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    Ixora coccinea

    Also Known As

    • Ixora
    • Jungle Geranium
    • Scarlet Jungleflame

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-15'
    • W: 4'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Ixora coccinea plant details

    Ixora coccinea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ixora coccinea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ixora coccinea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ixora coccinea is a mounding upright plant with shiny leaves producing cluster of vibrant orange red blossoms throughout the year in a sunny area. Needs warmth and humidity.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Ixora coccinea plant

    How to Grow Ixora coccinea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ixora coccinea 'Maui Red'

    aka Jungle Geranium, Maui Red Flame of the Woods

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Ixora coccinea 'Maui Red' flower by Almost Eden
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    Ixora 'Nora Grant'

    aka Ixora x 'Nora Grant', Pink Flame of the Woods

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ixora 'Nora Grant' flower by Almost Eden
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    Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Coral'

    aka Ixora Dwarf Coral

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Coral' flower by Almost Eden
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