Jungle Geranium.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

4 to 6 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Year round in warm climates

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Acidic, well draining soil

pH du sol

5.5 to 6.5

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

There are no notable airborne allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1,2 à 2m

Envergure

0,9 à 1,5m

Feuilles

deep green, evergreen

Fleurs

red, orange, yellow, 1cm

Fruits

purple, black, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed

Quand planter

spring, summer

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Rubiaceae

Genre

Ixora

Ordre

Gentianales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southern India and Sri Lanka

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

papillons, colibris

Utilisations

ornamental hedge, container plant, tropical garden accent

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.