Black-eyed Susan vine
Thunbergia alata
Akanthusgewächse (Acanthaceae) (Acanthaceae)
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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A
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A
S
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N
D
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
35 cm
Row spacing
35 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Black-eyed Susanne belongs to the acanthus family (Acanthaceae). It is a counterclockwise twining annual herbaceous climber and grows up to 2 m tall. The fine flowers are yellow, orange, red, white and multicolored.
Origin:
Southeast Africa
Best to preplant, otherwise late flowering. Germination after 2-3 weeks at 18°C. Soaking for about 5 h in chamomile tea should favor germination. Sensitive to frost. Protected from wind. Also good in partial shade. Cut back by 1/3 3 weeks after planting. If not cultivated as a hanging plant, it needs a climbing aid. Also good as a screen, then place several plants next to each other. Can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
No antagonistic plants
Powdery Mildew
Root Rot
Aphids
Spider Mites
Scale Insects
Whitefly
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