Black eyed susan vine.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Flowering vine

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

6 to 8 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 10 bis 11

Blütezeit

Late spring to autumn

Pflege

Provide a sturdy trellis for the vines to climb as they grow. Keep an eye out for pests like spider mites, especially when the air is dry. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but never soggy to keep the plant happy.

Gießen

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back long stems occasionally to encourage a bushier shape and more blooms.

Umtopfen

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound or you need to refresh the soil.

Boden

Well draining, rich potting mix

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

10 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

50 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Tender perennial, often grown as an annual.

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion should be avoided.

Kinder

Keep the small, round seeds away from young children as they pose a potential choking hazard.

Kontaktallergene

There are no notable skin irritants associated with this plant.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen is not typically considered a significant airborne allergen.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not intended for consumption and may cause digestive upset if ingested.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Trumpet shaped flowers with dark centers
• Heart shaped or triangular green leaves
• Vigorous twining vine growth habit
• Winged leaf stalks

Höhe

1,5 bis 2,5m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,6m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

orange, yellow, white, 3 bis 5cm

Früchte

brown, late summer

Häufige Probleme

• Whitefly — Small white insects that congregate on the undersides of leaves and suck sap.
• Spider mites — Tiny arachnids that cause stippling on leaves and thrive in dry, hot conditions.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

spring

Überwinterung

In cold climates, bring the container indoors to a bright, frost-free location. Keep the soil barely moist until spring growth resumes.

Im Kübel

It is excellent for containers, provided you use a pot at least 30 centimeters in diameter with a sturdy trellis.

Pair this vine with plants that enjoy similar moisture levels to ensure the soil stays consistently damp.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Sweet Potato — The trailing habit of the sweet potato vine complements the vertical growth of the black-eyed susan vine.
• Garden Petunia — Petunias provide a colorful, low-growing base that contrasts well with the climbing vine.

Ähnliche Arten

• Leuchtendes Mädchenauge — Despite the shared common name, this is a completely different plant that grows as a clump-forming perennial.

Botanisches

Familie

Acanthaceae

Gattung

Thunbergia

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Tropical eastern Africa.

Artenschutz

This species is not of conservation concern and is considered invasive in some tropical regions.

It grows as a vigorous climber in forest edges and disturbed areas, using its twining stems to reach sunlight.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

container gardening, trellis climber, hanging baskets

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need a trellis?

Yes, it is a twining vine that requires support to climb effectively.

Can I grow it in a pot?

It thrives in containers as long as it has a trellis and consistent moisture.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus honors Carl Peter Thunberg, while the species name alata refers to the winged petioles of the leaves.

Gut zu wissen

• It is a fast growing vine that can reach its full height in a single season.
• The genus is named after Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg.
• It is often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
• The flowers close up at night.