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Forsythia

Forsythia

Golden bells

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonEarly spring
Cut flowersLasts 1-2 weeks in a vase

Meaning

Looking ahead, welcoming spring

It covers itself in little gold flowers once it's in water. The spring messenger in the north.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Somewhere bright

Water

Change the water every 3 days

Temperature

Room temperature

Preservative

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Cut the branches on a slant and stand them in water. Somewhere warm, they flower in a few days.

Day to day

  • Change the water every 3 days
  • After the flowers fade, tender leaves come out. Those look good too.

Common questions

How do I tell it from winter jasmine?

Forsythia usually has 4 petals, and the twigs are hollow. Winter jasmine usually has 6 petals, and the twigs are green.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.