Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Scaevola humilis or Fairy Fan-Flower

The genus Scaevola, family Goodeniaceae, comprises 100 species of tropical plants native to Polynesia and Australia. Some species are: Scaevola humilis, Scaevola taccada, Scaevola coriacea, Scaevola gaudichaudii, Scaevola repens.

Common names: Fairy Fan-Flower, Ground Cover Scaevola. This species is native to Australia.

They are semi-succulent perennials with rapid growth and a creeping or hanging habit that reach 25 cm (9.84") in height. They have deep green serrated leaves. The blue-violet flowers are small and have 5 fan-shaped petals. They bloom during the summer and early fall.

Fairy Fan-Flower is used in rockery, in dry areas of the garden and in pots for balconies and terraces. It's ideal for coastal gardens and for cities (it resists pollution).

Scaevola humilis needs full sun or semi-shade exposure.

The soil must be very well drained and fertile and light.

Water sparingly because they resist drought very well. Fairy Fan-Flower is sensitive to excess water.

Prune faded flowers to encourage more flower production.

Fertilize biweekly with mineral fertilizer during flowering.

Scaevola humilis is a quite resistant plant to pests and diseases; sometimes it can be attacked by aphids.

Ground Cover Scaevola is propagated by cuttings in spring.

Images of the plant Scaevola humilis or Fairy Fan-Flower