- Light: Full sun - at least 6 hours a day. It will bloom less in partial shade.
- Watering: Regular and consistent. Likes soil that is moist but not soggy. In hot summer - every day or two.
- Support: Needs a structure to climb - trellis, fence, wires, or pergola.
- Temperature: Loves heat 18-30°C. Sensitive to frost - in Israel, it is grown as an annual.
- Soil: Rich, well-draining, with compost.
- Fertilization: Fertilizer for flowering once every two weeks during the growing season.
Black-eyed Susie (Winged Thunbergia) 24 cm pot (10 liters) (perennial for the garden)
Black-eyed Susie (Winged Thunbergia) 24 cm pot (10 liters) (perennial for the garden)
- בקרת איכות מקצועית על כל מוצר לפני שליחתו
- אריזה מוקפדת לבטיחות כל מוצר
- משלוח עד הביתהאספקה מתבצעת בהתאם לאזורי החלוקה ולזמני האספקה
משלימים לצמח מטפס
- אורFull sun or partial shade
- השקיהבינונית
- רמת גידולבינוני
- מיקוםBalcony and garden · Full sun or partial shade

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Black-Eyed Susan is a charming climber that will cover your fence, pergola, or trellis in a waterfall of yellow-orange flowers with a stunning black "eye" in the center. It blooms profusely throughout the summer and into autumn, grows quickly, and is very easy to cultivate. The English name, "Black-Eyed Susan," perfectly describes its unique appearance. Perfect for creating a colorful and cheerful corner on a balcony or in the garden!
🌱 Growing Conditions
⚠️ Common Problems and Solutions
- Poor flowering: Lack of sun! Move to a brighter spot or fertilize with a flowering fertilizer.
- Yellow leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage. Ensure water drains properly.
- Curled or dry leaves: Lack of water, especially on hot days.
- Plant not climbing: Needs to be guided and tied to support at the beginning.
- Aphids: Check under the leaves. Treat with potassium soap or pressurized water.
- Powdery mildew: Improve ventilation, reduce watering on the leaves.
💚 Why choose Black-Eyed Susan?
- 🌸 Profuse flowering: Hundreds of flowers throughout the summer and autumn.
- 🎨 Stunning colors: Yellow, orange, white, pink, and red.
- 📈 Fast growth: Can reach 2-3 meters in one season.
- 🦋 Attracts butterflies and bees: Contributes to the ecosystem.
- 🏠 Green screen: Perfect for creating privacy on a balcony.
📋 Plant Information
- Scientific name: Thunbergia alata
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Other names: Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Clock Vine
- Origin: Southeast Africa
- Mature height: 2-3 meters (up to 6 meters in tropical climates)
- Growth rate: Very fast
- Lifecycle: Perennial in warm climates, annual in Israel
- Flowering season: Spring to autumn
- 📏 The height is of the mature plant – the size it will eventually reach, not the size at which it is sent to you.
Collect seeds for next year! At the end of the season, small seed pods form. Let them dry on the plant, collect, and store in a dry, cool place. In early spring, plant them indoors and move them outside after the last frost. This way, you can enjoy them year after year for free!
Want to learn more? The complete guide to Thunbergia (Black-Eyed Susan)
Everything you need to know about plant care - light, watering, fertilization, and common problems - in one guide.









