Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
China, Japan
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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 water frequently, Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making informal hedge
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IXORA
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Ixora
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
Ixora
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Ixora
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Ixora
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Ixora
Nandina enana
In Greek
Ixora
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Ixora
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Ixora
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Ixora
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Rubiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ixora and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Ixora and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ixora and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Ixora and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Ixora and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Ixora and Dwarf Nandina 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 Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.