Goodenia rupestris Plant Care
Goodenia rupestris Carolin
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Goodenia rupestris, commonly known as rock hand-flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae and is endemic to the Northern Territory section of the Petermann Ranges. It is an ascending or pendulous perennial herb with crowded elliptic to lance-shaped leaves with the narrower end towards the base, and racemes of yellow flowers.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Goodenia rupestris?
Goodenia rupestris grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Goodenia rupestris Native To?
What Is the Goodenia rupestris?
Goodenia rupestris (Goodenia rupestris) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Goodenia genus. Goodenia rupestris is native to the Northern Territory section of the Petermann Ranges.
Goodenia rupestris displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Goodenia rupestris produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Goodenia rupestris Need?
Goodenia rupestris thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Goodenia rupestris?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Goodenia rupestris to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Goodenia rupestris?
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 rupestris?
Goodenia rupestris 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 rupestris Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Goodenia rupestris, 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 rupestris?
Goodenia rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris Carolin, family Goodeniaceae (first published in Telopea 2: 64 (1980)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Goodenia rupestris, 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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