Ixora Species, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame

Ixorasingaporensis

Genus
Ixora (iks-OR-uh)
Species
singaporensis (sing-uh-por-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lanett, Alabama

Big Pine Key, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Rotonda West, Florida

Winter Garden, Florida

Kenner, Louisiana

Madisonville, Louisiana

Dallas, Texas

El Campo, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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| February 2005 | positive

One can tell by the ixora's scientific name, 'Ixora Singaporensis' that this plant grows VERY commonly in Singapore. This is probably the...Read More

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| November 2003 | positive

Grows in Austin, Texas. Yellow blooms most of the year. Needs to be wrapped to avoid freezing on cold nights.

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