Scaevola aemula

Fan Flower

WhatsApp
Trailing shrub native to Australia with fan-shaped blue flowers and succulent-like foliage. Ideal for hanging baskets in sunny spots.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Half-shade / Sun pets Pet Friendly
info

Plant Details

Common Name Fan Flower
Family Goodeniaceae
Genus Scaevola
Species Aemula
Origin Australia
Blooming Summer to Autumn, blue or white flowers
Leaf Color Green with grey undertones
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite for optimal drainage

water_drop
Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, allow slight drying between waterings; reduce in winter dormancy

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to partial shade; high light essential for abundant flowering and compact growth

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during spring and summer growing season

content_cut
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and trim leggy stems

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Scaevola taccada
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Scaevola taccada

Beach Naupaka

account_treeGoodeniaceae location_onTropical Indo-Pacific

info Price unavailable

favorite