Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Bambusoideae
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
IXORA
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Ixora
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Ixora
In German
Hedge Bambus
Ixora
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Ixora
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Ixora
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Ixora
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Ixora
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Ixora
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Ixora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Ixora
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Ixora Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Ixora are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Ixora
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Ixora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.