Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IXORA
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Ixora
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
Ixora
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Ixora
Bearss Kalk
In French
Ixora
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Ixora
Bearss cal
In Greek
Ixora
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Ixora
Bearss cal
In Polish
Ixora
bearss wapna
In Latin
Ixora
bearss lime
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ixora and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Ixora and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Ixora and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Ixora and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ixora and Bearss Lime
Care of Ixora and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.