Ixora Hybrid 'Maui'

These are very popular plants in South Florida, but are hardly ever seen planted where they really look nice. They tolerate heat and dro...Read Moreught, full sun and alkaline soil, and they are used all over because of it, but they won't look good under those conditions. Ixoras planted under a high canopy, in rich, woodsy, acidic soil will thank you!

I just LUV this plant! Hines Horticulture notes: Evergreen perennial to 40ºF, annual in colder regions. Bright red flower clusters in su...Read Moremmer. Protect from frost. Home Depot notes: Cold Hardiness 40º-30ºF. Protect from drying winds and hot afternoon sun. Thrives in semi-moist, well-drained acidic soil.

I've had a plant for a year. Died to the ground last winter, I thought I had lost it. It started peeking out in May. Not much to look ...Read Moreat and no blooms at present. Planted inground, full sun. Meanwhile a local business in my community has several brick planters full of ixora and those babies bloom year round! I don't have a good feel for how to best care for this plant.

Found a baby in the local discount home builder. Planted in May & still doing well in August in full sun despite the heat. Some shade fr...Read Moreom Palm in mid morning otherwise full sun.

I just bought 2 of these at the local HD. I know I'll have to bring them in when it gets cold, but since I have a purple/orange/all gree...Read Morens color scheme, had to have them! I'll try to remember to post their progress...

2008 Spring: Just bought 14 of these wonderful plants!! I don't really care that they freeze; they are worth buying as annuals for all the blooming they do until the first frost!

I've noticed as of April 1 that some leaves seem to be burning already! I may have to move these (noooo...all those holes!!) under some trees.