Narrow Leaf Goodenia Plant Care
Goodenia stenophylla F.Muell.
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Goodenia stenophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae and is endemic to the south-west coast of Western Australia. It is an erect shrub with linear or tapering leaves and racemes of white flowers with purplish spots.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Narrow Leaf Goodenia?
Narrow Leaf Goodenia grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Narrow Leaf Goodenia Native To?
What Is the Narrow Leaf Goodenia?
Narrow Leaf Goodenia (Goodenia stenophylla) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Goodenia genus. Narrow Leaf Goodenia is native to the south-west coast of Western Australia.
Narrow Leaf Goodenia displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Narrow Leaf Goodenia produces small tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Narrow Leaf Goodenia Need?
Narrow Leaf Goodenia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Narrow Leaf Goodenia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Narrow Leaf Goodenia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Narrow Leaf 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 Narrow Leaf Goodenia?
Narrow Leaf Goodenia 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 Narrow Leaf Goodenia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Narrow Leaf 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 Narrow Leaf Goodenia?
Narrow Leaf 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.
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Narrow Leaf 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.
Narrow Leaf 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 stenophylla F.Muell., family Goodeniaceae (first published in Fragm. 1: 113 (1859)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Narrow Leaf 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.
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