One of the most attractive shrubs that we see growing in South Florida landscapes is the ixora, the jungle flower. These plants can survive over 20 years, are dependable bloomers, love the South ...

Question: This year the ixora look attractive in local landscapes. Why is it some years they do not grow and flower as well? Answer: Blame the varying look of ixora on winter weather. If the plants ...

Although it’s been around for nearly two decades, ‘Siam Ribbon’ Ixora isn’t widely known despite numerous sterling qualities. This dwarf variety, also called Hindu rope Ixora, features short-stemmed, ...

Summertime brings out the best in South Florida's favored ixora shrubs. At this time of the year it is hard to miss the flourishing ixoras with their large blooms in colors of orange, red, coral, pink ...

Question: We have added a new planting of ixora. When is the best time to fertilize the plants and what to use? Answer: If your plants arrived green and healthy for planting, they should have an ...

A common name frequently associated with ixora odorata for unknown reasons is “jungle geranium.” Though the plant does prefer a jungle-like habitat it is not botanically related to geraniums. It is ...

Love hydrangeas but short on space? These compact hydrangea lookalikes offer equally spectacular blooms and work in a range ...

In particular the number of flowering Ixoras in bloom around Rockhampton. In my mind no plant that has looked better, flowered better or has had less insect problems this season. In fact, it would be ...