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Browneyed Susan

About Browneyed Susan

Rudbeckia triloba is a biennial or short-lived perennial that grows easily in average, moist, well-drained soils. The plant's typical height is 3 to 5 feet with 2 to 4 inch leaves and 2 to 3 inch yellow flowers with dark purple-brown center disks. The leaves often have 3 lobes and a rosette of leaves that originate at the base of the stem persists through the winter.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Rudbeckia triloba

Genus

Rudbeckia

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Brown-eyed susan, Thin-leaved coneflower and Three-leaved coneflower

How to care for Browneyed Susan

💦 Water

How often to water your Browneyed Susan

Browneyed Susan needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
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☀️ Light

Finding light for Browneyed Susan in your home

Browneyed Susan love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Browneyed Susan does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Browneyed Susan in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Browneyed Susan

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Browneyed Susan: repot after 2X growth

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.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Browneyed Susan is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Browneyed Susan prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Browneyed Susan requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Browneyed Susan is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Browneyed Susan does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Browneyed Susan should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Browneyed Susan is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Browneyed Susan can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Browneyed Susan can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Browneyed Susan, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.