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
Water
How often to water your Browneyed susan
every 9
Browneyed susan needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
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Finding light for Browneyed susan in your home
a window
Browneyed susan love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Browneyed susan does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Browneyed susan in your home š”.
Nutrients
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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Browneyed susan is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
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!
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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Browneyed susan is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Browneyed susan can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
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.
Care Summary for Browneyed susan
Browneyed susan
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
