Goodenia hederacea
Goodenia hederacea · Goodeniaceae
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Ideal time to plant goodenia hederacea: set it out when the soil is neither frozen nor waterlogged, and water generously as it establishes.
ID card
- French name
- Ivy-leaved Goodenia
- Family
- Goodeniaceae
- Plant type
- Creeping herbaceous plant
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowering
- Spring to summer (yellow flowers)
- Adult size
- 15 to 30 cm tall, spreading habit
- Hardiness
- Temperate to warm climate, frost-sensitive
- Origin
- Australia (south-east coasts)
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
Care
Watering
Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Water regularly in spring-summer, moderately in autumn-winter. Reduce watering during cold periods to prevent root rot.
Exposure and light
Prefer a location in sun to partial shade for optimal flowering. The plant tolerates a partially shaded spot but flowers less abundantly. Protect it from direct and intense rays in Mediterranean climates.
Soil type
Use a light, well-draining substrate enriched with organic matter. A potting soil-sand or potting soil-perlite mix works perfectly. Ensure that water never pools around the roots.
Pruning and maintenance
Pinch the tips in spring to encourage denser branching. Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering. Light pruning after flowering maintains a compact and attractive shape.
Fertilizing
Apply a balanced diluted fertilizer every 15 days during the growing season (April to September). Reduce fertilizing in winter. Avoid overfeeding, which would promote foliage at the expense of flowers.
Diseases and pests
Watch for powdery mildew in humid and stagnant conditions: improve air circulation. Aphids and spider mites can affect the plant in dry conditions. Excess moisture causes root or fungal rot.
Did you know?
Goodenia hederacea is native to the Australian coasts where it naturally grows in rock crevices and on well-drained slopes. Its name 'hederacea' means 'ivy-like', referring to its rounded leaves and creeping habit. This small herbaceous plant is little known in European horticulture, making it all the more attractive for collectors of original and lesser-known plants.
Where to buy it
Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding spells of intense heat. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, April, May, September.
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