Ixora Species, Javanese Ixora, Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium

Ixora javanica

Genus
Ixora (iks-OR-uh)
Species
javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Ixora amara
Ixora amoena
Ixora cyathosperma
Ixora javanica var. multinervia
Ixora javanica var. paucinervia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santa Ana, California

Bokeelia, Florida

North Fort Myers, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Roma, Texas

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