Product Description:
The plant is often grown as an annual in temperate and cooler climates. Ixora shrubs are known for their large corymbs of bright florets. The large flower clusters come in red, orange, yellow and pink, and it’s also known as jungle flame and flame of the woods. Native to Asia, ixora plants are actually small shrubs that grow in subtropical regions, making them unsuitable for outdoor growth in much of the country. Started and grown year-round indoors, ixora plants.
Light:
Ixora plants like bright light, so put them somewhere in your home where they can get at least eight to 10 hours of sunlight a day.
Soil:
For the most healthy ixora plant possible, plant it in a soil mixture that is rich in organic matter and peat-based. Additionally, ixora plants love soil that has a slightly acidic pH level, ranging between 5.5 to 6.5.
Water:
True to their tropical nature, ixora plants love being kept consistently moist. Water them often—the specific amount will depend on the specific environment in your home. A good rule of thumb is that the soil should never be allowed to dry out, though you can decrease your watering cadence a bit in the winter.
Temperature and Humidity:
A warm, moist environment is key for a thriving ixora plant. Temperatures should be kept above 60 degrees Fahrenheit at all times (even in winter); avoid placing your plant anywhere in your home that has a cold draft, like by a nearby window or air conditioner.
Try keeping your plant in a traditionally humid room of your home, like your kitchen or bathroom. You can also spritz the plant daily with water to increase humidity.
Fertilizer:
Feed your ixora plant in the spring with slow-release fertilizer pellets, or weekly during its growing season with a liquid fertilizer. Proper nutrition will help boost the chances of your plant flowering.
Pruning Ixora:
Prune your ixora plant after it blooms, and whenever the plant looks untidy. Ixora plants tolerate pruning well and can be trimmed by several inches—you can cut each shoot down to only one bud. Flowers bloom on new growth, so pruning is a great way to increase the blooms on your plant.
Ixora Plant Care:
Ixoras like a lot of water. They are woody plants and develop a strenuous root system which must be satisfied with adequate moisture.
They are acid-loving plants. They grow best in a acidic, rich, well-drained soil. If the soil pH is or becomes alkaline, leaves turn yellow and then need an application or two of a chelated iron supplement for plants.
Since these are heavy-blooming plants, feed with one of the complete liquid foliar fertilizers every four to six weeks from spring through fall.
Propagating Ixora:
To propagate your ixora plant, take cuttings in the spring.
