Hawaiian Half Flower || Beach Naupaka || Scaevola taccada || زهرة هاواي النصفية || Coastal Ornamental Shrub UAE & KSA

Hawaiian Half Flower, botanically known as Scaevola taccada, Beach Cabbage, Sea Lettuce, or Beach Naupaka is a resilient and beautiful coastal ornamental shrub admired for its glossy foliage and unique fan-shaped flowers. Native to tropical shorelines from Hawai‘i to the Indian Ocean, this evergreen plant thrives effortlessly in UAE & KSA’s hot, sandy, and saline coastal conditions.

Its dense, glossy green leaves crowd around stem tips, creating a lush, tropical appearance. The distinctive white to pale lilac blooms have five petals forming a half-circle or “half flower” — a rare natural design that inspired its Hawaiian name. 

🌿 Why Choose Hawaiian Half Flower (Scaevola taccada)?

✅ Perfect for Coastal UAE & KSA Gardens – Thrives in sandy, salty, and windy conditions.
✅ Unique Tropical Appearance – Distinctive “half flowers” and lush glossy leaves.
✅ Low Maintenance & Drought-Tolerant – Requires minimal care once established.
✅ Year-Round Ornamental Value – Evergreen foliage and fruit-bearing all year.
✅ Medicinal & Cultural Heritage – Traditionally valued for healing and culinary use.
✅ Eco-Friendly Landscaping Choice – Helps prevent soil erosion along coastal zones.

🌍 Specifications

• Botanical Name: Scaevola taccada

• Arabic Name: زهرة هاواي النصفية

• Common Names: Hawaiian Half Flower, Beach Naupaka, Sea Lettuce, Half Flower Plant

• Family: Goodeniaceae

• Origin: Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean coasts

• Plant Type: Evergreen coastal shrub

• Height: 1.5 – 3 meters

• Spread: 2 – 4 meters

• Foliage: Glossy, thick, and crowded at stem tips

• Flower Color: White to pale lilac, fan-shaped

• Bloom Season: Year-round in warm climates

• Fruit: White, fleshy drupe fruits

• Sun Tolerance: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Needs: Low; drought and salt tolerant

• Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil

• Temperature Range: 20°C – 35°C

• Salinity Tolerance: Very high (ideal for coastal zones)

• Wind Tolerance: Excellent

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Maintenance Level: Low

• Toxicity: Non-toxic; edible fruit and leaves used traditionally

• Landscape Uses: Coastal hedges, beachfront gardens, resorts, erosion control

What You’ll Receive:
A healthy Hawaiian Half Flower (Scaevola taccada) plant in a pot, ready for planting or hanging.
Expert care and maintenance guide tailored for UAE & KSA growing conditions by Plantroops UAE.
Eco-friendly packaging and fast delivery across UAE & KSA.