Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
  
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern 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
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Purplish Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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 a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
IXORA
  
Rosa glauca
  
Common Name
Ixora
  
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
  
In Hindi
Ixora
  
red leaved rose
  
In German
Ixora
  
Rotblatt-Rose
  
In French
Ixora
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Spanish
Ixora
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Greek
Ixora
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Portuguese
Ixora
  
Róża czerwonawa
  
In Polish
Ixora
  
Róża czerwonawa
  
In Latin
Ixora
  
Rosa glauca
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rubiaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Ixora
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ixoreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Ixora and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Ixora and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Ixora and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Ixora and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ixora and Redleaf Rose
Care of Ixora and Redleaf 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 Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.