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Scaevola Taccada

Also known as

beach cabbage, beach cabbage, beach cabbage, sea lettuce, beach naupaka, naupaka kahakai, magoo, merambong, bapaceda or papatjeda, ngahu, Scaevola sericea and Scaevola sericea

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Scaevola taccada

Genus

Scaevola

Family

Goodeniaceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Scaevola Taccada

💦 Water

How often to water your Scaevola Taccada

Scaevola Taccada needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for beach cabbage in your home

Scaevola Taccada love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Scaevola Taccada does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Scaevola Taccada in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Scaevola Taccada

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Scaevola Taccada: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Scaevola Taccada after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Scaevola Taccada is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing beach cabbage →

Common beach cabbage Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Scaevola Taccada prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

beach cabbage Water Frequency →

beach cabbage Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Scaevola Taccada requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

beach cabbage Light Requirements →

beach cabbage Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🪴 Soil

Scaevola Taccada does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot beach cabbage →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Scaevola Taccada will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune beach cabbage →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Scaevola Taccada can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

beach cabbage Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.