Goodenia debilis Plant Care
Goodenia debilis A.E.Holland & T.P.Boyle
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Goodenia debilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae and is endemic to Queensland. It is an annual herb with linear to lance-shaped leaves at the base of the plant, and leafy racemes of cream-coloured or yellow flowers with brownish markings.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Goodenia debilis?
Goodenia debilis grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Goodenia debilis Native To?
What Is the Goodenia debilis?
Goodenia debilis (Goodenia debilis) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Goodenia genus. Goodenia debilis is native to Queensland.
Goodenia debilis displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Goodenia debilis produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Goodenia debilis Need?
Goodenia debilis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Goodenia debilis?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Goodenia debilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Goodenia debilis?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Goodenia debilis?
Goodenia debilis can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hairy goodenia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Goodenia debilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Goodenia debilis, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Goodenia debilis?
Goodenia debilis is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Goodenia debilis is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Goodenia genus — compare its care with other Goodenia species on PlantoScan.
Goodenia is part of the Goodeniaceae plant family — browse all Goodeniaceae genera and species.
Goodenia debilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Goodenia Species
Other Goodenia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Goodenia debilis A.E.Holland & T.P.Boyle, family Goodeniaceae (first published in Austrobaileya 6: 256 (2002)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Goodenia debilis, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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