Black eyed Susan vine grow and care – herbaceous vine of the genus Thunbergia also known as Thunbergia alata, Black eyed Susan vine, perennial evergreen but in colder climate grow as annual, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics, temperate, tropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+ as perennial 5+ as annual.
Leaves color green in deltoid to elliptic shape with andulate edges
Black eyed susan flower
Flower color can be: orange, red, white, pink or yellow with five petals the black inner color.
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How to grow Black eyed Susan vine growing and care:
Trellising
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Mites
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
1-5m, 3-18 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / in hot climate Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Mostly orange, red, white, pink or yellow with five petals the black inner color
Scientific name:
Thunbergia alata