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Beach Naupaka (Scaevola taccada)

Scaevola taccada, commonly known as Beach Naupaka, is a salt-tolerant shrub native to tropical coastlines, featuring fleshy leaves and white fan-shaped flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerant of sandy, saline soils found in coastal environments.

Temperature

Grows best in warm temperatures between 20-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed lightly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.

Tolerates partial shade but may flower less profusely.

Water

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Ensure good drainage, especially in containers.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Tolerant of sandy, saline soils found in coastal environments.

Temperature

Grows best in warm temperatures between 20-30°C.

Can tolerate brief cooler periods but is sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed lightly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-3 m

Spread

1-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Lobelia frutescens Mill.
Lobelia koenigii (Vahl) Saff.
Lobelia piliplena Kuntze
Lobelia sericea Kuntze
Lobelia taccada Gaertn.
Lobelia velutina Kuntze
Roemeria lobelia Dennst.
Scaevola bela-modagani Schult.
Scaevola billardierei D.Dietr.
Scaevola chlorantha de Vriese
Scaevola fauriei H.Lév.
Scaevola frutescens (Mill.) K.Krause
Scaevola koenigii Vahl
Scaevola lambertiana de Vriese
Scaevola lativaga Hance
Scaevola leschenaultii DC.
Scaevola macrocalyx de Vriese
Scaevola piliplena Miq.
Scaevola plumerioides Nutt.
Scaevola sericea Vahl
Scaevola velutina C.Presl
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyGoodeniaceae
  • genusScaevola
  • speciesScaevola taccada
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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