Ixora is sometimes called flame of the woods, because of its glowing orange, red, and yellow flower clusters.
Its leathery foliage emerges bronze but turns glossy green.
Give Ixora abundant light, warmth, and humidity, but allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings. Prune stems to keep the plant compact if they become leggy.
Ixora (Ixora coccinia) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded shape and attractive, glossy foliage. Blooms in shades of pink, orange or yellow, depending on the variety, appear nearly all year round. Ixora is a sun-loving plant. While it tolerates some shade, bright sunlight brings out vibrant colours and more prolific blooming.
Why Grow It?: Its big clusters of orange, pink, red, or yellow flowers are wonderful treats on winter days.
Name: Ixora coccinea
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Bright light, but avoid direct sunlight in summer.
- Water: Keep soil continuously moist, but reduce watering in the winter. Very high humidity is preferred.
- Temperature: Above 60ºF is preferred even in winter. Avoid cold drafts if temperature drops lower.
- Soil: These acid-loving plants thrive in rich, moist, peat-based soil.
- Fertilizer: Feed in spring with slow-release pellets or weekly during growing season with liquid fertilizer.
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