‘Ixora, Flame of the Forest’
FAMILY: Ixora
USES: Strong and continual flowering. Does well as a shrub, hedge, container plant, en masse, around pools, courtyards and under canopied trees.
SIZE: Grows 1.2 – 2m tall with a 1.5 – 2m spread at a rate of 30 – 50 cm p/a.
LOCATION: Full sun to partial shade. Does well with some protection from direct sea wind or hot, dry desert wind.
SOIL: Best in an organically enriched fertile soil with a pH 5.6 – 6.0, acidic. Will show leaf chlorosis if soil is too alkaline or saline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 15:8:11 NPK with trace elements together with Fe chelate and seaweed as a soil drench in spring and autumn.
WATER: Keep soil moist. Moderately drought tolerant for short periods only. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
