Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe
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
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Get enough water whenever the 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IXORA
Lonicera periclymenum
Common Name
Ixora
honeysuckle
In Hindi
Ixora
honeysuckle
In German
Ixora
Geißblatt
In French
Ixora
Chèvrefeuille
In Spanish
Ixora
Madreselva
In Portuguese
Ixora
Madressilva
In Polish
Ixora
Wiciokrzew
In Latin
Ixora
CISSANTHEMOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Dipsacales
Family
Rubiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ixora and Honeysuckle
Season and care of Ixora and Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Ixora and Honeysuckle Physical Information
Ixora and Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Honeysuckle are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
- Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Ixora and Honeysuckle
Care of Ixora and Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.