Product Review
Product Information:
Common Name: Dwarf Red Ixora
Botanical Name: Ixora Tawaininsis
Mature Size: 2 feet
Flower Color: Scarlet Red
Bloom Form: Clusters floret
Fragrance: None
Recommended USDA Zone: 9, 10, 11
Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining
Soil PH: Acidic
Watering: Moderate
Special Features: Prolific showy bloom
Suggested Uses: Hedge, Mass Plant, Mixed Perennials, Potted
House Plant Adaptive: Yes with supplemental light
Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
Extended Long Term Warranty: None
Taiwanensis Ixoras are small growing dwarf cultivars with small leaves, that bloom in large showy clusters of tiny star shaped florets. They are an attractive tropical shrub that will mature at about 1.5 to 2 feet tall.
Blooms Summer to Fall in tropical climates. Great for borders, low hedge, accent, or potted plants. Protect from freezing temps.
- Ixora taiwanensis are compact, slower-growing types of Ixoras that make great low-growing hedges, accents, additions to layered mixed perennial beds, or potted plants. They typically mature between 18 to 24 inches tall and bloom profusely with dense clusters comprised of hundreds of small, star-shaped florets in a long-lasting bloom cycle from late spring to mid-fall in tropical climates.
- Dwarf Red Ixoras: This is a showy, profuse repeat bloomer. The plant is covered with medium-sized flower heads, each made up of hundreds of tiny, star-shaped florets in multiple tones of orange-toned scarlet-red. Its vibrant color makes it a standout in any landscape.
- Care: Dwarf Ixoras are easy to grow once they are well-established, but they need careful attention to watering until their root system fully matures. They thrive in a full sun to very light dappled afternoon shade location with well-draining, acidic soil. Prune them after flowering to maintain their shape, and fertilize annually in the spring with a quality slow-release fertilizer. Avoid pruning during the winter.
- Indoor Growing: While Ixoras can be grown in pots indefinitely, they are not well-suited for the average indoor environment. The require the full spectrum of light for 4 to 6 hours daily, warm temperatures with at least a 10*F day/night differential, high humidity and mild chilling during winter dormancy to produce flowers.
- Climate: Ixoras are tropical plants and are recommended for growing in USDA Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not consider factors such as humidity, rainfall, or day/night temperature variations.. Every growing environment has unique challenges.
