Ixora

Ixora flower
Plant nameIxora plant. 
Scientific nameIxora. 
SizeThe height may reach from 3 to about 4.5 meters. 
Home countryMyanmar, India, Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Equatorial Africa. 
Age of the pink Ixora plantFive to ten years. 
Growth rateFast growing. 
soilWell-drained, mixed soil with high fertility. 
Exposure to sunlightPrefers direct sunlight. 
The smellA plant with attractive floral scent. 
IrrigationWater evenly and regularly. 

Many people are keen to plant the pink Ixora plant, or as some call it the forest flame tree, in homes, gardens, parks, etc.; This is due to its distinctive qualities, as it is one of the most beautiful types of flowering plants and trees that are characterized by their bright appearance, the colors and scent of their picturesque flowers, and they give a feeling of joy and happiness to the place. 

Ixora common name

Ixora plant shape

It is considered one of the ever-flowering plants, and it is called the coconut jasmine tree, which is distinguished by the beauty of its flowers and the splendor of its attractive appearance. It blooms and flourishes mostly throughout the year, especially in spring, fall and winter, and its shape includes:

  •  Plant Height: Maximum height is one and a half meters, with a spread of two to three meters. 
  •  Flowers: In the form of large clusters of small flowers, clustered and close together. 
  • Leaves: Evergreen, glossy with serrated edges.

Type of plant: Ixora

Ixora plant is one of the most important tropical plants that can withstand very high temperatures. As a result, it can be grown in various countries of the world, especially the Gulf countries. In addition, there are some benefits to it, including its use as ornamental plants in public parks, or villa gardens, decorating roads, courtyards, and others.

Ixora meaning

Ixora plant colors

There are many colors that go into the composition of the parts of these plants, from flowers that vary in color from red, to orange, or yellow, to white, or pink, with the colors of their bronze leaves when they are young, turning to green when they grow older; which makes their beauty in those bright and vibrant colors and the reason for choosing them to decorate gardens, hospitals, and public squares, and we at Gulf Gardens Nurseries Company are keen to provide them. 

How to grow ixora – Jasmine of the Indian Islands?

There are several methods that help in growing pink Ixora through cuttings in the spring, and it can be done through layering, whether air or ground, or seeds, but the most important of them are summarized in:

Plant them in special beds with well-drained, porous soil, and take care of them carefully until their root system is formed. Then they can be rotated in planting bags or a suitable place until it is time to transfer them to their planting site in the ground. 

Ixora flower

Important Tips for Caring for Forest Flame Tree

Growing the Ixora tree requires some precise instructions for its care, starting with the appropriate soil, with the optimal method of irrigation, how to fertilize, and the appropriate lighting. The most important of these tips are: 

  • Watering: It should be watered three times during the summer, and once in the winter. 
  •  Fertilizers and Nutrition: It requires balanced fertilization rich in nutrients such as nitrogen once every two weeks in the summer, and monthly during the winter. 
  • Lighting and sunlight: It needs strong lighting with direct sunlight for at least six hours a day, as it can tolerate high temperatures. 
  • Soil: Fertile soil rich in organic matter, and can tolerate moisture, drought, or high salinity. 
  • Insects: Any pests or insects should be eliminated with insecticides. 
  • Pruning: Make sure to prune regularly to get rid of damaged and dry leaves, and to increase its size, strength, or branching.

Gulf Gardens Nurseries in Thailand is the best and most reliable place to buy various plants and trees such as Jasmine of the Indian Islands, as it has experience in planting and supplying trees to various countries of the world, with a large selection of the finest types of local and imported trees. Come on, contact us now, we are waiting for you so that you do not miss the opportunity. 

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