Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IXORA
PAPAVER nudicaule
Common Name
Ixora
Iceland Poppy
In Hindi
Ixora
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
In German
Ixora
Islandmohn
In French
Ixora
pavot d'Islande
In Spanish
Ixora
amapola de Islandia
In Greek
Ixora
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Ixora
papoila de Islândia
In Polish
Ixora
Iceland Poppy
In Latin
Ixora
Iceland Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Rubiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Ixora and Iceland Poppy
Season and care of Ixora and Iceland Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Iceland Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Iceland Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Ixora and Iceland Poppy Physical Information
Ixora and Iceland Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ixora and Iceland Poppy are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ixora and Iceland Poppy
Care of Ixora and Iceland Poppy 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 Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.