Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
IXORA
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Ixora
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Ixora
Pot Marigold
In German
Ixora
Ringelblume
In French
Ixora
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Ixora
Caléndula
In Greek
Ixora
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Ixora
pot Marigold
In Polish
Ixora
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Ixora
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Rubiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ixoreae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Ixora and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Ixora and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Ixora and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Ixora and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Ixora and Pot Marigold
Care of Ixora and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.