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About Ixora and Barley


About Barley and Ixora


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Grass   

Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia   
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia   

Types
Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata   
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
8   
99+

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates   
Humid climates   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose   
Brown, Gold   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
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   
Requires watering in the growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning   
Do not prune during shooting season   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Not Available   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Not Available   

Allergy
Asthma   
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Seeds   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Used As Food, Used in making beverages   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
IXORA   
HORDEUM vulgare   

Common Name
Ixora   
Barley   

In Hindi
Ixora   
जौ   

In German
Ixora   
Gerste   

In French
Ixora   
orge   

In Spanish
Ixora   
cebada   

In Greek
Ixora   
κριθάρι   

In Portuguese
Ixora   
cevada   

In Polish
Ixora   
jęczmień   

In Latin
Ixora   
hordei   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Cyperales   

Family
Rubiaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Ixora   
Hordeum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Ixoreae   
Triticeae   

Subfamily
Ixoroideae   
Pooideae   

Number of Species
545   
31
Not Available   

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Properties of Ixora and Barley

Wondering what are the properties of Ixora and Barley? We provide you with everything About Ixora and Barley. Ixora doesn't have thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Ixora does not have fragrant flowers. Ixora has allergic reactions like Asthma and Barley has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ixora and Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ixora and Barley

Season and care of Ixora and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Barley is Not Available.

Ixora and Barley Physical Information

Ixora and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ixora and Barley are as follows:

Care of Ixora and Barley

Care of Ixora and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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