Jungle Geranium.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

4 to 6 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Year round in warm climates

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to ensure your plant stays happy. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is too alkaline or lacks proper drainage. Providing plenty of humidity will help your shrub bloom its best.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Use a balanced, acidic fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a nice, bushy shape.

Trasplante

Move to a slightly larger container once the roots begin to fill the current pot.

Suelo

Acidic, well draining soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 6.5

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The dense, woody stems may pose a minor scratching risk if children play near the hedge.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no notable airborne allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

The fruit is edible but generally considered flavorless and not commonly consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Clusters of bright red flowers
• Leathery, dark green oval leaves
• Opposite leaf arrangement on stems
• Compact and rounded shrub habit

Altura

1,2 a 2m

Anchura

0,9 a 1,5m

Hojas

deep green, evergreen

Flores

red, orange, yellow, 1cm

Frutos

purple, black, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant juices.
• Iron chlorosis — Yellowing leaves caused by high soil pH preventing iron uptake.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer

Cuidados en invierno

Move containers indoors before temperatures drop below 15 degrees Celsius. Provide bright light and reduce watering during the cooler months.

En maceta

It grows well in containers if provided with acidic potting mix and a pot at least 30 cm wide.

Group with other acid-loving tropical shrubs to make soil management easier.

Buenas compañeras

• Chinese hibiscus — They share similar tropical water and light requirements.
• Lantana — Both plants attract butterflies and thrive in full sun.

Especies parecidas

• Ixora chinensis — It has a more compact growth habit suitable for smaller spaces.

Ciencia

Familia

Rubiaceae

Género

Ixora

Orden

Gentianales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern India and Sri Lanka

Conservación

This species is not of conservation concern and is widely cultivated.

It grows as an understory shrub in tropical forests, relying on pollinators to navigate its dense clusters.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

mariposas, colibríes

Usos

ornamental hedge, container plant, tropical garden accent

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why are my leaves turning yellow?

This is usually a sign of iron deficiency caused by soil that is not acidic enough.

Can I grow this indoors?

It is difficult to keep happy indoors because it requires very high humidity and bright light.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name comes from the Hindu deity Iswara, while the species name means scarlet.

Bueno saberlo

• Ixora is often called Jungle Geranium.
• The flowers are used in traditional religious ceremonies in parts of Asia.
• It thrives in acidic soil conditions.
• The plant is highly salt tolerant, making it great for coastal areas.