Goodenia integerrima Plant Care
Goodenia integerrima Carolin
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Goodenia integerrima, commonly known as gypsum goodenia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a low-lying to ascending, perennial herb with linear leaves clustered on the stems, and umbels of yellow flowers with a brownish centre.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Goodenia integerrima?
Goodenia integerrima grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Goodenia integerrima Native To?
What Is the Goodenia integerrima?
Goodenia integerrima (Goodenia integerrima) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Goodenia genus. Goodenia integerrima is native to the south-west of Western Australia.
Goodenia integerrima displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Goodenia integerrima produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Goodenia integerrima Need?
Goodenia integerrima thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Goodenia integerrima?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Goodenia integerrima to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Goodenia integerrima?
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 integerrima?
Goodenia integerrima can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Goodenia integerrima Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Goodenia integerrima, 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 integerrima?
Goodenia integerrima 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.
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Goodenia integerrima 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 integerrima thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Goodenia integerrima Carolin, family Goodeniaceae (first published in Telopea 3: 546 (1990)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Goodenia integerrima, 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.
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