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About Ixora and Flowering Cherry

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree

Origin

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata
Prunus serrulata

Number of Varieties

40025
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Rose
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

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 prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy

Asthma
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
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Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IXORA
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'

Common Name

Ixora
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry

In Hindi

Ixora
चेरी

In German

Ixora
Blühende Kirsch

In French

Ixora
cerisier

In Spanish

Ixora
floración de la cereza

In Greek

Ixora
Άνθιση κερασιών

In Portuguese

Ixora
cereja de florescência

In Polish

Ixora
Kwitnienie wiśni

In Latin

Ixora
florentem cerasis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales
Rosales

Family

Rubiaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Ixora
Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ixoreae
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Subfamily

Ixoroideae
Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

545430
1 27800
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Properties of Ixora and Flowering Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Ixora and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Ixora and Flowering Cherry. Ixora doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Ixora does not have fragrant flowers. Ixora has allergic reactions like Asthma and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Ixora and Flowering Cherry

Season and care of Ixora and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ixora and Flowering Cherry Physical Information

Ixora and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Flowering Cherry are as follows:

  • Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory

  • Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink

  • Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green

Care of Ixora and Flowering Cherry

Care of Ixora and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.