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Ixora coccinea
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Ixora coccinea L.

Ixora · Rubiaceae

Common names: Flame of the woods, Jungle flame, Jungle geranium.

Ixora (flame of the woods): a compact evergreen shrub with dense heads of red to orange flowers; needs acidic soil.

USDA zones
10–11
Light
Full sun, Part sun/shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
3–6 ft × 3–5 ft wide
Type · growth
Shrub · moderate
Pets
Not documented
48 listings from 13 nurseries
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About Ixora

Ixora coccinea (also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. It is the national flower of Suriname.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tropical plantsHedges & privacyPollinator friendly

Growing & care

Light

Full sun to part shade.

Water

Medium water needs.

Soil

Acidic, well-drained; yellows (chlorosis) in alkaline soil. pH 5–6.5.

Climate

USDA zones 10–11. Protect below about 35°F.

Fertilizing

Acid fertilizer with manganese and iron.

Pruning

Light shaping.

Propagation

Cuttings.

Pests & diseases

Scale, aphids, nematodes.

Containers

Suitable for container growing.

FlowersRed, orange · Warm months
Fruit—
Native rangeBangladesh, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Indoor / outdoorOutdoors · Containers
DifficultyEasy
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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Ixora coccinea · Maui Red, Nora Grant, Dwf Red, Dwf Pink, Dwf Yellow, Maui Ye (price shown is sma
Meyers Turf & Nursery Unconfirmed West Palm Beach, FL Pickup Seen on their site 19 days ago
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