Maui Red - Ixora coccinea cv - Live Tropical Shrub Plant Orange Red Star Flower Emerald Goddess Gardens Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

The product is a starter-sized plant with an approximate 4-inch-diameter root zone. The plant will be a minimum of 6 to 8 inches tall. It will not have buds or blooms on arrival. Starter-sized plants are intended for a gardener to plant and grow to their mature size.

• Ixoras are a genus of flowering tropical plants in the Rubiaceae family. They are native to Tropical Asia and are known by many common names like West Indian Jasmine, Jungle Flame, and Jungle Geranium. They exist in a broad array of sizes and colors and are widely used in tropical landscaping due to their extended blooming periods and long-lasting, colorful blooms.
• The Maui Red Ixora is a lower-growing, dense shrub that matures at about 3 to 3.5 feet. It has olive-toned leaves and new bronze growth. Bright blooms in multiple shades of scarlet red and orange appear from late spring to early summer and repeat until late fall within the recommended zone range. This excellent flowering hedge or potted plant makes a beautiful accent.
• Care: Ixoras are easy to grow once well-established, but need careful attention to watering until their root system fully matures. They require a full spectrum of light for 4 to 6 hours daily to flower, so locate them in full sun to very light dappled afternoon shade in well-draining, acidic soil. Prune them after flowering to maintain shape, and fertilize annually in the spring with a quality slow-release fertilizer.
• Indoor Growing: While Ixoras can be grown in pots indefinitely, they are not well-suited for the average indoor environment. The require the full spectrum of light for 4 to 6 hours daily, warm temperatures with at least a 10*F day/night differential, high humidity and mild chilling during winter dormancy to produce flowers.
• Climate: Ixoras are tropical plants and are recommended for growing in USDA Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not consider factors such as humidity, rainfall, or day/night temperature variations.. Every growing environment has unique challenges.