Scaevola gaudichaudii Plant Care
Scaevola gaudichaudii Hook. & Arn.
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Scaevola gaudichaudii, the ridgetop naupaka, is a yellow-flowered shrub in the family Goodeniaceae endemic to Hawaii. Like other Scaevola called mountain or ridgetop naupaka, this species is commonly called naupaka kuahiwi in Hawaiian.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Scaevola gaudichaudii?
Scaevola gaudichaudii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Scaevola gaudichaudii Native To?
What Is the Scaevola gaudichaudii?
Scaevola gaudichaudii (Scaevola gaudichaudii) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Scaevola genus. Scaevola gaudichaudii is native to Hawaii.
Scaevola gaudichaudii displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Scaevola gaudichaudii produces fan-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Scaevola gaudichaudii Need?
Scaevola gaudichaudii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Scaevola gaudichaudii?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Scaevola gaudichaudii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Scaevola gaudichaudii?
Repot every 1-2 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 Scaevola gaudichaudii?
Scaevola gaudichaudii can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to beach cabbage plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Scaevola gaudichaudii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Scaevola gaudichaudii, 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 Scaevola gaudichaudii?
Scaevola gaudichaudii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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
Scaevola gaudichaudii 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 Scaevola genus — compare its care with other Scaevola species on PlantoScan.
Scaevola is part of the Goodeniaceae plant family — browse all Goodeniaceae genera and species.
Scaevola gaudichaudii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Scaevola Species
Other Scaevola species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Scaevola gaudichaudii Hook. & Arn., family Goodeniaceae (first published in Bot. Beechey Voy. : 89 (1832)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Scaevola gaudichaudii, 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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