Beach Naupaka (Scaevola Taccada) is a perennial shrub in the Goodeniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Scaevola taccada is a dense, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub commonly found in coastal and mangrove swamp areas.

Beach Naupaka

Beach Naupaka

Scaevola Taccada

Scaevola taccada is a dense, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub commonly found in coastal and mangrove swamp areas.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, saline
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Beach Naupaka

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Goodeniaceae
Genus:Scaevola