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Scaevola Aemula

Also known as

Fairy Fan-Flower, Fairy Fan-Flower, fairy fan-flower and common fan-flower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Scaevola aemula

Genus

Scaevola

Family

Goodeniaceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Scaevola Aemula

💦 Water

How often to water your Scaevola Aemula

Scaevola Aemula 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
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Fairy Fan-Flower in your home

Scaevola Aemula love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Scaevola Aemula does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Scaevola Aemula

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Scaevola Aemula: 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 Scaevola Aemula after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

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💦 Water Needs

Scaevola Aemula 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

Scaevola Aemula 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

Scaevola Aemula 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

Scaevola Aemula 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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🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Scaevola Aemula bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Scaevola Aemula has long, trailing foliage which makes them a great addition to a hanging planter. The newest growth will emerge from the tip of the stems.

Fairy Fan-Flower Lifecycle →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Scaevola Aemula can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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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 Scaevola Aemula, 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.