S ome plants simply thrive in summer and ixora is one of them. In most regions, June, July and August can be a challenge for plants, with high heat and drought. And, if we are to ...

Summertime brings out the best in South Florida's favored ixora shrubs. At this time of the year it is hard to miss the flourishing ixoras with their large blooms in colors of orange, red ...

Although it’s been around for nearly two decades, ‘Siam Ribbon’ Ixora isn’t widely known ... to maintain good foliage color. Established plants are moderately drought tolerant.

Any suggestions? J.N., Houston A. Ixora, a bushy shrub with dense clusters of red, orange, pink or yellow flowers, blooms from spring into fall. Blooms are best in full sun, but these tender ...

A common name frequently associated with ixora odorata for unknown reasons is “jungle geranium.” Though the plant does prefer a jungle-like habitat it is not botanically related to geraniums.

What is wrong? — Elaine Plaskow, Boca Raton A. Ixoras are acid-loving plants that require ixora/gardenia fertilizer in March, June and October. Yellow ixoras are the weakest growers and are more ...

Mike Malloy A butterfly lands on an Ixora. Ixora (Ixora coccina) is an old Florida landscape plant popular with gardeners for years because of its clusters of flowers that come in red, pink ...

One of the most attractive shrubs that we see growing in South Florida landscapes is the ixora, the jungle flower. These plants can survive over 20 years, are dependable bloomers, love the South ...

One plant native to tropic and sub-tropic climates, such as Hawaii and Southeast Asia, is the ixora. A popular choice in Florida, with resilience to heat and humidity, is now finding a place in ...

The plant is botanically known as Pseuderanthemum andersonii. Its common names include Violet Ixora, Blue Twilight and Florida Twilight. It is a flowering plant known for its shade tolerance ...