Fairy Fan-Flower
Also known as
fairy fan-flower and common fan-flower
Taxonomy
Scaevola aemula
Scaevola
Goodeniaceae
Asterales
How to care for Fairy Fan-Flower
Water
How often to water your Fairy Fan-Flower
every 9
Fairy Fan-Flower 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Fairy Fan-Flower in your home
a window
Fairy Fan-Flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fairy Fan-Flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fairy Fan-Flower in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fairy Fan-Flower
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 Fairy Fan-Flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Fairy Fan-Flower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Fairy Fan-Flower 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
Fairy Fan-Flower 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Fairy Fan-Flower 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!
Growth Pattern
Fairy Fan-Flower grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Fairy Fan-Flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Fairy Fan-Flower
Fairy Fan-Flower
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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