The Ixora plant is a native flowering shrub of Asia and has around 500 species throughout the world. Most of the species belong to the tropical and subtropical regions of the globe.  The plant is popularly known for its pretty little clusters of blooms in various colors such as red, pink, yellow, and many more.

Benefits of Ixora Plant

Ornamental:

The Ixora flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades and will instantly add a pop of color to your home garden.

Attract Pollinators:

The blooms of the Ixora plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is essential to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance:
The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and occasional pruning sometimes to help in its healthy growth.

Care Tips for an Ixora Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Ixora plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Ixora plant loves bright sunlight for at least 4-5 hours a day.

Placement :

Ixora is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Ixora Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Ixora plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

Pruning :

Keep pruning the Ixora plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread.

Pest Control :

Mealybugs are a big problem for the Ixora plant. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control.

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Frequently Asked Questions about an Ixora Plant

1. What are the common colors of Ixora plants?

Ixora plants commonly have flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white.

2. Can I grow Ixora indoors?

No, Ixora cannot be grown indoors as it needs to be kept the sun and in a well-ventilated environment

3. How often should I water my Ixora plant?

Check to see if the topmost layer of the soil is moist, and then water it. Ixora plants prefer moist soil, and since you will keep them outdoors, they will typically need watering daily, except in winter and rainy seasons. In summer, you may also need to water them twice as the soil will dry faster.

4. Can I grow Ixora in cold climates?

Ixora is a typical plant of the tropics and they prefer warm temperatures. They are sensitive to cold climates and are unlikely to grow. 

5. Where can I buy Ixora plants? 

Head over to Urvann, India’s favorite online nursery, and browse from their extensive collection of plants.

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