Iora finlaysoniana
Ixora finlaysoniana
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Cambodia, China, Hainan, Laos, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Ixora
- Species:
- Ixora finlaysoniana
- USDA Symbol:
- IXFI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- 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 environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily; typically propagated by cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI