Name: Ixora Red
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 53
Price: 449 INR
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Ixora Red is a plant genus that are characterized by astonishing beautiful flowers. It is categorized under family Rubiaceae and native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. It is commonly known by many names such as west Indian jasmine, viruchi, rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, siantan, jarum-jarum, jejarum, jungle flame, jungle geranium etc. Below is the brief information about the presented plant:

Ixora Red
Height : 6 to 12 inch
Potting Medium : Soil mix
Pot Type : 6 inch plastic pot

Not only, Ixora blossoms make a attractive addition to the home or garden, they have many medicinal uses, ixora flower has been traditionally associated with enhanced sexuality and the re-kindling of passion along with curing hypertension, irregular menstruation, female reproduction organ infections, wounds, skin ulcers, hiccups, nausea, nnorexia, sore throat, bronchitis cough, asthma, dysentery and tuberculosis etc.

Ixora Red Introduction

Ixora blossoms are rounded shape and very attractive with evergreen glossy foliage. It blooms in shades of pink, orange or yellow, depending on the variety and appear nearly all year round. It is found in all tropical and subtropical climates and used as shrub and hedge plant in landscapes.

Ixora is one of the the popular flowers in South India where it is commonly used in temples, thechi undamala (ixora garland) of Guruvayoor Temple as well as Poomoodal in Kadampuzha Bhagavthy Temple is famous from ancient times. Red, white and yellow flowers are used worship Lord Vishnu. Additionally, ixora is supposed to help increase intelligence and bringing prosperity.

Ixora Red Care

Use good drainage potting mix and keep it moist.
This is a sun loving plant keep it in full sun light.
Water it thoroughly every day in summer and moderately in winters.
Avoid over-watering as this may tend to turn leaves yellow and root-rot.
Pruning is required as blooming slows, it helps to keep the plant blooming.
Fertilize it with a low nitrogen NPK every month for better flowering.
It loves warmer conditions and thrives in temperature range 16 – 32 C.

WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.