Black Eyed Susan White (Thunbergia alata) Rare Flowering Live Plant

Add elegance and charm to your garden with the Black Eyed Susan White Vine (Thunbergia alata) – a rare, fast-growing flowering creeper that produces eye-catching white blooms with striking dark centres. Perfect for adding visual interest, this versatile plant can be trained on a trellis, arch, or fence, cover walls, or cascade beautifully from hanging baskets. Its lush green foliage and continu... Read Full Description

Add elegance and charm to your garden with the Black Eyed Susan White Vine (Thunbergia alata) – a rare, fast-growing flowering creeper that produces eye-catching white blooms with striking dark centres. Perfect for adding visual interest, this versatile plant can be trained on a trellis, arch, or fence, cover walls, or cascade beautifully from hanging baskets. Its lush green foliage and continuous blooming habit make it a true garden highlight!

Plant Type	Well Rooted Plant
Family	Acanthaceae
Common Names	Black Eyed Susan Vine, White Black-eyed Susan Vine, Thunbergia alata white, White Eyed Susan
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata
First Bloom	1 month
Flower Colour	White with dark centre
Ideal Temperature	15°C to 30°C
Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Plant Size	Approximately 2 ft
Flowering Frequency	Throughout The Year
Maintenance Required	Easy

 🌸 Why Choose  Black Eyed Susan White?

Fast Climber:

This vine quickly establishes itself and can be trained to grow on trellises, fences, balconies, and hanging baskets, making it ideal for both large and compact spaces.

Unique White Blooms:

Rare and elegant flowers with a soft contrasting eye.

Pollinator-Friendly:

Attracts butterflies and bees to your garden. 

Low Maintenance & Easy to Grow:

Ideal for Indian weather with simple care.

🌿 Plant Care Tips:

🌞 Sunlight

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. For more blooms, provide 4–6 hours of sunlight daily. Avoid deep shade as it may reduce flowering.

🌡️ Temperature

The ideal temperature range for the Black Eyed Susan White is 15°C to 30°C. It thrives in warm conditions and is sensitive to frost. 

🌱 Soil

The Black Eyed Susan White grows best in fertile, well-draining soil. For healthy growth, use a mix of garden soil, compost, and sand in equal parts to ensure good aeration and moisture balance. The ideal soil pH range is 6.0–7.5, slightly acidic to neutral. Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils to prevent root rot.

💧 Watering

Water the Black Eyed Susan White whenever the topsoil feels dry to the touch. Keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid overwatering, as soggy soil can lead to root rot. During the colder months, reduce the frequency of watering, as the plant’s growth slows and it requires less moisture. Always ensure the pot or ground has good drainage.

🪴Potting Options

Suitable for growing in 12-inch pots, hanging baskets, grow bags, or directly in the ground. Ensure the container has proper drainage holes.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

Regular pruning helps keep the plant healthy and blooming. Trim off dried leaves and spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and new growth. If the vines become too long or tangled, lightly cut them back to maintain a neat, compact shape and promote fuller growth.

🪜 Support

The Black Eyed Susan White Vine can grow up to 6–10 feet tall with the right support. Use a trellis, creeper net, arch, or fence to guide its climbing growth. Alternatively, you can let it trail gracefully from hanging pots or balcony railings for a stunning cascading display. Proper support not only enhances its appearance but also encourages healthier growth and flowering.

🌿 Fertiliser Tips

Feed your plant every 4 to 6 weeks with organic fertilisers like neem cake or fish amino acids. To promote blooming, add a little bone meal or Epsom salt. Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers—they’ll encourage leaf growth but not flowers.

🐞Common Pests:

The Black Eyed Susan plant is generally pest-resistant, but occasional infestations of aphids, spider mites, or whiteflies may occur. Treat with neem oil or Beauveria Bassiana to keep pests under control.

🐛 Common Problems & Solutions:

Yellow Leaves:

Caused by overwatering or poor drainage. Improve soil and add balanced fertiliser.

No Flowers:

Reduce nitrogen fertiliser, give more sunlight, and prune regularly.

Powdery Mildew:

Increase airflow, treat with neem spray.

Root Rot:

Use well-draining soil, avoid overwatering.

Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.

Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement