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Ixora 'Maui', salmon |
Origin:
Native to Asia. Name derives from an Indian deity
Family: Rubiaceae
Light:
Sun-part shade
Height: 3-4'
Spread: 1.5-3'
Blooms:
Orange, blooms at branch tips from late Spring till early winter
Foliage:
Dark green, glossy,
oval-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, moist organic mix or use Canadian Peat Moss
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Acid-forming fertilizer
Propagation: Cuttings
Insects/Disease: Scale, chlorosis from excessive alkalinity, leaf
spotting, mealy bugs,
Uses: Landscaping, specimen, ornamental, containers, hedges
Caution: Plant with marigolds to keep older plants from root-knot
nematodes.
Comments:
There are many cultivars of Ixora 'Maui'.
Ixora Maui or Ixora is a beautiful perennial shrub with moderate growth
rate. If planted in shade or if there's excess water
on the leaves, sooty mold will set in. Ixora Maui are great
shrubs to have to the landscaping garden, as hedges, in containers for
the patio or as ornamental or specimen plants. I love Ixora for
their beautful and long lasting blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
