Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa chinensis
IXORA
Common Name
China Rose, Chinese rose
Ixora
In Hindi
चीनी गुलाब
Ixora
In German
Rosa chinensis
Ixora
In French
Rosier de Chine
Ixora
In Spanish
Rosa chinensis
Ixora
In Greek
Rosa chinensis
Ixora
In Portuguese
chinese Rose
Ixora
In Polish
Chińska róża
Ixora
In Latin
Chinese rosa
Ixora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixoreae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of China Rose and Ixora
Season and care of China Rose and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about China Rose and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Rose is Loam, Sand and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
China Rose and Ixora Physical Information
China Rose and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of China Rose and Ixora are as follows:
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of China Rose and Ixora
Care of China Rose and Ixora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.