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Hairy Goodenia Plant Care
Goodenia hispida R.Br.
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Goodenia hispida is a unique plant known for its fuzzy, silver-green leaves that add texture to any garden. Native to Australia, it thrives in sunny, well-drained habitats and is cherished by plant enthusiasts for its drought tolerance and striking appearance.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy Goodenia?
Water Hairy Goodenia every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hairy Goodenia Native To?
What Is the Hairy Goodenia?
Hairy Goodenia (Goodenia hispida) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Goodenia genus. Hairy Goodenia is native to the Northern Territory.
Hairy Goodenia displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hairy Goodenia produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy Goodenia?
Goodenia hispida requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy Goodenia Need?
Hairy Goodenia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy Goodenia Prefer?
Goodenia hispida grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Hairy Goodenia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy Goodenia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Hairy Goodenia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy Goodenia?
Feed Hairy Goodenia every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Hairy Goodenia?
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 Hairy Goodenia?
Hairy Goodenia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to goodenia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hairy Goodenia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hairy Goodenia, 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 Hairy Goodenia?
Hairy Goodenia 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
Hairy Goodenia 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.
Hairy Goodenia 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 hispida R.Br., family Goodeniaceae (first published in Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 577 (1810)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hairy Goodenia, 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.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- 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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