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THUNBERGIA alata - Black Eyed Susan
Family: Acanthaceae
Characteristics: Vine 150 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 30
Seed per gram: Approx. 38
A popular decorative trailing or twining vine with eye-catching 2.5 cm blooms of yellow or orange flowers
An excellent plant that grows quickly from seed and flowers in the first season.
A delicate vine that is not woody and easy to control. Ideal for growing in hanging baskets or for growing up posts or a trellis.
Grow notes:
Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination of this genus is around 18-22°C
- Place the seed in a container and pour in warm water and soak overnight.
- The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
- Sow 6mm deep.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
- The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
- Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22C
General note: Seeds of many species are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
Prefers well-drained soil in an open sunny position.
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