Browneyed susan
Also known as
Brown-eyed susan, Thin-leaved coneflower and Three-leaved coneflower
Taxonomy
Rudbeckia triloba
Rudbeckia
Asteraceae
Asterales
How to care for Browneyed susan
How often to water your Browneyed susan

every 9
Browneyed susan needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Browneyed susan in your home

a window
Browneyed susan may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Browneyed susan

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Browneyed susan after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Browneyed susan
Browneyed susan
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.