556 Species in Genus Ixora

Ixora: A Floral Fascination

My name is Ferb Vu, and I’ve always been drawn to the vibrant hues and delicate beauty of flowering plants. Among my favorites is the Ixora, a genus belong to the Rubiaceae family, boasting a diverse array of species, each with its own unique charm. These evergreen shrubs, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, are renowned for their clusters of star-shaped flowers that bloom in a spectrum of colors, from fiery reds and oranges to soft pinks and yellows.

A World of Ixora

The Ixora genus is a vast one, encompassing an estimated 556 species. Here are:

Ixora accedens Valeton
Ixora aciculiflora Bremek.
Ixora acuminata Roxb.
Ixora acuminatissima Müll.Arg.
Ixora acuticauda Bremek.
Ixora aegialodes Bremek.
Ixora agasthyamalayana Sivad. & N.Mohanan
Ixora aggregata Hutch.
Ixora agostiniana Steyerm.
Ixora akkeringae (Teijsm. & Binn.) Valeton ex Bremek.
Ixora alba L.
Ixora albersii K.Schum.
Ixora alejandroi Banag & Tandang
Ixora aluminicola Steyerm.
Ixora amapaensis Steyerm.
Ixora amherstiensis Bremek.
Ixora amplexicaulis Gillespie
Ixora amplexifolia K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Ixora amplifolia A.Gray
Ixora andina C.M.Taylor
Ixora aneimenodesma K.Schum.
Ixora aneityensis Guillaumin
Ixora angustilimba Merr.
Ixora aoupinieensis Hoang & Mouly
Ixora araguaiensis Delprete
Ixora archboldii Bremek.
Ixora arestantha A.C.Sm.
Ixora asme Guillaumin
Ixora athroantha Bremek.
Ixora auricularis Chun & How ex W.Ko
Ixora auriculata Elmer
Ixora aurorea Ridl.
Ixora backeri Bremek.
Ixora bahiensis Benth.
Ixora baileyana Bridson & L.G.Adams
Ixora balansae Pit.
Ixora baldwinii Keay
Ixora balinensis Bremek.
Ixora bancana Bremek.
Ixora banjoana K.Krause
Ixora barbata Roxb. ex Sm.
Ixora barberae Bremek.
Ixora bartlingii Elmer
Ixora batesii Wernham
Ixora batuensis Bremek.
Ixora bauchiensis Hutch. & Dalziel
Ixora beckleri Benth.
Ixora bemangidiensis Guédès
Ixora betongensis Craib
Ixora bibracteata Elmer
Ixora biflora Fosberg
Ixora birmahica Bremek.
Ixora blumei Zoll. & Moritzi
Ixora borboniae Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora borneensis (Miq.) Boerl.
Ixora bougainvilliae Bremek.
Ixora brachiata Roxb.
Ixora brachyanthera Bremek.
Ixora brachycotyla Bremek.
Ixora brachypoda DC.
Ixora brachypogon Bremek.
Ixora brachyura Bremek.
Ixora bracteolaris Müll.Arg.
Ixora bracteolata Craib
Ixora brandisiana Kurz
Ixora brassii S.Moore
Ixora brevicaudata Bremek.
Ixora brevifolia Benth.
Ixora breviloba Bremek.
Ixora brevipedunculata Fosberg
Ixora brunnescens Kurz
Ixora brunonis Wall. ex G.Don
Ixora bullata Turrill
Ixora burundiensis Bridson
Ixora butterwickii Hole
Ixora buxina Baill.
Ixora cabraliensis Di Maio & Peixoto
Ixora calcicola A.C.Sm.
Ixora calliantha Bremek.
Ixora callithyrsa Bremek.
Ixora calycina Thwaites
Ixora cambodiana Pit.
Ixora capillaris Bremek.
Ixora capitulifera Merr.
Ixora carewii Horne ex Baker
Ixora casei Hance
Ixora caudata Bremek.
Ixora cauliflora Montrouz.
Ixora celebica Ridl. ex Bremek.
Ixora cephalophora Merr.
Ixora ceramensis Bremek.
Ixora chakrabortyi Murugan & S.Prabhu
Ixora chartacea Elmer
Ixora chinensis Lam. Plant FAQs: Ixora Chinensis
Ixora cibdela Craib
Ixora cincta Bremek.
Ixora clandestina De Block
Ixora clarae Mouly & Pisivin
Ixora clementium Bremek.
Ixora clerodendron Ridl.
Ixora coccinea L. Plant FAQs: Ixora Coccinea – Flame of the Woods – Jungle Flame
Ixora coffeoides Valeton
Ixora collina (Montrouz.) Beauvis.
Ixora comptonii S.Moore
Ixora concinna R.Br. ex Hook.f.
Ixora conferta Valeton
Ixora confertiflora Merr.
Ixora confertior Bremek.
Ixora congesta Roxb.
Ixora congestiflora Delprete
Ixora coralloraphis Bremek.
Ixora cordata Merr. & L.M.Perry
Ixora cordifolia Valeton
Ixora coriifolia Bremek.
Ixora coronata A.C.Sm.
Ixora cowanii Bremek.
Ixora crassifolia Merr.
Ixora crassipes Boivin ex De Block
Ixora cremixora Drake
Ixora cumingiana S.Vidal
Ixora cuneata W.Hunter
Ixora cuneifolia Roxb.
Ixora curtisii Ridl.
Ixora cuspidata Ridl.
Ixora daemonia Bremek.
Ixora davisii Sandwith
Ixora decaryi De Block
Ixora deciduiflora Bremek.
Ixora decus-silvae Bremek.
Ixora delicatula Keay
Ixora deliensis Bremek.
Ixora delpyana Pierre ex Pit.
Ixora densiflora Müll.Arg.
Ixora densithyrsa De Block
Ixora diversifolia R.Br. ex Kurz
Ixora djambica Bremek.
Ixora dolichophylla K.Schum.
Ixora dolichothyrsa Bremek.
Ixora dongnaiensis Pierre ex Pit.
Ixora doreensis (Scheff.) Valeton
Ixora dorgelonis Bremek.
Ixora duckei Standl.
Ixora dzumacensis Guillaumin
Ixora ebracteolata Merr.
Ixora effusa Chun & F.C.How
Ixora elegans Gillespie
Ixora elisae Mouly & Pisivin
Ixora elongata B.Heyne ex G.Don
Ixora eludens Bremek.
Ixora emirnensis Baker
Ixora emygdioi Di Maio & Peixoto
Ixora endertii Bremek.
Ixora engganensis Bremek.
Ixora ensifolia Merr. & L.M.Perry
Ixora eriantha A.Gray
Ixora erythrocarpa K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Ixora eugenioides Pierre ex Pit.
Ixora euosmia K.Schum.
Ixora fallax Bremek.
Ixora farinosa Bremek.
Ixora faroensis Standl.
Ixora fastigiata (R.D.Good) Bremek.
Ixora ferrea (Jacq.) Benth.
Ixora filiflora Bremek.
Ixora filipendula Bremek.
Ixora filipes Valeton
Ixora filmeri Elmer
Ixora finlaysoniana Wall. ex G.Don
Ixora flagrans Bremek.
Ixora flavescens Pierre ex Pit.
Ixora floribunda (A.Rich.) Griseb.
Ixora florida S.Moore
Ixora foetida (L.f.) Fosberg
Ixora foliicalyx Guédès
Ixora foliosa Hiern
Ixora forbesii Bremek.
Ixora fragrans (Hook. & Arn.) A.Gray
Ixora francavillana Müll.Arg.
Ixora francii Schltr. & K.Krause
Ixora froelichiana C.M.Taylor
Ixora fucosa Bremek.
Ixora fugiens Bremek.
Ixora fulgida Ridl.
Ixora fulviflora Bremek.
Ixora funckii Wernham
Ixora fusca E.T.Geddes
Ixora fuscescens Valeton ex Merr.
Ixora fuscovenosa De Block
Ixora gamblei V.S.Ramach. & V.J.Nair
Ixora gardneriana Benth.
Ixora gautieri De Block
Ixora gibbsiae Bremek.
Ixora gigantifolia Elmer
Ixora glaucina (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz
Ixora glomeruliflora Bremek.
Ixora graciliflora Benth.
Ixora grandifolia Zoll. & Moritzi
Ixora granulata Bremek.
Ixora grazielae Di Maio & Peixoto
Ixora greenwoodiana A.C.Sm.
Ixora griffithii Hook.
Ixora guillenii C.M.Taylor
Ixora guillotii Hochr.
Ixora guineensis Benth.
Ixora guluensis Valeton ex Merr.
Ixora gyropogon Bremek.
Ixora hainanensis Merr.
Ixora hajupensis Valeton
Ixora hallieri Bremek.
Ixora hartiana De Block
Ixora harveyi (A.Gray) A.C.Sm.
Ixora havilandii Ridl.
Ixora hekouensis Tao Chen
Ixora helwigii Bremek.
Ixora henryi H.Lév.
Ixora heterodoxa Müll.Arg.
Ixora hiernii Scott Elliot
Ixora himantophylla Bremek.
Ixora hippoperifera Bremek.
Ixora homolleae Govaerts ex De Block
Ixora hookeri (Oudem.) Bremek.
Ixora hymenophylla Bremek.
Ixora imitans Bremek.
Ixora inaequifolia C.B.Rob.
Ixora inexpecta Bremek.
Ixora insularum Bremek.
Ixora intensa K.Krause
Ixora intermedia Elmer
Ixora intropilosa Steyerm.
Ixora inundata Hiern
Ixora irwinii Delprete
Ixora iteaphylla Bremek.
Ixora iteoidea Bremek.
Ixora ixoroides (Guillaumin) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora jacobsonii Bremek.
Ixora jaherii Bremek.
Ixora javanica (Blume) DC.
Ixora johnsonii Hook.f.
Ixora jourdanii Mouly & J.Florence
Ixora jucunda Thwaites
Ixora junghuhnii Bremek.
Ixora kachinensis Deb & Rout
Ixora kalehensis De Block
Ixora kaniensis Valeton
Ixora karimatica Bremek.
Ixora kavalliana K.Schum.
Ixora keenanii Deb & Rout
Ixora keithii Ridl.
Ixora kerrii Craib
Ixora kerstingii K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Ixora keyensis Warb.
Ixora killipii Standl.
Ixora kinabaluensis Stapf
Ixora kingdon-wardii Bremek.
Ixora kingstoni Hook.f.
Ixora kjellbergii Bremek.
Ixora knappiae C.M.Taylor
Ixora koordersii (Ridl.) Bremek.
Ixora korthalsiana Kurz
Ixora krewanhensis Pierre ex Pit.
Ixora kuakuensis S.Moore
Ixora kurziana (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz
Ixora labuanensis Bremek.
Ixora lacei Bremek.
Ixora lacuum Bremek.
Ixora lagenifructa De Block
Ixora lakshnakarae Craib
Ixora lancisepala Ridl.
Ixora laotica Pit.
Ixora laurentii De Wild.
Ixora lavanya J.Mathew & P.M.Salim
Ixora lawsonii Gamble
Ixora laxiflora Sm.
Ixora lebangharae Bremek.
Ixora lecardii Guillaumin
Ixora ledermannii K.Krause
Ixora leptopus Valeton
Ixora letestui Pellegr.
Ixora leucocarpa Elmer
Ixora leytensis Elmer
Ixora liberiensis De Block
Ixora linggensis Bremek.
Ixora lobbii J.Veitch & J.Veitch f.
Ixora loerzingii Bremek.
Ixora longibracteata Bremek.
Ixora longifolia Sm.
Ixora longiloba Guillaumin
Ixora longipedicellata De Block
Ixora longipedunculata De Wild.
Ixora longipes (DC.) Zoll. & Moritzi
Ixora longistipula Merr.
Ixora longshanensis Tao Chen
Ixora lucida R.Br. ex Hook.f.
Ixora lunutica C.E.C.Fisch.
Ixora luzoniensis Merr.
Ixora macgregorii C.B.Rob.
Ixora macilenta De Block
Ixora macrantha (Steud.) Bremek.
Ixora macrocotyla Bremek.
Ixora macrophylla Bartl. ex DC.
Ixora macrothyrsa (Teijsm. & Binn.) N.E.Br.
Ixora magnifica Elmer
Ixora makassarica Bremek.
Ixora malabarica (Dennst.) Mabb.
Ixora malaica W.Hunter
Ixora malayana Bremek.
Ixora mandalayensis Bremek.
Ixora mangabensis Aug.DC.
Ixora mangoliensis Bremek.
Ixora margaretae (N.Hallé) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora marquesensis F.Br.
Ixora marsdenii Ridl.
Ixora martinsii Standl.
Ixora masoalensis De Block
Ixora mattogrossensis (Standl.) C.M.Taylor
Ixora maxima Seem.
Ixora maymyensis Bremek.
Ixora mearnsii Merr.
Ixora meeboldii Craib
Ixora megalophylla Chamch.
Ixora megalothyrsa Bremek.
Ixora mekongensis Pit.
Ixora membranifolia Valeton ex Merr.
Ixora mentangis Bremek.
Ixora merguensis Hook.f.
Ixora microphylla Drake
Ixora mildbraedii K.Krause
Ixora miliensis Bremek.
Ixora minahassae Bremek.
Ixora mindanaensis Merr.
Ixora minor (Valeton) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora minutiflora Hiern
Ixora miquelii Bremek.
Ixora mirabilis Bremek.
Ixora mjoebergii Merr.
Ixora mocquerysii Aug.DC.
Ixora mollirama Bremek.
Ixora moluccana Bremek.
Ixora mooreensis (Nadeaud) Fosberg
Ixora moskovitsiana C.M.Taylor
Ixora moszkowskii Bremek.
Ixora motleyi Bremek.
Ixora mucronata Warb.
Ixora muelleri Bremek.
Ixora myitkyinensis Bremek.
Ixora myrsinoides A.C.Sm.
Ixora myrtifolia A.C.Sm.
Ixora namatanaica Bremek.
Ixora nana Robbr. & Lejoly
Ixora nandarivatensis Gillespie
Ixora narcissodora K.Schum.
Ixora natunensis Bremek.
Ixora nematopoda K.Schum.
Ixora neocaledonica Hochr.
Ixora neriifolia Jack
Ixora nicaraguensis Wernham
Ixora nicobarica Bremek.
Ixora nienkui Merr. & Chun
Ixora nigerica Keay
Ixora nigricans R.Br. ex Wight & Arn.
Ixora nimbana Schnell
Ixora nitens (Poir.) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora nitidula Bremek.
Ixora nonantha Bremek.
Ixora notoniana Wall. ex G.Don
Ixora novemnervia Lour.
Ixora novoguineensis Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora obtusiloba Bremek.
Ixora odoratiflora Valeton
Ixora oligantha Schltr. & K.Krause
Ixora ooumuensis J.Florence
Ixora oreogena S.T.Reynolds & P.I.Forst.
Ixora oresitropha Bremek.
Ixora orohenensis Nadeaud
Ixora orophila Bremek.
Ixora orovilleae Bremek.
Ixora otophora Bremek.
Ixora ovalifolia Bremek.
Ixora palawanensis Merr.
Ixora palembangensis Bremek.
Ixora pallens De Block
Ixora paludosa (Blume) Kurz
Ixora panurensis Müll.Arg.
Ixora paradoxalis Bremek.
Ixora paraopaca W.C.Ko
Ixora parkeri Bremek.
Ixora parviflora Lam.
Ixora patens Ridl.
Ixora patula Bremek.
Ixora pauciflora DC.
Ixora pauper Valeton
Ixora pavetta Andrews
Ixora peculiaris De Block
Ixora pedalis De Block
Ixora pedionoma A.C.Sm.
Ixora pelagica Seem.
Ixora pendula Jack
Ixora peruviana (Spruce ex K.Schum.) Standl.
Ixora phellopus K.Schum.
Ixora philippinensis Merr.
Ixora phulangkaensis Chamch.
Ixora phuluangensis Chamch.
Ixora pierrei Merr.
Ixora pilosa Merr.
Ixora pilosostyla Di Maio & Peixoto
Ixora piresii Steyerm.
Ixora platythyrsa Baker
Ixora polita (Miq.) Boerl.
Ixora polyantha Wight
Ixora polycephala Bremek.
Ixora potaroensis Steyerm.
Ixora pradeepii Balan & S.Harikr.
Ixora praestans Bremek.
Ixora praetermissa De Block
Ixora princeps G.Nicholson
Ixora prolixa A.C.Sm.
Ixora pseudoacuminata Deb & Rout
Ixora pseudoamboinica (Korth.) Kuntze
Ixora pseudojavanica Bremek.
Ixora pubescens Willd.
Ixora pubiflora DC.
Ixora pubifolia A.C.Sm.
Ixora pubigera Pit.
Ixora pubirama Bremek.
Ixora pudica Baker
Ixora pueuana Govaerts
Ixora pyrantha Bremek.
Ixora pyrrhostaura Bremek.
Ixora quadrilocularis De Block
Ixora raiateensis J.W.Moore
Ixora raivavaensis Fosberg
Ixora rakotonasoloi De Block
Ixora rangonensis Bremek.
Ixora ravikumarii Kottaim.
Ixora recurva (Roxb.) Kurz
Ixora reducta Drake ex Guédès
Ixora reticulata (Blume) Boerl.
Ixora reynaldoi Banag
Ixora rhododactyla Bremek.
Ixora richardi-longii Govaerts
Ixora richardiana Müll.Arg.
Ixora ridsdalei Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora riparum K.Krause
Ixora ripicola De Block
Ixora rivalis Valeton
Ixora robinsonii Ridl.
Ixora roemeri Bremek.
Ixora romburghii Bremek.
Ixora rosacea Perr.
Ixora roseituba Bremek.
Ixora roxburghii Kuntze
Ixora rubrinervis Bremek.
Ixora rudasiana C.M.Taylor
Ixora rudgeoides C.M.Taylor
Ixora rufa Müll.Arg.
Ixora rugosirama Bremek.
Ixora rugulosa Wall. ex Kurz
Ixora ruttenii Bremek.
Ixora sabangensis Bremek.
Ixora salicifolia (Blume) DC.
Ixora salwenensis Bremek.
Ixora sambiranensis Homolle ex Guédès
Ixora samoensis A.Gray
Ixora sandwithiana Steyerm.
Ixora scandens Bremek.
Ixora scheffleri K.Schum. & K.Krause
Ixora schlechteri Bremek.
Ixora schomburgkiana Benth.
Ixora schunkeana C.M.Taylor
Ixora scortechinii King & Gamble
Ixora seretii De Wild.
Ixora sessililimba Merr.
Ixora setchellii Fosberg
Ixora siamensis Wall. ex G.Don
Ixora siantanensis Bremek.
Ixora silagoensis Manalastas, Banag & Alejandro
Ixora simalurensis Bremek.
Ixora siphonantha Oliv.
Ixora smeruensis Bremek.
Ixora smithiana C.M.Taylor
Ixora solomonensis (Ridsdale) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora solomonensium Bremek.
Ixora somosomaensis Gillespie
Ixora sparsiflora Elmer
Ixora sparsifolia K.Krause
Ixora spathoidea F.Br.
Ixora spectabilis Wall. ex G.Don
Ixora spirei Pit.
Ixora st-johnii Fosberg
Ixora standleyana C.M.Taylor
Ixora steenisii Bremek.
Ixora stenophylla (Korth.) Kuntze
Ixora stenothyrsa Bremek.
Ixora stenura Bremek.
Ixora stipulata (Vell.) Müll.Arg.
Ixora stokesii F.Br.
Ixora storckii Seem.
Ixora subauriculata Bremek.
Ixora subsessilis Wall. ex G.Don
Ixora sulaensis Bremek.
Ixora sumbawensis Bremek.
Ixora symphorantha Bremek.
Ixora synactica De Block
Ixora syringiflora (Schltdl.) Müll.Arg.
Ixora tahuataensis Mouly & J.Florence
Ixora talaudensis Bremek.
Ixora tanzaniensis Bridson
Ixora tavoyana Bremek.
Ixora temehaniensis J.W.Moore
Ixora temptans Bremek.
Ixora tenelliflora Merr.
Ixora tengerensis Bremek.
Ixora tenuiflora Roxb.
Ixora tenuis De Block
Ixora thwaitesii Hook.f.
Ixora tibetana Bremek.
Ixora tidorensis (Miq.) Bremek.
Ixora tigriomustax Bremek.
Ixora timorensis Decne.
Ixora treubii Bremek.
Ixora triantha Volkens
Ixora trichandra Bremek.
Ixora trichobotrys Merr.
Ixora trichocalyx Hochr.
Ixora trilocularis (Balf.f.) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora trimera Guédès
Ixora tsangii Merr. ex H.L.Li
Ixora tubiflora A.C.Sm.
Ixora tunicata Bremek.
Ixora uahukaensis Lorence & W.L.Wagner
Ixora uapouensis Lorence & W.L.Wagner
Ixora umbellata Valeton
Ixora umbricola Bremek.
Ixora undulata Roxb. ex Sm.
Ixora urophylla Bremek.
Ixora valetoniana Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora vandersticheleorum Govaerts
Ixora vasquezii C.M.Taylor
Ixora vaughanii (Verdc.) Mouly & B.Bremer
Ixora venezuelica Steyerm.
Ixora venulosa Benth.
Ixora versteegii Bremek.
Ixora verticillata (Vell.) Müll.Arg.
Ixora vieillardii Guillaumin
Ixora vinniei Govaerts
Ixora violacea Lour.
Ixora vitiensis A.Gray
Ixora whitei S.Moore
Ixora winkleri Bremek.
Ixora woodii Bremek.
Ixora yaouhensis Schltr.
Ixora yavitensis Steyerm.
Ixora ysabellae Bremek.
Ixora yunckeri A.C.Sm.
Ixora yunnanensis Hutch.
Ixora zollingeriana Bremek.

Is Ixora a Perennial?

Yes, Ixora is a perennial shrub that blooms year-round in tropical and subtropical climates. This evergreen plant is known for its vibrant clusters of flowers, which can be red, orange, pink, or yellow. Its perennial nature makes it a popular choice for gardeners looking for a plant that provides continuous color.

How Fast Does Ixora Grow?

Ixora is a moderate grower. Under optimal conditions, it can grow about 12-24 inches per year. Regular pruning can help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth. It’s important to provide the right conditions, including plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil, to ensure healthy and vigorous growth.

Is Ixora Poisonous to Dogs?

Ixora is generally considered non-toxic to dogs. However, it’s always best to prevent pets from chewing on plants as some animals might have sensitivities or allergies. If you notice any adverse reactions in your pets after contact with Ixora, it’s advisable to consult a veterinarian.

What is the Best Fertilizer for Ixora Plant?

Ixora plants thrive with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. A fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 works well. Apply the fertilizer in the early spring and mid-summer to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. Additionally, adding organic compost can enhance soil fertility.

Are Ixora Deer Resistant?

Ixora is relatively deer-resistant due to its tough, leathery leaves. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, Ixora is less likely to be a preferred snack for deer compared to softer, more succulent plants. This makes it a good choice for gardens in areas with high deer populations.

Can Ixora Grow in Pots?

Yes, Ixora can be grown in pots, making it a versatile option for patios, balconies, and small gardens. Ensure the pot has good drainage, and use a well-draining potting mix. Regular watering and feeding will help potted Ixora plants thrive.

Can Ixora Grow in Shade?

Ixora prefers full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, too much shade can result in fewer blooms and leggier growth. For the best flowering performance, plant Ixora where it can receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Can Ixora Grow Indoors?

Ixora can be grown indoors if provided with sufficient light. Place the plant near a south or west-facing window where it can get plenty of sunlight. Indoor Ixora plants require high humidity, so misting the leaves or using a humidity tray can help maintain the necessary moisture levels.

Can Ixora Survive Winter?

Ixora is sensitive to cold and frost. In regions where temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C), it’s best to grow Ixora in pots and bring them indoors during winter. If grown in the ground, protect the plants with frost cloth or mulch to help them survive occasional cold spells.

Do Hummingbirds Like Ixora?

Yes, hummingbirds are attracted to Ixora flowers. The bright, tubular blooms are a perfect source of nectar for hummingbirds, making Ixora a great addition to a hummingbird-friendly garden. Planting Ixora can help attract these fascinating birds to your yard.

Does Ixora Attract Butterflies?

Ixora is also known to attract butterflies. The vibrant flowers provide a rich source of nectar, making them a favorite among various butterfly species. Adding Ixora to your garden can enhance its beauty and support local butterfly populations.

Does Ixora Need Full Sun?

Ixora thrives in full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, full sun exposure ensures the best blooming performance. Aim for at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to keep your Ixora plant healthy and covered in blooms.

How Big Do Ixora Get?

Ixora plants can vary in size depending on the variety and growing conditions. Dwarf varieties can stay compact at around 2-3 feet tall, while larger varieties can grow up to 10-12 feet tall. Regular pruning can help control the size and shape of the plant.

How Do You Keep Ixora Blooming?

To keep Ixora blooming, ensure it gets plenty of sunlight and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers and pruning the plant can also encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.

How Far Apart to Plant Ixora?

When planting Ixora in the garden, space them about 3-4 feet apart to allow room for growth and airflow. Proper spacing helps prevent overcrowding and reduces the risk of disease. For hedges, planting them closer together can create a denser, more uniform look.

Ixora vs Oleander

While both Ixora and Oleander are popular flowering shrubs, they have distinct differences. Ixora prefers tropical conditions and has clusters of small, colorful flowers. Oleander, on the other hand, is more drought-tolerant and produces larger, often fragrant flowers. It’s important to note that Oleander is highly toxic, whereas Ixora is non-toxic.

How to Care for Ixora?

Caring for Ixora involves providing full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Mulching around the base can help retain moisture and keep roots cool. Prune regularly to maintain shape and remove any dead or diseased branches. Fertilize in spring and summer for optimal growth and blooming.

How to Propagate Ixora?

Ixora can be propagated through stem cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot with moist, well-draining soil, and keep it in a warm, humid environment until roots develop.

What to Plant with Ixora?

Companion plants for Ixora include other tropical and subtropical species that enjoy similar conditions. Consider planting with Hibiscus, Plumbago, or Gardenia for a colorful and fragrant garden. Ground covers like Liriope or Mondo Grass can also complement Ixora’s vibrant blooms.

By addressing these FAQs, I hope to provide comprehensive insights into growing and caring for Ixora, a beautiful and versatile plant for any garden or indoor space.