Plant 2 Ixora Sunkist
Jungle Flame
Ixora “Sunkist”
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub (woody) |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.9 m |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description :
Growth Form: Woody shrub, dwarf selection with compact form, up to 0.9m when grown in ground.
Foliage: Leaves are bright waxy green, heart-shaped, twisted-looking, closely-clustered and overlapping due to much shortened internodes.
Flowers: Red, 4 petals, growing in clusters. They are scentless but a source of nectar for insects. Freely produced throughout the year.
Cultivation :
Hybrid relatively slower-growing than other types of Ixora. Prefers acidic soils (pH 5.1 - 6.0) supplemented with iron. Propagate by softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings – use rooting powder to hasten rooting.
Ethnobotanical Uses :
None