| Common name: |
Ixora, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame, or Jungle Geranium |
| Botanical Name: |
Ixora Singaporensis |
| Family: |
Rubiaceae |
| Foliage: |
The two to three inch-long leaves are bronzy when young, later turning to a glistening dark green. |
| Flowers: |
It blooms all the year round. |
| Light: |
The plant requires to be grown in full sun. A minimum of four hours of sunlight is necessary for the plant. |
| Soil: |
The plant requires rich, well drained acidic soil. |
| Humidity: |
The plant needs high humidity. |
| Watering: |
Water moderately allowing the top half-inch of the soil to dry between waterings. |
| Pest and Problems: |
It is very sensitive to one
or more pests or diseases which can affect plant
health or aesthetics. Problems include nematodes,
aphids,
bagworms and scale.
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| Growth habit: |
The plant is moderate growing and can grow to about 8-10 feet. |
| Fertilizing: |
Ixora are acid lovers. Feed monthly with a good quality water soluble fertilizer formulated for acid loving plants. |
| Pruning: |
Remove blooms when past peak. Removing one or two leaves below the blossom will promote branching and increase blooming. Remove undesired branches at any time plant appears healthy. |
| Propagation: |
Propagation is done through stem cuttings. |
| Special Care: |
Always use acid forming fertilizers. |
| Landscaping Use: |
The much-branched, compact habit of Ixora makes it ideal for hedges, borders, screens or as a specimen planting. |
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