Ixora Red – Potted

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  –  Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame, West Indian jasmine. rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, santan, jarum-jarum
• Flower – red (Maui Red), yellow (Maui Yellow), orange, white and pinks.
• Edible – The leaves and bark are used as a remedy for diarrhoea
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Several Ixora species are used in traditional medicine, e.g. as an astringent and to treat dysentery and tuberculosis.

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – 4 hours of sunlight every day. Cannot tolerate temperature below 59 degree F
• Water – Water the plant every day. Keep the soil moist but not dripping wet,
• Light – Keep the plant in direct sun for most of the day.
• Fertilizer – The plant should be fertilized twice a month. Organic manure is recommended
• Pruning – Pruning can be done at any time of the year. Remove any damaged branches.

SPECIFICATION

• Plant –  Ixora – Red potted
• Flower colour – red
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs