Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
China, Japan
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IXORA
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
Ixora
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
Ixora
Loropetalum
In German
Ixora
Loropetalum
In French
Ixora
Loropetalum
In Spanish
Ixora
Loropetalum
In Greek
Ixora
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
Ixora
Loropetalum
In Polish
Ixora
Loropetalum
In Latin
Ixora
Loropetalum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Saxifragales
Family
Rubiaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Ixora and Loropetalum Chinese 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 Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.