Ixora coccinea Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Flame of the Woods, scientifically named Ixora coccinea, is a flowering plant that can add a tropical feel by growing in large clusters of four-petaled flowers. This plant likes the warm moisture of tropical conditions, such as full sun and moist, acidic soil. It is very safe as an indoor plant and is suitable for placing around pets.
Common Name |
the flame of the woods
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ixora coccinea
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Genus
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Ixora
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Family
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Rubiaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Ixora coccinea Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Ixora coccinea.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Ixora coccinea needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Ixora coccinea needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Ixora coccinea Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Ixora coccinea to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Ixora coccinea prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Ixora coccinea Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Ixora coccinea. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Ixora coccinea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Ixora coccinea Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Ixora coccinea plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Orange
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Ixora coccinea toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Ixora coccinea Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Ixora coccinea, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Ixora coccinea Native Region |
Find out where the Ixora coccinea plant originated. |
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Country |
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
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