Ixora - Ixora Coccinea - Outdoor Flowering Plant.

🌺 Why Ixora is a UAE Garden Must-Have

✔ Year-round color – Clusters of vibrant red, orange, yellow, or pink flowers
✔ Heat warrior – Loves UAE’s warm climate (perfect for Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✔ Versatile size – Grows 1-2m tall (ideal for hedges or pots)
✔ Low-maintenance – Once established, needs minimal care
✔ Wildlife magnet – Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

📏 Growth & Flower Power

• Mature size: 1-2m height × 1m spread
• Blooms: Dense flower clusters (10-12cm wide)
• Colors: Classic red ('Jungle Flame'), plus orange, yellow, pink varieties
• Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves
• Growth rate: Moderate (reaches full size in 2-3 years)

📍 Perfect Planting Spots

• Full sun: 6+ hours for maximum blooms
• Great for:
  • Colorful hedges
  • Poolside plantings
  • Entryway statements
  • Container gardens

💧 Watering Schedule

• New plants: Daily for 2 weeks, then reduce
• Established: 2-3 times weekly in summer; weekly in winter
• Pro tip: Mulch to retain moisture

🌱 Feeding & Soil

• Fertilizer: Slow-release bloom formula (spring/summer)
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic (add peat moss)
• Pruning: Shape after flowering cycles