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Creeping Selliera Plant Care
Selliera radicans Cav.
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With its glossy green, succulent-like leaves and creeping habit, this plant originates from the coastal regions of Australia and New Zealand. Its unique appearance and ability to thrive in salty conditions make it a sought-after addition to collections of coastal and xeriscape plants.
Every 2–3 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Creeping Selliera?
Water Creeping Selliera every 2–3 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Creeping Selliera Native To?
What Is the Creeping Selliera?
Creeping Selliera (Selliera radicans) belongs to the Goodeniaceae family within the Selliera genus. Creeping Selliera is native to New Zealand, the severely range-restricted Goodenia heenanii. Creeping Selliera is also known as Rooting Selliera.
Creeping Selliera displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Creeping Selliera produces small, delicate white or pink flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Creeping Selliera?
Selliera radicans requires watering every 2–3 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 2–3 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Creeping Selliera Need?
Creeping Selliera thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Creeping Selliera Prefer?
Selliera radicans grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Creeping Selliera prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Creeping Selliera?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Creeping Selliera to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Creeping Selliera?
Feed Creeping Selliera every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Creeping Selliera?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Creeping Selliera?
Creeping Selliera can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Creeping Selliera Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Creeping Selliera, 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 Creeping Selliera?
Creeping Selliera is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Creeping Selliera Need?
Creeping Selliera grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Creeping Selliera is native to New Zealand, the severely range-restricted Goodenia heenanii.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Creeping Selliera 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 Selliera genus — compare its care with other Selliera species on PlantoScan.
Selliera is part of the Goodeniaceae plant family — browse all Goodeniaceae genera and species.
Creeping Selliera thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Selliera radicans Cav., family Goodeniaceae (first published in Anales Ci. Nat. 1: 31 (1799)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Creeping Selliera, 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: Thomas Mesaglio, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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