Black eyed susan vine.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Flowering vine

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 8 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 11

Floración

Late spring to autumn

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, rich potting mix

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

10 a 30°C

Humedad

50 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Tender perennial, often grown as an annual.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

There are no notable skin irritants associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is not typically considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

1,5 a 2,5m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

orange, yellow, white, 3 a 5cm

Frutos

brown, late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• 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.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

• Susana de ojos negros — Despite the shared common name, this is a completely different plant that grows as a clump-forming perennial.

Ciencia

Familia

Acanthaceae

Género

Thunbergia

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical eastern Africa.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

container gardening, trellis climber, hanging baskets

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.