Ixora Long, Singapuri Ixora (Pink) – Plant

Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs.

Common Name: Ixora Long, Singapuri Ixora (Red), Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame, West Indian jasmine. rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, santan, jarum-jarum.
Difficulty: Easy to grow
Fertilizer: Feed in spring with slow-release pellets or weekly during the growing season with liquid fertilizer.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: Spread at least 3 to 4 inches
Soil: The most important thing to remember when planting Ixora is that it must be planted in acidic soil because alkaline soil can result in yellow foliage. These acid-loving plants thrive in rich, moist, peat-based soil.
Sunlight: Bright light, but avoid direct sunlight in summer.
Temperature: Above 60ºF is preferred even in winter. Avoid cold drafts if the temperature drops lower
Water: Ixora likes to be watered, but you shouldn’t do it excessively. Keep soil continuously moist, but reduce watering in the winter. Very high humidity is preferred.
Bloom Time: Summer season