| Common name: |
Ixora, Jungle Flame, Ixora pink dwarf |
| Botanical Name: |
Ixora Sunkist Hybrid Pink |
| Family: |
Rubiaceae |
| Foliage: |
It is an evergreen foliage plant with
a cluster of flowers. |
| Flowers: |
Available in many colours, red, white
pink, yellow. It blooms profusely during the summer and scantily rest of
the year. |
| Light: |
Ixora does best in direct sunlight.
A minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight is essential for the plant. |
| Temperature: |
The plant require temperature of about 12ºC. |
| Humidity: |
In the summer, they like to have a
somewhat humid atmosphere. Less humidity is needed in the winter. |
| Watering: |
Allow the surface of the soil to become
slightly dry in between waterings. |
| Pest and Problems: |
This plant is subject to nematodes and
should be mulched
heavily. It is also attacked by aphids,
mites,
and scale,
which cause sooty mold. |
| Growth Habit: |
Ixora is a very compact plant. The
growth of this species is very slow. |
| Fertilizing: |
Ixora are acid lovers. Feed monthly with
a good quality water soluble fertilizer formulated for acid loving plants. |
| Pruning: |
Remove the blooms when it is past their
peak time. Removing one or two leaves below the blossom will promote
branching and increase blooming. Remove the unwanted branches for the light
to reach the inner part of the plant. |
| Propagation: |
Propagation is done from stem cuttings. |
| Landscaping Use: |
The plant can be used for creating a hedge.
It can also be used as a shrub. |
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