Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
60.00 cm
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IXORA
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
Common Name
Ixora
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
In German
Ixora
Hortensie
In French
Ixora
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ixora
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Ixora
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ixora
Hortensja
Family
Rubiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill
Season and care of Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill Physical Information
Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
- Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill
Care of Ixora and Meadow Cranesbill 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 Meadow Cranesbill 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 Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.