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Ixora Ixora coccinea a.k.a. Flame of the Woods, Jungle
Flame, Jungle Geranium A common ornamental throughout tropical areas, ixora's come in
a variety of colors and species. |
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Uses |
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The plant is mainly grown as an ornamental, but its flowers also have some medicinal uses. |
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Plant Cultivation |
| A fairly small, bushy shrub, usually only 5-10ft tall. There are dwarf
varieties that are much smaller. Ixora will flower when only a few inches
high. It is commonly used a hedge or small garden plant. Ixora is too
tender to grow outside of the tropics and subtropics. It prefers a warm,
humid climate with temperatures rarely dipping below 60F, and has only
moderate drought tolerance. Plants grow in shade or full sun. Propagation: By seed, but superior varieties can be propagated by cuttings. |
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Origin and Distribution |
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Native to India and Sri Lanka. |
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