🌺 Ixora (Ixora coccinea)
Also known as: Jungle Flame • Flame of the Woods • Rangan (Bengali/Hindi)
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Tropical Flowering Shrub / Hardy Evergreen |
| Category | Outdoor • Garden Borders • Balcony Planters • Temple Gardens |
| Botanical Name | Ixora coccinea |
| Toxicity | ✅ Non-toxic – Safe for children and pets |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | ☀️ Full Sun to Partial Shade – Best flowering in 4–6 hrs of sunlight |
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| Watering | 💧 Moderate – Water when top 1 inch of soil is dry; avoid overwatering |
| Humidity | Prefers warm, humid tropical climate |
| Soil | Slightly acidic, well-draining soil enriched with compost |
| Fertilizer | Balanced fertilizer or phosphorus-rich bloom booster every 3–4 weeks |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Dense, bushy shrub with glossy green foliage |
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| Flowers | Rounded clusters of small star-shaped blooms in red, orange, pink, yellow, white |
| Bloom Season | Blooms year-round in warm climates (especially spring–monsoon) |
| Size | Can grow 1.5 to 4 ft in pots; up to 6 ft in-ground with pruning |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌸 Popular in temple gardens and traditional Indian homes
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🐝 Attracts bees, butterflies, and nectar-loving insects
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🧘♀️ Great for hedges, entryways, and spiritual gardens
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🌿 Very hardy and forgiving once established
💡 Fun Tip
For compact growth and more flowers, prune lightly after each bloom cycle. Ixora loves rainwater — use it if possible during monsoon! ☔🌼
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