Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
shores, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IXORA
Rosa rugosa
Common Name
Ixora
Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Rugosa Rose
In Hindi
Ixora
Japanese Rose
In German
Ixora
Japanese Rose
In French
Ixora
Japanese Rose
In Spanish
Ixora
Japanese Rose
In Greek
Ixora
Γιαπωνέζικο Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Ixora
Japanese Rose
In Polish
Ixora
Japanese Rose
In Latin
Ixora
Japanese Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ixora and Japanese Rose
Season and care of Ixora and Japanese Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Japanese Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Ixora and Japanese Rose Physical Information
Ixora and Japanese Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Japanese Rose are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink and Red
- Japanese Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Ixora and Japanese Rose
Care of Ixora and Japanese Rose 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 Japanese Rose 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 Japanese Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.