Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Ixora

Species:

Ixora chinensis

USDA Symbol:

IXCH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow, pink, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with fresh seed and warm temperatures around 70-75°F. Propagation is more commonly done via cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI