Toxicity of Cape honeysuckle

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Attributes of Cape honeysuckle

Plant typeShrubs · Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClimbing
OriginSouthern Africa, Swaziland

Scientific Classification

Species
Tecoma capensis
Genus
Tecoma
Family
Bignoniaceae
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