Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IXORA
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Ixora
Wallflower
In Hindi
Ixora
पीला Wallflower
In German
Ixora
Yellow Wallflower
In French
Ixora
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
Ixora
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Ixora
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
Ixora
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Ixora
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
Ixora
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Rubiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ixoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ixora and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Ixora and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ixora and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Ixora and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ixora and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Ixora and Yellow Wallflower 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 Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.