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Black-eyed Susan vine Plant Care
Eupatoriastrum corvii (McVaugh) B.L.Turner
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With its delicate, feathery leaves that resemble delicate lace, this plant originates from the mountains of Central Asia. Plant collectors are drawn to Eupatoriastrum corvii for its unique foliage and its ability to thrive in cooler climates, making it a sought-after addition to their collections.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Black-eyed Susan vine?
Water Black-eyed Susan vine every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Black-eyed Susan vine?
Black-eyed Susan vine (Eupatoriastrum corvii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Eupatoriastrum genus. Black-eyed Susan vine is native to Tropical Africa. Black-eyed Susan vine is also known as Thunbergia alata.
Black-eyed Susan vine displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Black-eyed Susan vine produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Black-eyed Susan vine?
Eupatoriastrum corvii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Black-eyed Susan vine Need?
Black-eyed Susan vine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Black-eyed Susan vine Prefer?
Eupatoriastrum corvii grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Black-eyed Susan vine prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Black-eyed Susan vine?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Black-eyed Susan vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Black-eyed Susan vine?
Feed Black-eyed Susan vine every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Black-eyed Susan vine?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Black-eyed Susan vine?
Black-eyed Susan vine can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to green-leaved eupatorium plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Black-eyed Susan vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Black-eyed Susan vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Black-eyed Susan vine?
Black-eyed Susan vine is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Black-eyed Susan vine Need?
Black-eyed Susan vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Black-eyed Susan vine is native to Tropical Africa. In cooler regions, grow Black-eyed Susan vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Black-eyed Susan vine is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Eupatoriastrum genus — compare its care with other Eupatoriastrum species on PlantoScan.
Eupatoriastrum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Black-eyed Susan vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eupatoriastrum corvii (McVaugh) B.L.Turner, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 67: 337 (1989)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Black-eyed Susan vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Neptalí Ramírez Marcial, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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