Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Houseplant
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Australia
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Anigozanthos
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
60.00 cm
100.00 cm
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
40.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Average Water Needs
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IXORA
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Ixora
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Gentianales
Commelinales
Family
Rubiaceae
Haemodoraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Ixora and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Ixora and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ixora and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Ixora and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ixora and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Ixora and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.