Ixora Mini Dwarf (Pink) Plant

Description

It grows in a bushy, rounded form with 4" long, glossy, dark evergreen leaves and summer blooms of 4 petaled red flowers in 5" wide cymes. The fruits are round and dark purple to black. Ixora prefers full sun in moist, well-drained, acidic but organically rich soils.

Product Constituents

• Ixora Mini Dwarf (Pink) Plant
• 5" Recyclable rounda pot
• Healthy soilmix
• Description Tag

Plant Care

• Watering - Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid making it soggy, which can cause root rot. You can water your Ixora every 2–4 days, depending on the season and how much sun it gets. In the summer, you can water it once or twice a day. In the winter, you can water it once or twice a week.
• Sunlight - Ixora plants prefer 8–10 hours of direct or partial sunlight a day. In the summer, avoid the afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn.
• Humidity - Ixora plants do best in warm, humid weather. You can place them in a humid room like a bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room.
• Pruning - Pruning is an important part of caring for Ixora plants. You can prune in early spring before the growing season begins. Pruning increases the number of blooms, and you can cut off several inches or cut each shoot down to one bud

Plant Benefits

• Health - Some species have been used to treat a variety of health conditions, including skin diseases, cough, and fever. The leaves and bark of the Ixora coccinea can be used to treat diarrhea. The roots are said to have analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative, and stomachic properties.
• Humidity - Ixora plants can help increase humidity levels, making them ideal for indoor use in dry climates.
• Ornamental hedge - The Ixora coccinea is often grown as an ornamental hedge.
• Edible flowers - The flowers enhance the appearance of summery salads and also lend a subtle sweetness to sorbet and ice cream. In Thailand, some recipes include battered and fried Ixora flowers for a tempura that can be eaten dipped in sweet chilli sauce or as a side dish to curry.
• Skin allergies & diseases - Collect fresh organic Ixora flowers to treat skin allergies & diseases and get rid of pimples.