Ixora -coccinea- Outdoor Flowering plant

🌺Why You’ll Love It

✔Year-round color– Vibrant flower clusters in red, orange, pink or yellow
✔Heat champion– Thrives in full UAE sun when established
✔Compact beauty– Perfect for borders and containers (1-2m tall)
✔Wildlife magnet– Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

🌿 Growth & Appearance

• Height: 1-2m (dwarf varieties available)
• Flowers: Dense 10-15cm clusters (individual star-shaped blooms)
• Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves (5-10cm long)
• Bonus: Long-lasting cut flowers

🏆 Survival Superpowers

• Sun warrior – The more light, the more blooms
• Drought-tolerant – Once established, needs minimal watering
• Salt-resistant – Great for coastal gardens

☀️ Light & Location

• Best: Full sun (6+ hours for maximum flowering)
• Tolerates: Light afternoon shade
• Avoid: Deep shade (won't flower well)

💦 Watering

• New plants: Daily for first 2 weeks
• Established: 2-3x weekly in summer; weekly in winter
• Pro Tip: Use acidifying fertilizer for vibrant colors

🌡️ Climate Tips

• Ideal temp: 20-35°C (protect from cold snaps)
• Humidity: Enjoys moist air but adapts to dryness

✂️ Maintenance

• Pruning: Light shaping after flowering
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms
• Fertilizer: High-phosphorus feed monthly